Pakistan did well to score a 127-run victory at West Indies in the opening test at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday (January 19). Despite a difficult first innings, the batsmen showed a lot of bat and ball skills to take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series. The performance was amazing Salman Ali Agha and a great display of spin bowling that decimated the West Indies batting line-up.

Salman Ali Agha’s amazing catch stole the show

One of the most famous moments of the match was Salman’s spectacular capture on the third day. This happened in the 35th hour of West Indies’s innings. Abrar Ahmed he threw a long ball outside that bounced hard from the top. Kevin SinclairUnable to carry the burden of raising children, they waited in the driveway. Salman, standing on the ground, immediately took action, leaping forward to catch the ball at shoulder height. His heroics not only sent Sinclair packing but also set the tone for Pakistan’s strength in the field.

Here is the video:

Ice-cold from @SalmanAliAgha1! 🤩🤷 ♂️

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– Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 19, 2025

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Pakistan’s spinners have done a lot of damage

The Pakistani bowlers were the architects of their victory, using the conditions to perfection. Sajid Khan he emerged as a great destroyer, taking nine wickets across both innings. His Fifer on Day 3 helped restrict West Indies’ second innings to just 123 runs. Abrar also played a crucial role, picking up four wickets in the second innings, including a major dismissal like. Gudakesh Motion and Jomel Warrican.

The West Indies batting line-up crumbled under the pressure, failing to cross 150 in the entire innings. They were bowled out for 137 in the first innings and 123 in the second, which left them short of Pakistan’s target. Pakistan’s spinners took advantage of the change and lit up the deliveries, leaving the visiting batsmen scrambling for answers.

The Second Test is pending

The teams will meet again at the Multan Cricket Stadium for the second and final Test, starting on January 25. With this win, Pakistan have taken a firm hold on the series and will be eager to seal a 2-0 victory. Meanwhile, the West Indies will need to regroup quickly to finish the series and avoid a clean sweep.

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