PAK vs WI: Pakistan suffer defeat in Karachi, lose on home soil against Windies after 34 Years

The West Indies stunned Pakistan on their home soil, securing their first Test victory in Pakistan in 34 years with a commanding 120-run triumph in the second and final Test of the series.

The win, achieved within three days in Karachi, also leveled the series 1-1 and pushed Pakistan to the bottom of the World Test Championship table.

Pakistan, needing 178 runs on Day 3 for an unlikely victory, collapsed against the West Indies' spinners and were bowled out for just 133. Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican delivered a match-winning performance, claiming 5-27 to finish the series as the leading wicket-taker with 19 wickets.

Resuming at 76-4, Pakistan's hopes unraveled early as both overnight batters departed without adding to the total. Kevin Sinclair removed Saud Shakeel in the slips in the day's third ball, while Warrican clean-bowled nightwatchman Kashif Ali in the very next over. Mohammad Rizwan (25) and Salman Ali Agha (15) offered some resistance, adding 39 runs, but Warrican's left-arm spin continued to wreak havoc. Salman fell lbw after being deceived by a looping delivery, while Rizwan was bowled by a sharply turning ball. Warrican sealed the game by clean-bowling Sajid Khan, wrapping up a famous victory.

The historic win was all the more remarkable given West Indies' shaky start to the match. Reduced to 38-7 on Day 1, the visitors rallied through their tailenders to post 163, securing a slim first-innings lead of nine runs. Kraigg Brathwaite's half-century in the second innings guided them to 244, setting Pakistan a daunting 253-run target on a spinning track.

Pakistan's defeat marked a significant setback, particularly as they lost to a West Indies side many had underestimated. The loss also reflected poorly on Pakistan's batting lineup, which failed to adapt to home conditions that heavily favored spinners.

While the West Indies celebrated their historic achievement, the result capped a disappointing World Test Championship campaign for both teams. West Indies finished eighth, while Pakistan languished in the bottom position. Australia and South Africa will lock horns in the Final in June.

(with PTI inputs)