Pakistan spinners stifle West Indies
Source: Agencies |
May 14, 2011, Saturday
|
Print Edition
Print Edition
SAAED Ajmal claimed 4-63 as Pakistan's spinners restricted West Indies to 209-9 on the opening day of the first test at Guyana National Stadium on Thursday.
Ajmal was well supported by fellow offspinner Mohammad Hafeez, who took 2-22, and left-armer Abdur Rehman, 2-46. Opener Lendl Simmons topscored for the hosts with a resolute 49 off 130 deliveries.
Ajmal was surprised by the amount of assistance from the day-one pitch after the host won the toss and chose to bat.
"That wicket was turning very much. It was good for spinners," Ajmal said. "It was dry and it bounced as well."
Pakistan's spinners bowled 68 of the 90 overs in the day.
"In my 10 test matches, it the first time I've seen a first day with such big turn," Ajmal added. "I'm very happy with that."
Hafeez made the initial strike for Pakistan as he continued his recent domination against Devon Smith.
Smith, dismissed cheaply by Hafeez in the World Cup quarterfinals and in all three one-dayers he played in the recent series in the Caribbean, was bowled through the gate for 13 at 15-1. Simmons and Darren Bravo forged a revival in a second-wicket stand that took West Indies to 66-1 at lunch. But left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz broke the 55-run partnership soon after the break when Bravo played across a full delivery and was lbw for 25. The left-hander struck two fours off 85 balls.
Ten runs later, Simmons was forced to retire hurt when hit painfully on his left knee by Wahab.
West Indies' two most experienced players, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, fought back by adding 46 before Rehman struck just before tea to tilt the balance. Pakistan dominated the final session as Ajmal produced a master-class in each-way spin, mesmerizing with his off-break and doosra.
Ajmal was well supported by fellow offspinner Mohammad Hafeez, who took 2-22, and left-armer Abdur Rehman, 2-46. Opener Lendl Simmons topscored for the hosts with a resolute 49 off 130 deliveries.
Ajmal was surprised by the amount of assistance from the day-one pitch after the host won the toss and chose to bat.
"That wicket was turning very much. It was good for spinners," Ajmal said. "It was dry and it bounced as well."
Pakistan's spinners bowled 68 of the 90 overs in the day.
"In my 10 test matches, it the first time I've seen a first day with such big turn," Ajmal added. "I'm very happy with that."
Hafeez made the initial strike for Pakistan as he continued his recent domination against Devon Smith.
Smith, dismissed cheaply by Hafeez in the World Cup quarterfinals and in all three one-dayers he played in the recent series in the Caribbean, was bowled through the gate for 13 at 15-1. Simmons and Darren Bravo forged a revival in a second-wicket stand that took West Indies to 66-1 at lunch. But left-arm seamer Wahab Riaz broke the 55-run partnership soon after the break when Bravo played across a full delivery and was lbw for 25. The left-hander struck two fours off 85 balls.
Ten runs later, Simmons was forced to retire hurt when hit painfully on his left knee by Wahab.
West Indies' two most experienced players, Ramnaresh Sarwan and Shivnarine Chanderpaul, fought back by adding 46 before Rehman struck just before tea to tilt the balance. Pakistan dominated the final session as Ajmal produced a master-class in each-way spin, mesmerizing with his off-break and doosra.
- About Us
- |
- Terms of Use
- |
-
RSS - |
- Privacy Policy
- |
- Contact Us
- |
- Shanghai Call Center: 962288
- |
- Tip-off hotline: 52920043
- 沪ICP证：沪ICP备05050403号-1
- |
- 互联网新闻信息服务许可证：31120180004
- |
- 网络视听许可证：0909346
- |
- 广播电视节目制作许可证：沪字第354号
- |
- 增值电信业务经营许可证：沪B2-20120012
Copyright © 1999- Shanghai Daily. All rights reserved.Preferably viewed with Internet Explorer 8 or newer browsers.
