Sat Jan 25 07:59:42 UTC 2025: ## Pakistan Spinner Noman Ali’s Hat-Trick Highlights Thrilling First Session in Multan Test
**Multan, Pakistan:** A stunning first session of the Pakistan vs. West Indies Test match in Multan saw Pakistan’s Noman Ali claim a historic hat-trick, becoming the first Pakistani spinner to achieve the feat in Test cricket. However, despite dismissing West Indies for a relatively low 163, a feeling of unease lingered in the Pakistani camp.
Ali’s early heroics reduced the West Indies to a precarious 54/8. A missed LBW appeal against Gudakesh Motie proved costly, as the left-handed batsman went on to anchor two crucial partnerships. First, he added 41 runs for the ninth wicket with Kemar Roach, and then a further 68 with Jomel Warrican for the tenth, ultimately finishing on 55 runs. Motie’s resilience prevented a complete collapse, pushing the West Indies total to 163.
While Pakistan celebrated Ali’s six-wicket haul, including the hat-trick, the late fightback by Motie and Warrican left them with a sense that they could have inflicted more damage. The three-hour session was packed with drama, leaving the teams and spectators anticipating further twists and turns in the remaining play. The match resumes after lunch.
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