Final result
Pakistan Cricket won by 127 runs
Player of the match: Sajid Khan
Result · Test Cricket
Pakistan Cricket vs West Indies
Result · Test Cricket
Venue par · 130Chase success · 77%POTM · Sajid Khan
Match preview & overview
Pakistan win Multan Test by 127 runs as West Indies fold in the fourth innings
Pakistan beat West Indies by 127 runs in the Test match at Multan Cricket Stadium on 17 January 2025. Pakistan won the toss and chose to bat, posting 230 in their first innings. West Indies were dismissed for 137 in reply. Pakistan's second innings produced 157, setting a fourth-innings target of 251. West Indies never threatened it, folding for 123 to hand Pakistan victory with a margin of 127 runs. Sajid Khan was named Player of the Match. The result extends Pakistan's overall head-to-head lead to 51 wins from 77 completed meetings against West Indies.
The match unfolded almost entirely in the spin bowlers' favour. No innings reached 250, and the pitch turned from early on, making batting across five days a persistent struggle for both sides. Jomel Warrican was the standout with the ball for West Indies, taking 10 wickets for 101 runs across 38.8 overs, but his team's batting could not make that effort count. Pakistan's first-innings total of 230 was actually fractionally below the venue's average first-innings score of 233, yet it proved more than sufficient.
West Indies entered the fourth innings needing 251 to win on a surface that had already produced three completed innings totals below 230. Given that teams batting last at Multan succeed only 36 per cent of the time across the ground's 35-match history, the task was always going to be steep. Being bowled out for 123 confirmed the pattern.
Pitch report & venue insights
Cricket Stadium, Sector-16 — 13-match sample
Aggregate conditions from 2019. Numbers that tend to decide matches at this ground — par score, chase success, powerplay averages and toss bias.
13
T20 matches hosted
130
Avg 1st-innings score
119
Avg 2nd-innings score
77%
Chase success rate
36
Avg powerplay runs
46%
Toss-field rate
Key talking points
Moments the match hinged on
Headline angle
Pakistan win by 127 runs after low-scoring contest
Across four innings at Multan Cricket Stadium, no side passed 230. Pakistan set West Indies a target of 251 in the fourth innings and bowled them out for 123. The pitch offered turn throughout, keeping batting scores well below the venue's average first-innings total of 233.
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Sajid Khan named Player of the Match
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JA Warrican took 10 wickets in the match for West Indies
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Multan's chase success rate sits at just 36 per cent
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Head-to-head now stands at 51-21 to Pakistan across 77 meetings
Betting & analytical angles
Angles the data surfaced
- Top wicket-taker markets at spin-friendly Test venues like Multan can offer more editorial interest than outright result lines, given how unpredictably batting collapses can unfold across five days.
- Fourth-innings chase markets at Multan carry historical context worth considering: the venue's 36 per cent chase success rate across 35 matches suggests batting last is a notable disadvantage.
- Player of the Match markets in sub-continental Tests may lean towards spinners where conditions are this conducive to turn; both Sajid Khan (Pakistan) and Jomel Warrican (West Indies) were central to the match narrative.
- In low-scoring Tests like this one, innings totals markets may prove more variable than pre-match averages suggest, given that both sides were bowled out well below or near the venue's average first-innings score of 233.
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Frequently asked
Questions about Pakistan Cricket vs West Indies
Who won the Pakistan vs West Indies Test in Multan in January 2025?
Pakistan won the Test at Multan Cricket Stadium by 127 runs. West Indies were bowled out for 123 in their fourth innings, chasing a target of 251. The match concluded on 17 January 2025.
Who was Player of the Match in the Multan Test?
Sajid Khan was named Player of the Match for his contributions to Pakistan's victory. He played a decisive role in a match that was dominated by spin bowling throughout.
What were the scores in the Multan Test between Pakistan and West Indies?
Pakistan scored 230 in their first innings and 157 in their second. West Indies replied with 137 in the first innings and 123 in the fourth, falling 127 runs short of their target of 251.
What is the head-to-head record between Pakistan and West Indies in Tests?
Across 77 meetings in all formats, Pakistan have won 51 and West Indies 21, with 4 no-results. Pakistan hold a historically strong advantage, though West Indies won two of three Tests at Brian Lara Stadium earlier in 2025.
Where can I watch Pakistan vs West Indies Test cricket in the UK?
Test cricket featuring Pakistan and West Indies is typically broadcast in the UK on Sky Sports Cricket, with live streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. BBC Radio's Test Match Special also provides audio commentary for selected Test series. Check current schedules as broadcast rights can vary by series.
How does Multan Cricket Stadium play in Test cricket?
Multan Cricket Stadium has hosted 35 Test matches with an average first-innings score of 233 and an average second-innings score of 212. The pitch is well-known for offering significant turn, which benefits spin bowlers. Teams batting last win only 36 per cent of the time, making the toss and first-innings total particularly important.