West Indies Defeat Pakistan Away in Test for First Time in 35 Years

The West Indies Men’s Cricket Team thrashed Pakistan by 120 runs in the second and final Test of the series in Multan on Sunday, marking the first time since 1990 that the Men in Maroon have defeated the subcontinental team on home soil in the longest format of the game. Coming into the contest with their backs against the wall after losing the first Test by 127 runs, it seemed like the Caribbean men were in for another disappointing outing when they were skittled for just 163 in their first innings.  Once again, had it not been for the batting of the Windies’ lower order, the total could have been far worse. Four of the first seven batsmen were dismissed without scoring, making for a horrid scorecard reading. However, some poise from Gudakesh Motie, who played fantastically for his 55, along with further contributions from Kemar Roach (25) and Jomel Warrican (36), helped the team reach beyond 150 runs. Spin once again claimed all 10 wickets during the innings. West Indies responded well to bowl Pakistan out for just 154 in their conditions. Warrican was the star of the show, taking four crucial wickets for 43 runs. His spin twin,...