Congrats Pakistan! Cricketers tweet out felicitations on victory against Windies

Hosts overcame visitors by 56 runs to go 1-0 up in three-match series

Pakistan came out victorious against West Indies on Monday in the last session of day five to go 1-0 up in the three-match series at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.

A 56-run victory was ensured by Pakistan ODI captain Azhar Ali’s triple ton in the first innings and leggie Yasir Shah’s magical bowling against the visitors.

Yasir and Sarfraz celebrate Pakistan's victory. PHOTO: AFP

A lot of praise was showered upon the Windies for showing a fighting spirit in the match but in the end Pakistan held their nerves better than the Caribbean side to go past the finish line.

Here is what the cricketers had to say to the Pakistan Test team on their hard-earned victory.

Pak was impressive to hold firm & win a tight game. A rude reminder to never underestimate your opponent! Heart goes out to WI. Well played.

— Ramiz Raja (@iramizraja) October 18, 2016

A heart pounding ending and a joyous victory.. we are all so proud of each of you 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #PakvsWI #PakistanZindabad 🇵🇰 pic.twitter.com/Mjj7U5s7ZI

— Ahmad Shahzad 🇵🇰 (@iamAhmadshahzad) October 17, 2016

Congratulation @captainmisbahpk & team. I am glad that our hard work is paying off. @westindies also fought well #QualityTestCricket #PAKvWI

— Mushtaq Ahmed (@Mushy_online) October 17, 2016

Great 400th Test win. Great Team Spirit. Great Going! 👍

— Najam Sethi (@najamsethi) October 17, 2016

Absolute thriller!! Who says Test match is loosing its charm. Pak & WI have entertained us all. Well done Team Pak, good fight by @DJBravo47

— Saeed Ajmal (@REALsaeedajmal) October 17, 2016

Pakistan team celebrates a wicket. PHOTO: AFP

Well done team Pakistan ! What a victory and well done Yasir Shah on your achievement.

— Azhar Mahmood (@AzharMahmood11) October 17, 2016

Congratulation Pak on a good victory Good performace by @AzharAli_ & @Shah64Y well played bishoo was a wonderful match to watch @TheRealPCB

— Junaid khan (@JunaidkhanREAL) October 17, 2016

Congratulations to whole nation :) #PAKISTANZINDABAD

— Saifullah Bangash (@BangashOfficial) October 17, 2016

Misbah beats the batsman to the stumps. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistan Zindabad!!!!! #PakvsWI 💪🏼

— Shoaib Malik 🇵🇰 (@realshoaibmalik) October 17, 2016

Just landed in Dubai, what fantastic end to this Test! Well played West Indies, great work team Pakistan! Proud of you.🇵🇰

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) October 17, 2016

Women cricketers also tweeted out congratulatory messages for the Men in Green.

It was indeed an exciting finish to the game. @captainmisbahpk and co did it again! Job well done! 👍 Who says test is losing its charm? 🌟🏏

— Kainat Imtiaz (@kainatimtiaz16) October 17, 2016

It was a tense game but Pakistan was good enough😏
Congratulations!
Shabash @Shah64Y @AzharAli_ @captainmisbahpk &Boys🇵🇰#PAKvWI #400thTest

— Syeda Nain Abidi عابدی (@SyedaNain18) October 17, 2016

Pakistan and West Indies take on each other in the second Test at Abu Dhabi on October 21. The third Test will take place in Sharjah from October 30.