Pak vs WI 2nd Test Day 4: WI Collapsed in 1st Session to Give Pakistan An Easy Chase

Pakistan’s spin duo of Sajid Khan and Ali Usman orchestrated a dramatic batting collapse as the West Indies were bundled out for just 117 in their second innings during the first session of Day 4 at the Queen's Park Oval. Resuming their overnight score at a precarious 103 for 6, the WI got out early in 1st session as Pakistan’s slow bowlers utilized a rapidly deteriorating, turning pitch to maximum effect. 

This destructive morning performance left Pakistan chasing an easy target of 75 runs to claim victory. The ultimate question looming over the match remains: Will Pakistan level the series after dropping the opening Test match?

Spin Magic Triggers Early Collapse

The morning session of Pak vs WI 2nd Test Day 4 began with the West Indies hoping to build on their modest 60-run lead. However, the local pitch at Port of Spain offered severe assistance to the spinners, exhibiting sharp, ankle-high turn from the very first over. 

Off-spinner Sajid Khan, who already had four wickets to his name by the end of Day 3, maintained an incredibly tight line. Alongside him, left-arm orthodox spinner Ali Usman bowled with perfect precision. The remaining West Indian lower order showed little resistance under the mounting pressure. 

Justin Greaves, who had fought hard on previous days, found it impossible to counter the variation in bounce. The final four wickets fell for the addition of just 14 runs to the overnight score. Ali Usman wrapped up the tail with an efficient spell, finishing with remarkable second-innings figures of 4 for 39. Sajid Khan finished his highly influential performance with brilliant figures of 4 for 32, ensuring the visitors kept total control over the match's trajectory.

The Target and Series Equalizer

By bowling the hosts out for 117, Pakistan restricted the final fourth-innings target to only 75 runs. Having conceded a 43-run deficit in the first innings after scoring 387 in response to West Indies' 344, Pakistan's comeback via their bowling department has thrown the match wide open. 

With the host nation's primary left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican already boasting a six-wicket haul from the first innings, the chase promises to be an intense, tactical battle. Having suffered a 90-run defeat in the opening match of the tour at Tarouba, the pressure on Pakistan's batting lineup is immense.

As the ground staff prepare the surface for the upcoming sessions, the focus shifts squarely to whether Pakistan chases this easy target or not. A successful chase will secure a vital win to draw the two-match series level, while a failure will hand the West Indies a clean sheet.

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