West India spinner Joel Warrican He put in an extraordinary performance on the third day of the first Test and took seven wickets to beat Pakistan‘s batting order and tilt the match in favor of his team. His efforts achieved a historic feat, making him the first West Indies spinner to claim a five-wicket haul against Pakistan at home.
Pakistan’s second innings: Comel Warrick’s masterful spell of 7 wickets
Starting their second innings at 109/3, Pakistan looked set to add to their lead, but Warrican’s quick bowling disrupted their momentum. It eliminated key players Saud Shakil and Mohammad Rizvanboth were dismissed for just two runs, reducing Pakistan to 113/5 in the 34th over.
Kamran Ghulam He tried to steady the innings with a back-to-back 27, but his dismissal deepened Pakistan’s woes. Warrick’s dominance continued as he retired Noman Ali (9) and Sajid Khan (5), rushes the hosts to 154/9. The final blow came when Warrican executed a sharp direct kick to run out Khurram Shahzadyet facing delivery. Gudakesh Movement sealed the fate of Pakistan by sacking Salman Ali Agha He ended his innings at 154 at 46.4 for 14. Warrican’s career best figures of 7/32 from 18 overs were the best performance of the day, with Motie adding a wicket to the tally.
A brutal battle in a low-scoring match
At the start of the match, Pakistan had set the tone with a total of 230 in the first innings. 84 of Saud Shakil and Mohammad Rizvan‘s 71. Their bowlers then put West Indies under huge pressure, reducing them to 10/2 early in the innings. Sajid Khan and Noman Ali Sajid’s dismissal was the architects of Pakistan’s bowling success Craig Brathwaite and Kavem HodgeNoman, however, dismantled the West Indies’ middle and lower order, claiming five crucial wickets. A set last wicket stand of 46 between Warrican and Jayden Seales The West Indies were bowled out for 137, leaving Pakistan with a lead of 93.
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Shan Mesud’s fifty offers brief hope
In Pakistan’s second innings, Shan Massoud well-made 52 provided a solid foundation. He was supported by Ghulam but a misunderstanding between the batsmen led to the run out of Masood and the momentum swung in favor of the visitors. Warrican then took advantage of the situation, consistently troubling the batsmen with his accuracy and spin, eventually dismantling Pakistan’s line-up.
With a target of 251 runsThanks to Warrick’s exploits, the West Indies now dominate. His sensational spell not only brought his team back into the contest but also set the stage for a thrilling final innings. As the visitors look set to chase down the target, the match is going very well and promises to be an exciting encounter.
Here’s how the fans reacted:
James Warrican is the 1st West Indies spinner to claim a 5-wicket haul in Pakistan in Test Cricket. In fact, his current figures of 7/32 are the best performance by a West Indies bowler in Pakistan as far as Test cricket is concerned.
No bowler except West Indies,…— Spandan Roy (@talksports45) January 19, 2025
Pakistan struggled for 157 and Comel Warrican scored 7 wickets 🏏
A target of 251 🎯 has been set for West Indies#PUBLISH | #RedBallRumble pic.twitter.com/TxCqPnpgbH
– Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 19, 2025
Comel Warrican became the first West Indies Spinner to take 5 wickets in Pakistan. The previous best was 4/25 in 1959 by Sonny Ramadhin. pic.twitter.com/T8HEB82kbg
— Vijay Anaparthi (@VijayCricketFan) January 19, 2025
Jomel Warrican – take a bow!
Best test bowling figures 7-32 🔥
Top scorer in 1st innings 👏
10 goals in the match 💪#PUBLISH— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA) January 19, 2025
Warrican adjusted his pace well on the third morning and changed his trajectories. He and the WI spinners were slightly quicker in the first innings compared to Sajid and Noman. But this spell is made especially for this door#PUBLISH
– Ahsan Iftikhar Nagy (@ahsannagi) January 19, 2025
a sloppy/bad refereeing decision cost Comel Warricana the 3rd best figure in West Ines history. he will have to settle for 12th but what an effort on his part. the rest could not support him.
— Dhruv (@IAmDhruvChouhan) January 19, 2025
So, who would have believed that a West Indian spinner would destroy Pakistan on the way to a comeback made by Pakistan?
Take a bow, Jamel Warrican.— Nimish Dubey (@nimishdubey) January 19, 2025
7 wickets for Jomel Warrican in the 2nd innings. This pitch looks unplayable now and Pakistan show easily defending 250 here 🏏#PUBLISH pic.twitter.com/4bQ4jiIrN3
— Shahzaib Ali 🇵🇰 (@DSBcricket) January 19, 2025
Great magic. Career Best Test Bowling figures of 7/32 and Career Best Test BBM figures of 10/101 for Jomel Warrican.
Pakistan 106/2 to 157 All Out in Second Innings. @windiescricket @wiplayers #PUBLISH— JaayShaan (VaidhyaJayaShankar) (@JaayShaan) January 19, 2025
The rise and rise of Jomel Warrican has always been a favorite since we first saw him in 2015
— Pricviz (@Pric_viz_) January 19, 2025
