The three-day warm-up match between Pakistan Shaheens and West Indies concluded in a draw, with Pakistan Shaheens finishing at 128-2 in 30 overs, chasing a target of 312 on the third day at Islamabad Club Ground in Islamabad. Following this, the West Indies Test squad is set to travel to Multan on Monday ahead of the first Test match, which begins on Friday, 17 January.
By PakPassion Staff (12-01-2025)
Opening batter Mohammad Huraira, also included in Pakistan's Test squad for the West Indies series, continued his impressive form, scoring 80 off 80 balls, including 12 fours and two sixes.
Huraira followed up his 74 from the previous day with a half-century in the second innings, forming an 82-run partnership with Omair Bin Yousuf (25 off 50 balls, 4 fours) and a 37-run stand with Saad Khan (19* off 37 balls, 4 fours).
Earlier, Pakistan Shaheens declared their first innings on 212-9, trailing by 134 runs. West Indies then batted for 40 overs in their second innings, posting 177-5 before declaring, leaving Pakistan Shaheens a 312-run target.
West Indies had a shaky start in their second innings, collapsing to 25-3 and 73-5. However, Alick Athanaze (58* off 84 balls, 7 fours, 2 sixes) and Tevin Imlach (57* off 65 balls, 9 fours) combined for an unbeaten 104-run partnership for the sixth wicket.
Musa Khan was the standout bowler for Pakistan Shaheens, taking 2 wickets for 5 runs in 5 overs. Ali Raza also contributed with 2 wickets for 32 runs in 8 overs, including dismissing Amir Jangoo for a golden duck.