After a low-scoring encounter in the first Test, Pakistan and West Indies are set to face each other for the final time in the 2-match Test series. Pakistan’s promising display with the bowl and its spinners’ prowess enabled the home side to dominate West Indies and outperform their batting department.
In the second Test, both teams will have different objectives in mind. Pakistan will rely on their impressive spin duo of Noman Ali and Sajid Khan, aiming to complete a clean sweep of the home series and finish the World Test Championship (WTC) cycle on a high note. Meanwhile, the West Indies face the challenge of overcoming the spinning threat from Pakistan’s bowlers. Their best hope would be to secure a victory and draw the series.
PAK vs WI: Head-to-Head Record in Tests
Matches played: 55 | Pakistan won: 22 | West Indies won: 18| Draw: 15
Test Stats and Records at Multan Cricket Stadium
- Total matches: 9
- Matches won batting first: 5
- Matches won bowling first: 3
- Average 1st Innings scores: 365
- Average 2nd Innings scores: 431
- Average 3rd Inns scores: 254
- Average 4th Inns scores: 227
- Highest total recorded: 823/7 (150 overs) by England vs Pakistan
- Lowest total recorded: 134/10 (41.1 overs) by Bangladesh vs Pakistan
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PAK vs WI: Multan Cricket Stadium Pitch Report
The pitch at Multan is expected to heavily favor the spinners in the upcoming red-ball match, setting the stage for what could be a scintillating contest between the bat and the bowl. With a dry surface and plenty of turn, the pitch is likely to offer a tough time to the batters throughout the game, providing ideal conditions for spin bowling. While fast bowlers may find some initial assistance with the new ball, once it gets older, the pitch is expected to remain predominantly spin-friendly. Overall, both teams will need to capitalize on the conditions early in the game before the pitch becomes even more conducive to turn with cracks developing as the game progresses.
PAK vs WI: Squads
Pakistan: Shan Masood (c), Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Noman Ali, Sajid Khan, Khurram Shahzad, Abrar Ahmed, Mohammad Ali, Imam-ul-Haq, Rohail Nazir, Muhammad Hurraira, Kashif Ali
West Indies: Kraigg Brathwaite (c), Joshua Da Silva (wk), Alick Athanaze, Keacy Carty, Justin Greaves, Kavem Hodge, Trevin Imlach, Amir Jangoo, Mikyle Louis, Gudakesh Motie, Anderson Phillip, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair, Jomel Warrican