Multan, Jan 19 (Reporter) A brilliant display by Pakistan's spinners, led by Sajid Khan and Abrar Ahmed, saw the hosts defend a challenging 251-run target and defeat the West Indies by 127 runs in the opening Test at the Multan Cricket Stadium on Sunday afternoon. Pakistan's bowlers restricted the West Indies to just 123 runs in their second innings, following a first-innings collapse that had seen the visitors bowled out for 137. The West Indies, having been set 251 to win, fell 128 runs short in a dramatic turnaround on Day 3 of the five-day Test match. Sajid was the standout performer, taking five wickets for 50 runs in the second innings, bringing his match tally to nine wickets. The right-arm spinner reached a milestone of 50 Test wickets in the process. Sajid's spell was complemented by Abrar Ahmed, who picked up four wickets for 27 runs in 11.3 overs. The two bowlers' efforts reduced West Indies to 37-4 before Alick Athanaze's resilient knock of 55 runs off 68 balls was the only significant resistance. Athanaze hit seven fours, but the West Indies could not build enough partnerships to challenge Pakistan's total. Sajid's early breakthroughs removed the West Indies top order, with their first four wickets falling to him, leaving the visitors reeling at 37-4. A 41-run partnership between Athanaze and Tevin Imlach (14) briefly halted Pakistan's momentum, but after Imlach's departure, the West Indies collapsed, adding just 28 more runs for the final four wickets. In the first innings, Noman Ali, who had claimed five wickets earlier in the match, added a further scalp to his tally in the second innings, while Jomel Warrican continued to impress for the West Indies, taking 7-32 in Pakistan's second innings. Despite his efforts, the West Indies were unable to chase down the target, handing Pakistan a dominant victory. Earlier in the day, Pakistan were dismissed for 157 in their second innings, having resumed at 109-3. Shan Masood top-scored with 52 runs, while Mohammad Huraira and Kamran Ghulam chipped in with 29 and 27 runs, respectively. Warrican's seven-wicket haul brought the hosts' innings to a close, but the West Indies were unable to capitalise on the pressure created by their bowler. With this win, Pakistan takes a 1-0 lead in the series. Scores in Brief (Day 3 of 5): First Test – Pakistan beat West Indies by 127 runs; Pakistan: 230 all out, 68.5 overs (Saud Shakeel 84, Mohammad Rizwan 71; Jayden Seales 3-27, Jomel Warrican 3-69, Kevin Sinclair 2-61, Gudakesh Motie 1-48) and 157 all out, 46.4 overs (Shan Masood 52, Mohammad Huraira 29, Kamran Ghulam 27; Jomel Warrican 7-32) West Indies: 137 all out, 25.2 overs (Jomel Warrican 31 not out, Jayden Seales 22, Gudakesh Motie 19; Noman Ali 5-39, Sajid Khan 4-65) and 123 all out, 36...////...