NEW DELHI: Pakistan suffered a crushing 120-run defeat to the West Indies within the second Take a look at at Multan Cricket Stadium on Monday. Chasing 254 for victory, Pakistan, regardless of profitable the primary Take a look at by 127 runs, crumbled for simply 133 in 44 overs.
Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican, who had taken four wickets for 43 runs within the first innings, adopted up with a stellar efficiency within the second innings, claiming 5 wickets to complete with match figures of 9 for 70 runs.
This historic defeat, marking Pakistan’s first residence Take a look at loss to the West Indies in 35 years, has dropped them to the underside of the ICC World Take a look at Championship (WTC) 2023-25 standings.
With this landmark victory, West Indies will finish their WTC marketing campaign in second-last place, with no remaining collection left within the present WTC cycle for both staff.
Pakistan’s dismal efficiency within the 2023-25 WTC cycle noticed them safe solely 5 wins from 14 Exams, ending with a PCT% of 27.98.
West Indies, with three wins, 2 attracts, and eight losses in 13 matches, concluded the cycle in eighth place with a PCT% of 28.21.
South Africa will end atop the WTC 2023-25 standings with a PCT% of 69.44, whereas Australia, who will face Sri Lanka in a two-match Take a look at collection beginning January 29, will safe second place.
Even with a whole sweep towards Sri Lanka within the upcoming collection at Galle Worldwide Stadium, Australia can’t overtake South Africa within the standings.
