Multan [Pakistan], January 19 (ANI): Pakistan captain Shan Masood mirrored on his group’s complete 127-run victory towards the West Indies within the first Take a look at at Multan on Sunday. Masood credited his spinners for his or her medical efficiency and highlighted key moments that turned the sport in Pakistan’s favour.
Talking in regards to the spin-friendly pitch, Masood mentioned as quoted from ESPNcricinfo, “[Pitch] So long as we get 20 wickets and are capable of put in an excellent efficiency, we might be completely satisfied. The spinners have been medical and Abrar together with Noman and Sajid was nice.”Masood additionally lauded the essential partnership between Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan, which helped stabilize the innings after an early collapse.
“[On the Shakeel-Rizwan stand] It was crucial. We didn’t know whether or not in these circumstances the ball would spin as it’s chilly, not like throughout the England Exams, when it was scorching. We misplaced 4 wickets via some high quality seam. However that partnership… earlier than the day of the Take a look at we sat down and mentioned the set batters ought to keep lengthy. And that is what Saud and Rizwan did,” he mentioned.
Trying forward, the Pakistan captain emphasised the necessity for enchancment regardless of the victory.
“[Going forward…] It’s exhausting on the market. Batting was exhausting. We have to add extra runs with the previous few wickets. Within the second innings, we folded cheaply. There are enhancements to be made. While you win, you possibly can go on a cheerful trip and be completely satisfied. However we won’t do this,” Masood added.
The match noticed Pakistan’s spinners dominate, with Sajid Khan, Noman Ali, and Abrar Ahmed claiming all 20 wickets. This efficiency has set a brand new world file for consecutive house matches the place Pakistan’s spinners have taken all wickets.
With this win, Pakistan has taken a 1-0 lead within the sequence, however Masood’s feedback replicate the group’s intent to stay grounded and work on their weaknesses forward of the subsequent recreation. (ANI)
