ISLAMABAD: Opening batter Mohammad Huraira's fluent half-century stood out as Pakistan Shaheens ended day two at 212-9 against the West Indies in their warm-up match at the Islamabad Club Ground on Saturday.
Huraira top-scored for the Shaheens, hitting 13 fours in his brisk 73-ball knock of 74.
After the West Indies declared their first innings at 346-8 in 90 overs, the Shaheens faced early setbacks, losing Omair Bin Yousuf and skipper Imam-ul-Haq to slip to 41-2.
No. 4 batter Mohammad Suleman joined Huraira to rebuild the innings with a solid 78-run third-wicket partnership. Suleman contributed 45 off 79 balls, including seven fours, before falling leg-before to Gudakesh Motie.
Huraira’s dismissal to Kevin Sinclair triggered a collapse, as the Shaheens lost seven wickets for just 92 runs.
Wicketkeeper-batter Rohail Nazir was the only other player to cross the 20-run mark, scoring a quick 21 off 36 balls with three boundaries.
For the West Indies, Kevin Sinclair was the standout bowler, taking 3-50. Jayden Seales (2-16) and Gudakesh Motie (2-21) were also effective, while Kemar Roach and Jomel Warrican chipped in with one wicket each.
Earlier, resuming their innings at 273-7, the West Indies added 73 runs to finish at 346-8.
Amir Jangoo scored an unbeaten 63 off 92 balls, laced with eight fours and a six, while Sinclair contributed an unbeaten 28 off 36 deliveries.
The duo added an unbroken 56-run stand for the ninth wicket before the innings concluded.
The only wicket to fall on day two was Joshua Da Silva, run out by Kashif Ali for 22.
Scores in Brief:
Warm-up match (Day 2 of 3): Pakistan Shaheens vs West Indies
West Indies: 346-8, 90 overs (Alick Athanaze 99, Amir Jangoo 63*, Kraigg Brathwaite 34, Mikyle Louis 34, Kevin Sinclair 28*, Joshua Da Silva 22; Mohammad Rameez Jnr 3-64, Ahmed Safi Abdullah 2-91)
Pakistan Shaheens: 212-9, 58 overs (Mohammad Huraira 74, Mohammad Suleman 45, Rohail Nazir 21; Kevin Sinclair 3-50, Jayden Seales 2-16, Gudakesh Motie 2-21)
