Pakistan favourites in Multan

One up, two to play for Pakistan as they go into the second Test against West Indies knowing that another performance of the kind they showed in the opening match should be enough to clinch the series.

Home advantage proved important at the Gaddafi Stadium and Brian Lara will not want to make the same mistake he made there when he batted first in difficult conditions, a decision which backfired as Pakistan dominated from start to finish.

The West Indies will be going all out for victory to keep the series alive but their recent record in Test series is woeful and Pakistan are worthy favourites.

Inzama-ul-Haq's side are 6/4 (2.50) to win at Multan while Pakistan are 6/1 (7.00) and the draw, somewhat surpisingly, is the overall favourite at 10/13 (1.76).

That's probably because a draw will be enough to ensure that they can't lose the series and Pakistan are a little on the defensive side.

However, though West Indies are improving a lot, Pakistan have the confidence and momentum to carry over their form to Multan and win the match.