The first day of the second Test between Pakistan and West Indies in Multan was a day dominated by spinners. A total of 20 wickets tumbled, with spinners claiming 16 of them. While this may seem like a thrilling spectacle for some, it has also drawn criticism from fans and experts alike.
After winning the toss and electing to bat, the West Indies were bundled out for 163 runs. Noman Ali finished with figures of 6-41, by becoming the first Pakistani spinner to claim a Test hat-trick, while Sajid Khan also picked up two wickets.
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In response, Pakistan lost early wickets and were eventually bowled out for 154 runs. Jomel Warrican (4-43) and Gudakesh Motie (3-49) were the main destroyers for the visitors.
The pitch at Multan has been heavily criticized for its extreme nature, offering excessive assistance to spinners from the very first ball. This has resulted in a lopsided contest, where batsmen have struggled to cope with the sharp turn and unpredictable bounce.