PAK vs WI: Jomel Warrican Broke 66 Years Old Record

Jomel Warrican writes history as he does well in the Multan PAK vs WI Test.

PAK vs WI: In an unforgettable performance during the first Test match played between West Indies and Pakistan in Multan, West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican left an immense mark on the game by achieving a rare feat. Warrican’s spectacular display of spin bowling brought Pakistan to its knees, and his record-breaking performance will be remembered as one of the most memorable moments in recent cricket history.

A Record-Breaking Spell in PAK vs WI: Jomel Warrican’s Impact

PAK vs WI: Jomel Warrican Broke 66 Years Old Record
PAK vs WI: Jomel Warrican Broke 66 Years Old Record

Jomel Warrican’s impressive contribution to the match came in the form of a stellar 7-wicket haul in Pakistan’s first innings and another superb performance in the second innings, taking 7 more wickets. His combined total of 10 wickets in both innings proved to be the game-changer for the West Indies as his devastating spin bowling dismantled the batting lineup of Pakistan.

That act gave Warrican a place in cricketing history books since he became the first West Indian spinner to achieve the feat of taking 7 wickets in an innings on Pakistani soil. Prior to the heroics of Warrican, no West Indies spinner could manage more than four wickets in an innings in a Test match played on Pakistani soil. The last West Indies spinner to be able to gain much success in Pakistan was Sonny Ramdin.

He had grabbed four wickets for 25 runs way back in 1959. Therefore, Warrican’s effort marked the end of a 66-year-long wait for the West Indies spinners to conquer Pakistan. Hence, Warrican became part of cricketing lore.

A Thrilling PAK vs WI Test Match at Multan

PAK vs WI: Jomel Warrican Broke 66 Years Old Record
PAK vs WI: Jomel Warrican Broke 66 Years Old Record (Credits- ESPN)

The Multan Test match was nothing short of exciting, with both teams showing brilliant moments of skill, yet facing their own problems in the face of challenging conditions. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat first. However, their innings got off to a poor start as they found themselves in deep trouble early on. At one point, Pakistan had lost 4 wickets for just 46 runs, leaving them in a precarious position.

Still, Saud Shakeel played a resilient knock of 84 runs that steadied the ship and allowed Pakistan to reach a total of 230 runs in their first innings. Still, Pakistan’s batting effort was far from ideal, and they faced immense pressure from the West Indies’ bowling attack.

West Indies’ Struggles with the Bat

PAK vs WI: Jomel Warrican Broke 66 Years Old Record
PAK vs WI: Jomel Warrican Broke 66 Years Old Record (Credits- ESPN)

West Indies’ batting was not up to the mark in the first innings. They were bowled out for just 137 runs, leaving them 93 runs behind Pakistan. This left them in a precarious position as Pakistan entered their second innings, where they would have to rely on their bowlers to get back into the game.

Warrican’s Magic in the Second Innings of PAK vs WI

PAK vs WI: Jomel Warrican Broke 66 Years Old Record (Credits- ESPN)
PAK vs WI: Jomel Warrican Broke 66 Years Old Record (Credits- ESPN)

In the second innings of Pakistan, Jomel Warrican proved to be the real hero again. His magical spell of spin bowling decimated the batting lineup of Pakistan and got them bowled for just 157 runs. Warrican’s sensational figures of 7 wickets for 32 runs in 18 overs were nothing less than spectacular as he single-handedly turned things around in favor of West Indies.

Since Pakistan had already given themselves a 93-run lead from the first innings, West Indies was looking at scoring 251 to win the game. Warrican’s outing saw Pakistan’s second innings collapse with much pressure upon it, providing a real challenge to West Indies in the fourth innings to complete the chase.
The Challenge Before West Indies

The thrilling result of the second innings left the West Indies facing the challenge of trying to win the match by scoring 251 runs in the last innings. However, though it was not such a high target, the pressure on the batsmen would still be great since they were yet to overcome their own challenges they had faced while batting first. The game remained delicately poised as the final innings approached, with all eyes on the West Indies batting line-up to see if they could complete the comeback and secure a memorable victory.

Warrican’s Historic Feat and the Multan PAK vs WI Test’s Drama

PAK vs WI: Jomel Warrican Broke 66 Years Old Record (Credits- ESPN)
PAK vs WI: Jomel Warrican Broke 66 Years Old Record (Credits- ESPN)

Jomel Warrican’s performance in the Multan Test was historic in every sense of the word. His exceptional spin bowling not only handed him a place in the record books but also gave West Indies a fighting chance in the game. As the series continues, Warrican’s achievement will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the standout moments of the Test series, especially considering the 66-year gap since the last significant West Indies spinner success in Pakistan.

And now, the thrilling ups and downs of the Multan Test have delivered yet another reminder of how unpredictable and dramatic Test cricket is. Whether or not West Indies will go on to win this match, one thing is already certain: this match is going to go down in the annals as one of the most exciting and historic encounters in a long time, thanks to the brilliant performance by Jomel Warrican.

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