Sajid Khan Reaches Landmark in First Test Against West Indies
On Sunday, Pakistan spinner Sajid Khan reached a significant milestone on the third day of the first Test against the West Indies.
The right-arm spinner achieved his 50th Test wicket by dismissing West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite. This remarkable accomplishment makes Sajid the third-fastest Pakistani bowler to reach the 50-wicket mark, achieving the feat in just 11 Test matches.
Leading this list is Yasir Shah, who reached the milestone in a record nine matches. Other notable names sharing the second-fastest spot include Waqar Younis, Shabbir Ahmed, Mohammad Asif, and Mohammad Abbas.
Sajid’s consistent performances have established him as a crucial member of Pakistan’s bowling attack. In the Multan Test, Sajid recorded impressive figures of 5-50, with match statistics of 9-115.
Pakistan Secures Victory in First Test
Pakistan claimed a convincing 127-run victory over the West Indies in the first match of the two-Test series, taking a 1-0 lead.
Chasing a target of 251, the West Indies struggled from the outset. Kraigg Brathwaite, their skipper, was dismissed early by Sajid Khan for 12 runs, leaving the visitors at 16/1 in just 4.2 overs. Sajid struck again shortly afterward, removing Keacy Carty for six and reducing the score to 26/2.
Sajid’s brilliant spell continued as he dismissed Kavem Hodge for a duck and Mikyle Louis for 13 runs. Noman Ali contributed by removing Greaves for nine runs. Despite a brief 41-run stand between Athanaze and Imlach, the West Indies failed to recover.
Abrar Ahmed played a pivotal role in breaking partnerships, dismissing Imlach and Sinclair to leave the visitors in deeper trouble. He also dismissed Gudakesh Motie for a golden duck, bringing Pakistan closer to victory.
Sajid Khan capped off his exceptional performance by removing Alick Athanaze for 55, securing his fifth wicket. Abrar Ahmed wrapped up the innings by dismissing the final batter, bowling the West Indies out for 123 runs.
Notable Performances on Day Three
On the other side, West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican delivered an outstanding performance, claiming career-best figures of 7/32 to dismiss Pakistan for 157 earlier on day three.
With this comprehensive victory, Pakistan has set the tone for the series, demonstrating their dominance in both bowling and overall match strategy.
