Sat Jan 25 08:50:00 UTC 2025: ## West Indies Stun Pakistan in Multan Test, Babar Azam Out for 1
**Multan, Pakistan** – The West Indies pulled off a stunning upset on Day 1 of the second Test against Pakistan in Multan, leaving the home side trailing by nine runs at the close of play. Pakistan’s innings crumbled to 154 all out in response to West Indies’ first innings total of 163.
The day saw dramatic swings in momentum. West Indies, electing to bat, suffered a catastrophic early collapse, losing their top three batsmen quickly. Pakistan’s Noman Ali then etched his name in history by claiming a hat-trick – the first by a Pakistani spinner in Test cricket – removing Justin Greaves, Tevin Imlach, and Kevin Sinclair in consecutive deliveries. Despite this, Kavem Hodge’s 21 and a crucial ninth-wicket partnership between Gudakesh Motie (55) and Kemar Roach (25) helped West Indies recover to a respectable total. Jomel Warrican remained unbeaten on 36. Noman Ali finished with impressive figures of 6-108.
Pakistan’s reply was equally tumultuous. The highlight – or lowlight, for Pakistan – was the dismissal of captain Babar Azam for just one run by Gudakesh Motie. This was one of eight single-digit scores Babar has managed against the West Indies, including four ducks. Mohammed Rizwan top-scored for Pakistan with 49, but Warrican’s four-wicket haul ensured a significant first-innings deficit for the hosts.
The match follows Pakistan’s 127-run victory in the first Test, which was completed in a record-breaking three days – the shortest completed men’s Test match in Pakistan. The second Test promises to be equally enthralling, with the West Indies looking to build on their strong start.
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