Had Muhammad Hafeez not bowled that economical spell of 4-1-6-1 in the second twenty20 match in West Indian innings and had Nicholas Pooran was ably supported at the other end Pakistan would have lost the second Twenty20 match and the series. So Pakistan was lucky to win the Twenty20 Series against West Indies.
In the test matches opposite happened and luck deserted Pakistan in the first test match of the series. Had Pakistan not been bowled for a low total of 217 in the first innings and if they took their chances while Kemar Roach was batting Pakistan would have won the first test match as well.
In the second test match Fawad Alam, Babar Azam in batting showed their class while in bowling Shaheen Shah Afridi proved to be a match winner. Pakistan won the second test match by 109 runs which clearly indicated that Pakistan were a much talented and superior side than the West Indies in tests.
Overall I would say that Pakistan had a successful tour of West Indies winning the twenty20 series 1-0 and drawing the test series 1-1.
I would say, it was a well deserved win.
ReplyDeleteA little effort and strategic planning and practice will get them to the required form.