Sat Jan 25 13:24:41 UTC 2025: **West Indies Stun Pakistan on Day 1 of Multan Test**

MULTAN, PAKISTAN – In a stunning upset on the first day of the Test match between Pakistan and the West Indies, the visitors ended with a surprising nine-run lead despite being reduced to 54/8 at one point. A challenging pitch, characterized by low bounce and significant spin, proved to be the undoing of the Pakistani batting lineup.

West Indies spinner Gudakesh Motie attributed the team’s success to a strategic bowling plan focused on varying pace and targeting specific areas on the pitch. “We knew it was a difficult wicket,” Motie explained, “once we got it at the right area, it was difficult for the batters.” He also highlighted the importance of patience in his own batting performance.

The Pakistani innings began disastrously, with Kemar Roach dismissing both openers early. A brief partnership between Rizwan and Shakeel offered a glimmer of hope, but Roach’s superb catch in the deep ended that. Jomel Warrican then wreaked havoc, taking several key wickets with his slow turners. The collapse continued, culminating in a run out of Kashif Ali on his Test debut without facing a ball. Pakistan was eventually bowled out for a paltry 154.

Despite their early struggles, the West Indies’ batting showed resilience. The team’s batting performance, however, was not detailed in the provided text.

The match continues tomorrow with the West Indies looking to build on their unexpected first-innings advantage.

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