Saud Shakeel's gutsy innings against West Indies underlined his importance in the Pakistan's batting lineup once again.

Shakeel's 84 was laced with six fours. He consumed 157 balls. Playing his 18th Test, he owns 1,611 runs at 53.70. This was his 9th Test fifty (100s: 4). As per ESPNcricinfo, Shakeel now owns 1,103 runs at home, averaging 61.27. This was his 7th fifty at home (100s: 3).

Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel scored half-centuries as Pakistan finished the day at 143 for four in 41.3 overs. Jayden Seales was the star for the West Indies with three wickets.

Saud Shakeel. (Photo Source: PCB) and West Indies kicked off the two-match Test series at the Multan Cricket Stadium from January 17. The clash began with Pakistan coming in to bat first after fog delayed the start of the game.

Half-centuries from Saud Shakeel and Mohammad Rizwan revived Pakistan to 143-4 after top-order batters stumbled in the first cricket test against West Indies.

Playing his 18th Test, Seales has raced to 75 scalps at 21.77. In three Tests versus Pakistan, he owns 14 scalps at 15.35. Meanwhile, Warrican owns 57 Test scalps at 33.50. As per ESPNcricinfo, in 12 away Tests (home of opposition), he has claimed 43 wickets at 32.90.