Pakistan vs West Indies – 2nd Test
Match | 2nd Test |
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Venue | Multan Cricket Stadium, Multan |
Date & Time | Saturday, 25th January, 2025, 10:00 AM (Local Time) |
Series | West Indies in Pakistan, 2-Test Series, 2025 |
Pitch Report
The Multan Cricket Stadium has hosted a total of 9 Test matches so far. The pitch is known to be batting-friendly, with an average first innings total of 333 runs. Historically, it was expected to aid spinners as the days progressed, but recent matches have seen it remain flat, allowing batters to score freely. With the second Test scheduled on the same pitch, spinners are expected to play a crucial role sooner than later.
Multan Stadium Stats
Statistic | Value |
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Total Test Matches Played | 9 |
Matches Won Batting First | 5 |
Matches Won Batting Second | 3 |
Draws | 1 |
Average First Innings Total | 333 runs |
Average Second Innings Total | 389 runs |
Average Third Innings Total | 265 runs |
Average Fourth Innings Total | 255 runs |
Average Run Rate | 3.15 runs per over |
Head-to-Head
- Pakistan wins: 22
- West Indies wins: 18
- Draws: 15
Last 5 Meetings
- Pakistan won by 127 runs (Jan 20, 2025)
- Pakistan won by 109 runs (August 20, 2021)
- West Indies won by 1 wicket (August 12, 2021)
- Pakistan won by 101 runs (May 10, 2017)
- West Indies won by 106 runs (April 30, 2017)
Pakistan vs West Indies Probable Playing XI
Pakistan
Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Mohammad Huraira, Babar Azam, Shan Masood (C), Saud Shakeel, Kamran Ghulam, Agha Salman, Sajid Khan, Nauman Ali, Abrar Ahmed, Khurram Shahzad
West Indies
Kraigg Brathwaite (C), M Louis, Keacy Carty, KAR Hodge, A Athanaze, JP Greaves (wk), TA Imlach, J Da Silva, JA Warrican, Jayden Seales, Kevin Sinclair
Predicted Innings Scores if PAK Bat first:
Innings | Predicted Score Range |
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Pakistan 1st Innings | 220-250 |
West Indies 1st Innings | 150-180 |
Pakistan 2nd Innings | 180-210 |
West Indies 2nd Innings | 160-190 |
Predicted Innings Scores if WI bat first:
Innings | Predicted Score Range |
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West Indies 1st Innings | 180-210 |
Pakistan 1st Innings | 250-280 |
West Indies 2nd Innings | 160-190 |
Pakistan 2nd Innings | 130-160 |
Pakistan vs West Indies Match Prediction
Based on the recent performances and prevailing conditions, Pakistan is favored to win the second Test against the West Indies. Their comprehensive 127-run victory in the first Test, highlighted by strong performances from Saud Shakeel and spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali, underscores their dominance. The Multan pitch’s spin-friendly nature further bolsters Pakistan’s advantage. While the West Indies have shown resilience, particularly through Jomel Warrican’s ten-wicket haul, their batting lineup has struggled against spin. Unless the West Indies can significantly improve their batting performance, especially against spin, Pakistan is poised to secure a series sweep.
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