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PAK vs WI Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s 2nd Test Between Pakistan And West Indies?



Pakistan to face West Indies in 2nd Test of two-game series [Source: @TheRealPCB/X.com]Pakistan to face West Indies in 2nd Test of two-game series [Source: @TheRealPCB/X.com]

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Pakistan will host West Indies in the 2nd Test of the 2-game series. The clash will be held from January 25-29 starting from 10.00 AM IST everyday. The hosts are leading the series after a stellar victory in the first Test.

Pakistan

Pakistan bamboozled the West Indies in the first Test to claim a one-sided 127-run victory. In a Test that lasted 3 days, Pakistan posted 230 runs in the first inning, courtesy of Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan’s half-centuries. 

Sajid Khan and Noman Ali dominated the proceedings with the ball, sharing 15 wickets combined. The visitors were bundled for 137 and 123 respectively in two innings to suffer a humiliating defeat. That being said, the second Test is scheduled again at Multan. 

The pitch will be used and likely favour the spinners which gives an edge to Pakistan as the duo of Sajid and Noman have been lethal in recent history. However, the likes of Babar Azam and Kamran Ghulam must regain form to help the team with the bat.

West Indies

On the other hand, West Indies will aim to avenge the humiliation from the first Test. Their batting was terrible in both innings as top-order batters were dismissed cheaply on single-digit scores. The only positive for West Indies was Jomel Warrican, who picked 10 wickets in both innings combined. 

Jayden Seales also picked 3 wickets but it wasn’t enough to restrict Pakistan’s strong offense. With the bat, only Alick Athanaze showed promise with 61 runs, including a half-century in the second innings. 

The skipper Kraigg Braithwaite and Keacy Carty must shoulder responsibility for the offensive in the next game to allow the Windies a fighting chance against a confident Pakistan side. Neutralising the opposition's spin attack is indeed the key to the Windies' success in the 2nd Test.

PAK vs WI: Head to head in Tests

Matches Played
Pakistan Won
West Indies Won
Drawn
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How will the Multan pitch behave?

The pitch at Multan Cricket Stadium is old and deteriorated. The cracks will heavily assist spinners as wide turns and unexpected bounces will trouble the batters. Batters will need to play with positive intent and skillfully navigate the challenging conditions to post a competitive total. 

The weather for the game in Multan is forecasted to be sunny with light winds, ensuring uninterrupted play. Winning the toss and opting to bat first could be the ideal strategy. Setting a target on this dry wicket might prove to be advantageous, as the surface tends to deteriorate further in the second innings.

Players to watch out for in PAK vs WI 2nd Test

Pakistan

Saud Shakeel: The middle-order batter slammed a gritty half-century in the previous game and stitched a notable partnership with Rizwan to help Pakistan post a 230-run total. His valuable contribution is key to Pakistan's batting stability.

Sajid Khan: The spin wizard has claimed 9 wickets already in the series and triggered a big collapse in the second inning. His variations and control over turn makes him a crucial asset for Pakistan.

Noman Ali: Another potent spinner who claimed a fifer in the 1st Test. Noman is equally lethal as Sajid and can break partnerships, which makes him a player to watch out for.

West Indies

Jomel Warrican: The bowler picked up 10 wickets in the previous Test and was the only one to trouble the Pakistan batters. Hence, his spells will be critical for West Indies' success.

Jayden Seales: He contributed with a brisk 22 runs off just 13 balls, maintaining an impressive strike rate of 169.23. He also took 3 wickets for just 27 runs in 14 overs at an exceptional economy rate of 1.93. 

Kraigg Braithwaite: The skipper was ineffective in the last game but his talent and experience cannot be undermined. If he finds his groove, he can frustrate Pakistan bowler and help pile up a lot of runs.

Today's Match Prediction: PAK vs WI 2nd Test

Predicted Top Performers

Pakistan: Sajid Khan, Saud Shakeel, Noman Ali

West Indies: Jayden Seales, Jomel Warrican, Keacy Carty

PAK vs WI 2nd Test: Predicted Score

  • Predicted first innings score: 300-350
  • Predicted second innings score: 250-270
  • Predicted third innings score: 240-250
  • Predicted fourth innings score: 150-160

Predicted Result: The team choosing to bat first will likely have the upper hand in this match.