Saud Shakeel's gutsy innings against West Indies underlined his importance in the Pakistan's batting lineup once again.

Pakistan's off-spinner Sajid Khan delivered a remarkable performance in the first Test against the West Indies, earning the 'Player of the Match' award for his outstanding contribution to the team's 127-run victory in Multan.

Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan's 97-run partnership helped Pakistan recover to 143-4 after a shaky start against the West Indies on the first day of

Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan's unbeaten half-centuries helped stabilize Pakistan after Jayden Seales disrupted their top order, leaving Pakistan at 143-4 on the first day of the Test match in Multan.

Spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali made hay with the new ball in Multan, taking nine wickets between them to bundle out West Indies for 137 before captain Shan Masood's second-innings fifty helped Pakistan to build a 202-run lead on the second day of the first test on Saturday.

Stumps Pakistan 143 for 4 (Shakeel 56*, Rizwan 51*, Seales 3-21) vs West Indies. Half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan wrestled momentum back for Pakistan after Jay

Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan hit unbeaten half-centuries to lead a Pakistan fightback in the first Test against the West Indies on Friday as the hosts reached 143-4 at the close of a fog-hit opening day.

Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel rallied Pakistan from 46/4 to 143/4 with their brilliant fifties on Day 1 of the first Test against West Indies

Pakistan captain Shan Masood reflected on his team's comprehensive 127-run victory against the West Indies in the first Test at Multan on Sunday. Masood credited his spinners for their clinical performance and highlighted key moments that turned the game in Pakistan's favour.

Spinners Sajid Khan and Noman Ali made hay with the new ball in Multan, taking nine wickets between them to bundle out West Indies for 137 before captain Shan Masood's second-innings fifty helped Pakistan to build a 202-run lead on the second day of the first test on Saturday.

Pakistan recovered from a shaky start on a fog-interrupted opening day of their first Test against the West Indies. ( Highlights | More Cricket News) Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan both chipped in with half-centuries to take the hosts from 46-4 to 143-4 in Multan on Friday.