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Greaves' Five-Wicket Haul Sinks Pakistan in First Test
27 Jul
Summary
- Justin Greaves took five wickets, dismissing Pakistan for 282.
- West Indies secured a 29-run first-innings lead.
- Shan Masood was Pakistan's top scorer with 109 runs.
On the third day of the first Test, Pakistan was bowled out for 282, falling short of West Indies' 311. Justin Greaves was the chief architect of Pakistan's downfall, clinching his maiden five-wicket haul in the format. His impressive bowling figures of 5/27 in 11 overs were instrumental in restricting the visitors.
West Indies thus established a 29-run first-innings lead. Earlier in the day, Pakistan had shown promise, resuming at 199/3. Shan Masood, who was the former Test captain, achieved his seventh Test century, scoring 109 runs.
However, the West Indies bowlers, supported by Greaves, Kemar Roach, and Shamar Joseph, managed to chip away at Pakistan's batting lineup. Despite Masood's century, Pakistan couldn't build substantial partnerships, eventually succumbing to the West Indies' bowling attack. The first innings concluded with Pakistan trailing by 29 runs.
