Spinner Sajid Khan took five wickets to guide Pakistan to a 127-run victory in the first Test of the two-match series against the West Indies in Multan on Sunday.
Sajid took 5-50 on the third day of the Test to finish with nine wickets for the match, while his partner Abrar Ahmed took 4-27 as West Indies were bundled out for 123 after being set a target of 251 to gain.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif congratulated the team in a post on X.
“Spin to win! Brilliant bowling from Pakistan team!
“Congratulations to our cricket team on a spectacular victory. Shabash! said.
“I extend my commendation to Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of PCB, and his entire team for their tireless efforts,” he went on to say.
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