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 Check in Multan.
Since their historic dwelling Check sequence 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 sequence lead, however then discovered themselves struggling for victory. From a flat observe to a spin paradise, the English facet could not deal with the brand new situations and succumbed to a 2-1 sequence defeat.
The pattern continued within the two-match sequence in opposition to the West Indies, the place Pakistan secured a cushty 127-run victory within the first Check. Nonetheless, within the second Check, the tables had been turned, and the West Indies fought again to stage the sequence at 1-1.
Within the remaining Check, Pakistan managed to scale back the West Indies to 38/7 within the first innings, however the tail made a outstanding restoration. Gudkesh Motie (55), Jomel Warrican (36), and Kemar Roach (25) contributed priceless runs to raise the West Indies to 163.
Pakistan had a agency grip on the sport when the West Indies had been at 38/7. Reflecting on the state of affairs, Masood acknowledged that their battle 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 most effective 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 needed. The optimistic factor was whenever you area first and you recognize the fourth innings might be troublesome. So that you attempt to prohibit the opposition within the first innings. We bowled brilliantly for the primary eight wickets. However we have talked concerning the first innings batting and bowling combining to do nicely, so you could have the benefit within the third and fourth innings. In the event you take 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 price us expensive,” he added.
With a 120-run defeat to the West Indies, Pakistan ended the continued World Check 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 wanting expectations whereas highlighting the nice margins that dictated the end result of the second Check.
“Batters have been proactive, however we want extra contributions. Chances are you’ll not get tons of right here however 30s and 40s contribute to the successful situations. Kraigg Brathwaite was a great instance. He took the sport on. One batter might want to step up in these situations particularly when the ball is new,” he stated.
“It is not about holding somebody accountable. This is not an accountability bureau. It is a crew effort. Our mistake as a crew 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 way in which they did. We have to perceive the route of matches might be determined in a short time, as early as day one,” he added. (ANI)
