Tags: Pakistan’s West India Tour, Pakistan University West India Islands, Carachi 1st Examination, January 17-21, 2025, Pakistan, West India System
Publication: January 17, 2025
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The second test between Pakistan and the West Indian Islands began with a unique note as the dark fog delayed the start of 4 hours. The match, scheduled for kick off at 9:30 am in Multan, finally started at 1:30 pm. Despite the shortening of the opening day, the two teams filled the air with tactical coordination to take advantage of the conditions.
Fog, delay and tactical adjustment
Win from Toss Pakistan first chose to hit in a dry ticket gate. It is expected to prefer spinner. Shan Masood, the captain of Pakistan, emphasized the importance of adapting to home conditions. Masood said, “We need to think about the hard to win at home. His words were implied in Pakistan’s strategy to prepare a variety of pitches suitable for Pakistan’s strengths, but this plan was not always realized.
Pakistan’s XI reflects three professional spinners (NAUMAN ALI, Sajid Khan, and Abrar Ahmed), reflecting the constant approach. In addition, Muhammad Hurraira, who debuted, was in charge of starting a blow with Masood.
Debut and challenge
West Indies also chose a spin superior attack with XI with Gudake Motie, Jomel Warrican and Kevin Sinclair. But visitors faced frustration ahead of the game. Vice President Joshua da Silva fell, and Kemar Roach was excluded by disease. Tevin imlach has been tested for instead and will be in the outbreak.
Kraigg Brahwaite has finally acknowledged the importance of this series in the current World Test Championship cycle. As pride and WTC points take place on the line, both teams are expected to play difficult crickets.
Team lineup
Pakistan XI:Shan masood (c), muhammad Hurraira, Babar Azam, Kamran Ghulam, Saud Shakeel, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Salman Agha, Nauman Ali, Sajid Khan, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad
West Indies XI: Kraigg Brahwaite (C), Mikyle Louis, Keacy Carty, Kavem Hodge, Alick Athanaze JOMEL WARICAN, Jayden Seales
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This game is more than another test. Both teams are an important meeting with the completion of the World Test Championship Campaign. Pakistan aims to count spin superiority, and the West Indian Islands will try to ruin the host’s plan despite their challenge.
With the delayed start, fans will hopes to be suspended as the series promises a fascinating competition between two contrasting cricket styles. When the first ball is in the afternoon of Multan’s fog, all the eyes are set for the team to adapt to the condition and how to adapt to the event.
