Multan [Pakistan], January 27 (ANI): Pakistan captain Shan Masood pinpointed the “space of concern” for the hosts after struggling a defeat in opposition to the West Indies within the second Take a look at in Multan.
Since their historic residence Take a look at collection whitewash in opposition to Bangladesh final yr, Pakistan has resorted to a spin-friendly pitch for red-ball cricket. The rank-turner was first used for the second and third Checks in opposition to England in October. After a run-scoring spree, England took a 1-0 collection lead, however then discovered themselves struggling for victory. From a flat observe to a spin paradise, the English facet could not address the brand new circumstances and succumbed to a 2-1 collection defeat.
The development continued within the two-match collection in opposition to the West Indies, the place Pakistan secured a cushty 127-run victory within the first Take a look at. Nonetheless, within the second Take a look at, the tables have been turned, and the West Indies fought again to degree the collection at 1-1.
Within the ultimate Take a look at, Pakistan managed to cut back the West Indies to 38/7 within the first innings, however the tail made a exceptional restoration. Gudkesh Motie (55), Jomel Warrican (36), and Kemar Roach (25) contributed helpful runs to elevate the West Indies to 163.
Pakistan had a agency grip on the sport when the West Indies have been at 38/7. Reflecting on the state of affairs, Masood acknowledged that their wrestle to dismiss the tail finish rapidly is an space of concern.
“The tail not getting wickets is an space of concern, and we have to end off sides faster. In opposition to Australia, who’ve the perfect tail on the planet, we obtained them out cheaply, however not right here, or in opposition to Bangladesh or South Africa,” Masood stated, as quoted by ESPNcricinfo.
“We did not get the end result we wished. The constructive factor was once you area first and you already know the fourth innings shall be troublesome. So that you attempt to limit the opposition within the first innings. We bowled brilliantly for the primary eight wickets. However we have talked in regards to the first innings batting and bowling combining to do properly, so you could have the benefit within the third and fourth innings. When you have a look at our batting and bowling, and the errors we made collectively, that was an important time as a result of their final two wickets value us expensive,” he added.
With a 120-run defeat to the West Indies, Pakistan ended the continued World Take a look at Championship cycle on the backside of the standings. Regardless of a crushing away win over Sri Lanka, Masood’s facet completed with 9 defeats of their final 12 matches.
Masood admitted that Pakistan fell in need of expectations whereas highlighting the effective margins that dictated the result of the second Take a look at.
“Batters have been proactive, however we want extra contributions. You might not get lots of right here however 30s and 40s contribute to the profitable circumstances. Kraigg Brathwaite was an excellent instance. He took the sport on. One batter might want to step up in these circumstances particularly when the ball is new,” he stated.
“It isn’t about holding somebody accountable. This is not an accountability bureau. It is a group effort. Our mistake as a group was the primary two innings. That was what set us again, and gave the opposition a level of freedom. If we had a 100-run lead, I don’t assume they’d have been in a position to play in the best way they did. We have to perceive the route of matches shall be determined in a short time, as early as day one,” he added. (ANI)
