west indies Started its home series against Pakistan With a 90-run win on the fourth day of the first Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Taruba. Driven by strong fast bowling and dominant individual performances, the hosts successfully defended the target of 211 runs and took a 1–0 lead in the two-match Test series.
After winning the toss and batting first, West Indies scored a competitive score of 311 runs in the first innings. shy hope Led the charge with a patient 92, supported by Kvem HodgeSolid 84. Pakistan bowlers responded with discipline as seamers mohammed ali (4/50) and Mohammad Abbas (3/63) kept the scoring under control. In reply, Pakistan got excited and scored 282 runs. Shan MasoodK Fighting’s 109 and Imam-ul-Haq’s 63. Player of the Match Justin Greaves The situation changed with a remarkable score of 5/27 to stop the visitors, leading to West Indies losing by 29 runs in the first innings.
Pakistan’s bowling attack bowled out West Indies for a competitive score
The stage was set for a tense battle on the third day as Pakistan’s bowling unit put up a tough fight with the West Indies’ bat during the second attempt. Mohammad Abbas Gave a masterclass in seam presentation as he dismantled the West Indies top order. Abbas took 5 wickets for 22 runs in 15.5 overs, as the host batsmen struggled to find their rhythm.
The hosts fell to 43/4 in the first innings. Tagenarin Chanderpaul (35) Provided stability. valuable lower order runs Shamar Joseph (27 of 38) and Kemar Roach (18 out of 63) took the total to 181, leaving Pakistan a target of 211.
West Indies defeated Pakistan on the fourth day in Taruba on the basis of Jayden Seales’ five wickets.
Chasing 211 on a poor pitch on the fourth day, Pakistan faced an immediate onslaught from the West Indies fast bowling quartet. jaden seals Led the attack with deadly accuracy, causing Pakistan’s top and middle order to collapse. seals removed azaan awais (3), salman agha (0), Shan Masood (3 more khurram shehzad (4) Pakistan were quickly reduced to 71/9.
captain of pakistan Babar Azam Fought a lonely battle by scoring unbeaten 58 runs on 107 balls. He got late support from last man Abbas, who scored a career-best 23 runs during a 49-run partnership for the 10th wicket to delay the final result. However, Seales came back to break the rearguard stand and end the match shortly after tea by LBW Abbas.
Seales finished with figures of 5/20 (economy rate of 1.39) from 14.2 overs, recording the fifth Test five-wicket haul of his career and securing a memorable 90-run win for the home team.
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