West Indies Secure Historic Win in Pakistan, Level Series 1-1

West Indies cricket team achieves historic win in Pakistan, beating hosts by 120 runs in second test to level series 1-1, ending 33-year wait for test victory in Pakistan.

The West Indies cricket team achieved a historic victory, securing their first test win in Pakistan since 1990. They defeated the hosts by 120 runs in the second match in Multan on Monday, ensuring the series ended in a 1-1 draw. This remarkable win marked a significant milestone for the West Indies team.

- First Test win in Australia in nearly 27 years
- First Test win in Pakistan after 34 years

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Pakistan faced a daunting task, requiring 178 runs to win and sweep the two-match series. However, their hopes were dealt a severe blow when they lost two quick wickets early on the final day. Saud Shakeel (13) and Kashif Ali (1) were dismissed cheaply by Kevin Sinclair and Jomel Warrican, respectively, leaving Pakistan reeling at 76-4.

Despite the setbacks, Mohammad Rizwan gave Pakistan a glimmer of hope, scoring 25 runs off 62 deliveries. However, his resistance was eventually broken in the 42nd over when Jomel Warrican claimed his wicket. Warrican was the standout bowler for the West Indies, taking five wickets in the second innings to play a crucial role in his team's historic victory.

Pakistan's chase for 178 runs ultimately fizzled out, as they were reduced to 122-8. The hosts' hopes were extinguished when Gudakesh Motie dismissed Noman Ali, and Jomel Warrican struck again to remove Sajid Khan. Warrican, who was instrumental in the West Indies' victory, reflected on his successful bowling strategy. “Just the variation of pace and hitting the same length over and over,” he explained. Warrican also emphasized the importance of consistency, saying, “Consistency is the key to everything I do.”

West Indies thrashed Pakistan in Pakistan by trapping them in their own spin web 🤣

Pakistan finish at bottom of WTC 2025 points table.

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Warrican's outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match and Player of the Series awards. The West Indies' victory in the second test marked a significant turnaround, as they had lost the first test, also in Multan, by 127 runs. West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite expressed his pride in his team's achievement, particularly given their lack of experience playing in Pakistan. “We haven't played in Pakistan for a number of years, but we haven't won here in a while, so to come here and do it as a young group is incredible,” Brathwaite said.

Brathwaite also reflected on the challenges of playing on the Multan pitch, which was known for its unpredictable nature. ”On this pitch, there's a ball with your name on it around the corner,” he noted. Despite these challenges, the West Indies team showed resilience and adaptability, which ultimately paid off. Brathwaite highlighted the value of this experience, saying, “We did that with the bat in the second innings, and it was good to see. It was a good experience. When you get on better pitches, you can have a similar mindset and it will help you in the long run.”