Babar and Awais Score Centuries as Mohammad Ali Claims Five-for in Pakistan Tour Game at Tarouba
The Pakistan team arrived in Tarouba for an important tour game ahead of the first Test against West Indies scheduled to begin on July 25.
Centuries from Babar and Awais Lead Pakistan Batting
Babar and Awais both scored centuries during the tour game in Tarouba.
These knocks gave Pakistan two substantial innings from the top order as preparations continued for the upcoming Test series.
Not every batter managed to convert the opportunity into a big score, leaving some work still to be done before the first Test.
Mohammad Ali’s Five-Wicket Haul Stands Out
Mohammad Ali delivered a strong bowling performance by taking five wickets in the tour game.
His five-for highlighted the impact a frontline bowler can have in match conditions similar to those expected in the Test series starting July 25.
The five wickets came at a time when the team needed control with the ball during the tour fixture.
- Babar century in the tour game at Tarouba
- Awais century in the same match
- Mohammad Ali five-wicket haul
- First Test versus West Indies begins July 25
The tour game served as a final opportunity for several Pakistan players to find form and rhythm before the red-ball series.
Team Prepares in Tarouba for West Indies Challenge
Playing at the venue in Tarouba allowed the squad to experience conditions that closely resemble what they will face when the first Test starts on July 25.
Babar and Awais used the outing to post centuries and gain valuable time in the middle.
Meanwhile, the five wickets taken by Mohammad Ali added a positive note for the bowling attack.
Despite these individual successes, the team noted that not all batters fully capitalised on the chance provided by the tour game.
The tour fixture in Tarouba gave everyone a chance to prepare before the Test on July 25.
Focus now shifts completely to the first Test against West Indies, with the performances of Babar, Awais and Mohammad Ali providing some momentum heading into the series.