Shafaqna Pakistan: Justin Greaves struck an unbeaten 64 to guide the West Indies to 239-5 at stumps on a rain-affected opening day of the second and final Test against Pakistan in Trinidad on Sunday.
Having starred with the ball in the series opener last week, Greaves once again played a pivotal role, producing a composed and determined innings at Queen’s Park Oval to anchor the home side’s batting effort.
The all-rounder received a reprieve shortly after reaching his half-century when Pakistan captain Babar Azam dropped a straightforward leg-slip catch off spinner Sajid Khan.
Greaves was also hampered by a left leg injury sustained while completing a quick run, which required lengthy on-field treatment. Despite the discomfort, he continued his innings to remain unbeaten at the close of play.
His sixth-wicket partnership with Roston Chase (36 not out) was worth 66 runs at the close of play and Greaves will be hoping for a return to his usual athletic mobility when he resumes the innings with his captain on the second morning.
He had come to the crease in mid-afternoon at 91 for three as Kavem Hodge became Khan’s first wicket. When Amir Jangoo fell to a leg-side catch to give debutant pacer Ubaid Shah his first Test wicket with the first ball of a new spell, Pakistan sensed the chance to break the back of the West Indies resistance.
However Greaves and Shai Hope provided a measure of stability in a 53-run stand until seamer Mohammad Ali, the most impressive of the bowlers on the day, bowled Hope off the inside-edge for 29 to leave the innings in the balance at 173 for five.
Source: Dunya News
