It looks like Pakistan got caught in their own spin trap, the web they used to catch all the West Indies batters. Yes they clearly stopped the visitors at 163, thanks to Noman Ali, who became Pakistan’s first spinner to take a Test hat-trick. However, when the Shaheens themselves came to bat, one after another, every Pakistan batter got out.
Although Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel once again tried to provide a foundation, after they got out, the team slipped quickly from 102/4 to 153 all out.
That’s exactly what happened—each batter faltered. Captain Shan Masood, who opened the innings, got out for 15, whereas star batter Babar Azam’s poor form is currently the talk of the town. Unsurprisingly, the West Indies spin duo of Gudakesh Motie and Jomel Warrican dismantled the hosts.
Now, the visitors have a 9-run lead in Multan. Take a look at all the reactions coming in as the hosts got tangled in their own spin web against the Caribbean’s.
Pakistan cricket team got the taste of their own medicine. Let's see how they progress but well done West Indies. Last 2 sessions completely belongs to them.
— Ahmer Najeeb Satti (@AhmerNajeeb) January 25, 2025ESPN CRICINFO pic.twitter.com/wMBGNv0vGH
@babarazam258 it hurts
— ~SpideyAshmal (@SpideyAshmal) January 25, 2025kitna aur?#PakistanCricket #BabarAzam𓃵 #BabarAzam #PAKvWI #Pakistani #PakvsWI #MultanTest
PAKISTAN BOWLED OUT FOR JUST 154!
— Sheheryaar Khattak
Trail by 9 runs.#PAKvWI #PAKvsWI pic.twitter.com/0igsdbIEI3(@CricCrazySherry) January 25, 2025
Babar Azam’s downfall genuinely hurts
— Numair Tariq (@NumairTariq2) January 25, 2025
Everyone hopes that he performs and thats why everyone supports him. They know he is the best player but he has to work on his weakness and prove to the world that he can win Champions Trophy for Pakistan.#PAKvsWI#BabarAzam𓃵… pic.twitter.com/yNNztMYoFZ
