Pakistan off-spinner Sajid Khan expressed high confidence following a dominant performance on Day 3 of the second Test against West Indies at Queen’s Park Oval. Speaking at the post-match press conference, Sajid stated that Pakistan’s primary objective on Day 4 is to wrap up the remaining West Indies second innings within 60 to 70 runs.
Reflecting on the match’s flow, Sajid commended opening batsman Abdullah Shafique for anchoring the first innings with a marathon, unbeaten 160, while expressing slight regret over the rapid fall of Pakistan’s lower order. Sajid contributed a vital 30 runs in a 59-run 7th-wicket partnership with Shafique, helping Pakistan gain a crucial 43-run first-innings advantage.
Analyzing the pitch conditions, Sajid noted that while initial moisture offered assistance to seamers early on Day 1, the track became much more conducive to batting as play progressed. He emphasized that while facing the new ball remains challenging, batters can score freely once settled.
Supported by fellow spinner Ali Usman, Sajid dismantled the Caribbean top and middle order, taking 4 wickets for 32 runs to leave the hosts reeling at 103/6 at stumps on Day 3. Holding a slim 60-run overall lead with only 4 wickets remaining, West Indies faces an uphill battle to post a competitive target.
Key Highlights of Sajid Khan’s Press Interaction:
- Day 4 Strategy: Target to dismiss West Indies within an additional 60 to 70 runs to set a minimal second-innings chase.
- Match-Turning Bowling: Sajid Khan picked up 4/32 in the second innings, taking his match tally to 8 wickets.
- Batting Support: Built a pivotal 59-run stand with Abdullah Shafique, scoring 30 runs.
- Pitch Assessment: Acknowledged initial moisture eased into better batting conditions, though the new ball demands patience.
- Match Standing: West Indies at 103/6, leading by just 60 runs with 4 wickets remaining.
📊 Fact-Sheet Summary
- Player: Sajid Khan (Off-Spinner).
- Match Context: 2nd Test – Pakistan vs. West Indies (Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain).
- Innings Figures (2nd Innings): 4/32 in 12 overs.
- Match Figures (Overall): 8 Wickets (4/85 & 4/32).
- Current Match Status: West Indies 103/6 (Lead by 60 runs).
- Partner Spinner: Ali Usman (2/29).
