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2nd Test, Sabina Park, Kingston, Jamaica, 20 Aug, 2021

Pakistan

PAK

302/9

(110.0) overs

176/6

(27.2) overs

West Indies

WI

150/10

(51.3) overs

219/10

(83.2) overs

Pakistan beat West Indies by 109 runs

Player Of The Match

Shaheen Afridi,
Pakistan
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Commentary

Babar Azam and Kraigg Brathwaite both take the trophy and pose for the cameras. The series has been leveled 1-1 by Pakistan. That is all we have from this series and we hope that you enjoyed our coverage. There is plenty of cricketing action coming in the near future and we hope you will join us for the same. Till then, take care and goodbye!

Babar Azam, the Pakistan skipper, says that it was a very important game as they lost the first game. Says that the partnership between him and Fawad Alam was very crucial. Adds that Shaheen Afridi was outstanding with the ball. Further adds that they wanted West Indies to bat around 20 overs on Day 4, which worked for them. Informs that they wanted to set a target around 330 for West Indies and they needed to be bold to level the series. Praises Nauman Ali for providing with 3 big wickets. Mentions that they wanted to play a spinner in this game as they felt that it would turn late in the game. About Shaheen Afridi, says that he is very young and is improving constantly.

Shaheen Afridi is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH and PLAYER OF THE SERIES. Shaheen Afridi starts by saying that it was a team effort and he is happy that he delivered for his team. He adds that it was tough because it was the last day and it was very hot. He adds that they knew when one wicket comes another one will soon follow. He also adds that all credit for his development goes to his brother and ends by saying that it was a very important win and happy to get on the board on the WTC points table.

Kraigg Brathwaite, the West Indies skipper, says that they were behind the game from the start. Adds that the batters need to work on the mindset as they are technically sound. Says that they need to find a way to get through the tough periods. Further adds that the team did a superb job in the first Test and the bowlers bowled really well in this game too. Says that they were not good in the first innings in this Test and that cost them. Praises Jayden Seales and says that he is a star in the making and he can get over 250 Test wickets. Praises Pakistan and says that they were very good as a bowling group.

Earlier in the Test, Pakistan were in big trouble at the start of Day 1 as they lost 3 wickets very early. But Babar Azam and Fawad Alam ensured that they recovered from that. The first innings was all about Alam as he went on to score a ton and made sure that his team got to a decent score. Despite Day 2 being washed out, the match remained exciting as late on Day 3, West Indies lost their top order and were behind the curve. It didn't take Pakistan too long to wrap things up on Day 4 and they had a big lead of 152 as the hosts crumbled for 150. The star of the show was Shaheen Afridi as he took 6 wickets in the first innings. Pakistan came out to bat with the sole intent of scoring quick runs and they did just that as they scored 176 runs at more than 6 runs per over. That meant that West Indies needed 329 runs to win the Test.

The stars for Pakistan in this innings were the two left-arm bowlers. Shaheen Afridi and Nauman Ali struck at the right time for the visitors and provided them with key breakthroughs. Shaheen Afridi took 4 wickets while Nauman Ali took 3 big ones. Hasan Ali was also very good in the first session and got 2 wickets. Afridi was sensational throughout the game and got 10 wickets in total.

West Indies had a big target to chase but they started decently. Kieran Powell and Kraigg Brathwaite were looking good but late on Day 4, Powell was run out. On Day 5 though, they had a collapse. In their top order, no one apart from Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood stayed out for long and both these two batters got out after getting starts. Kyle Mayers and Jason Holder did try to repair things but Mayers got out just before the rain break and they were in trouble. Holder and Joshua Da Silva stitched a decent stand, but Holder got out before the second new ball was available. That was the final nail in the coffin as the lower order crumbled.

A wonderful performance by Pakistan and they have deserved this victory. They lost the first Test by a whisker but have dominated this Test thoroughly. The hosts were outclassed and outplayed and barring that first hour on Day 1, they were never really on top of the game.

83.2W

OUT! CAUGHT! That's it, Pakistan have leveled the series! Shaheen Afridi pitches this one up, on middle and Joshua Da Silva looks to take him on. Da Silva looks to go over mid on but only manages to find the fielder there, Faheem Ashraf who takes a simple catch. It is only fitting that Shaheen Afridi is the man to pick up the final wicket. PAKISTAN WIN BY 109 RUNS!

83.14

FOUR! Up and over! Full ball, on off. Da Silva lifts it over mid off for a boundary.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 83 overs : 215/9

J Seales0 (2)

J Silva11 (50)

M Abbas14-3-42-0

82.60

Length ball, on leg. Seales gets hit on the pads as he looks to flick.

82.50

Length ball, on off. Blocked out.

82.41

On a length, outside off. Joshua Da Silva pushes it past point for a quick single.

82.30

Length ball, on leg. Blocked out.

82.22

Fuller ball, outside off. Joshua Da Silva drives it past covers for one.

82.10

Length ball, on leg. Worked to the leg side.

Jayden Seales is the last man in. Mohammad Abbas (13-3-39-0) is back into the attack now.

Review time. Kemar Roach has decided to take the DRS for an LBW decision. UltraEdge shows a flat line as the ball passes the bat and Ball Tracker shows three reds. Kemar Roach has to depart and West Indies lose the review as well.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 82 overs : 212/9

K Roach7 (15)

J Silva8 (46)

S Afridi17-5-39-3

81.6W

OUT! LBW! Shaheen Afridi strikes again! Length ball, lands on middle and nips back in. Roach is struck on the pads while looking to block it. The appeal is put in and the umpire's finger goes up. Roach decides to review this. No bat on that one and three reds on Ball Tracker! Just the one wicket remaining now for West Indies.

81.54

FOUR! Lovely shot. Full ball, on leg. Roach drives it down the ground for a boundary.

81.40

Back of a length, on leg. Roach gets hit on the pads while looking to flick.

81.30

Length ball, down leg. Roach misses the flick.

81.22

Very full and wide outside off. Roach carves it past point for a couple.

81.10

Length ball, outside off. Left alone by Roach.

Shaheen Afridi (16-5-33-2) is back on.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 81 overs : 206/8

J Silva8 (46)

K Roach1 (9)

N Ali22-7-52-3

80.60

Tossed up, on off. Pushed back to Ali by Da Silva.

80.50

Shorter ball, on off. Pushed to mid off now.

80.40

Shorter ball, on off. Pushed to mid on.

80.30

Flatter ball, on off. Joshua Da Silva blocks it out.

80.20

Fuller ball, on off. Pushed to covers.

Commentary

The chase is set to begin. The Pakistan players are in a huddle near the ropes, as they spread out to their respective fielding positions. Kieran Powell and Kraigg Brathwaite come out to open the batting for West Indies. Mohammad Abbas to start with the ball.

West Indies could not stem up the flow of runs! They have their task cut out in front of them and it's not an easy one. Their bowlers toiled but were hit all over the ground. Jason Holder though, bowled with control and picked up two wickets. Joseph also got a couple of wickets, while Mayers and Kraigg Brathwaite got a breakthrough each. After a difficult day so far, it's now up to their batters to see them through Day 4. Can the hosts put up a better fight? Let's find out, as the chase is not far away.

Pakistan had a clear intention in mind and that was to attack. They did just that and went on to score quick runs. The openers set the tone nicely as they put on a 70-run stand. Every batter that came in after that, contributed to the cause as Pakistan notched up 176 runs, extending their lead to overall 328 runs. Babar Azam declared once he got out as he felet that they have enough runs on the board to defend.

27.2W

OUT! CAUGHT! Alzarri Joseph grabs his second wicket of the innings. A length ball, on off. Babar Azam lifts it towards long on. Nkrumah Bonner comes running and takes a brilliant low catch. Pakistan have decided to declare on 176 for 6.

27.10

A length ball, going down leg. Azam looks to pull it away but misses. Joshua Da Silva dives to his left but could not grab the ball easily.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 176/5

B Azam33 (39)

M Rizwan10 (9)

J Holder6-0-27-2

26.61

IN THE AIR..SAFE! A touch short, on off. Azam stays back and looks to play it across the line. He does so but from the toe end of the blade. The ball lands short off the fielder at long on. They take one.

26.51

Full and on middle. Rizwan flicks it through square leg for a single.

26.40

Holder takes away the pace from this one. A slower full length delivery, on off. Rizwan comes back and defends it back to the bowler.

26.31

A length ball, on off. Azam pulls it away towards long on off the bottom end. They take one.

26.20

A length ball, way outside off. Azam watches it sail past him to the keeper. He wanted a wide but does not get one.

26.10

Full and sliding down leg. Azam looks to flick it away but misses. Joshua Da Silva collects the ball comfortably.

26.11wd

WIDE! Full and way outside the tramline. Azam leaves it alone. Wide called. Another extra run to the lead.

Joshua Da Silva receiving some treatment from the physio. We are unaware what the issue exactly is but it might be something to do with the catch he took earlier. He seems to be okay now which is good news. Jason Holder is back from the other end.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 172/5

M Rizwan9 (7)

B Azam31 (35)

A Joseph4-0-24-1

25.62

Good running! A length ball, on off. Rizwan pushes it through cover-point and gets a couple.

25.50

BEATEN! A good-length ball, outside off. Rizwan moves across and looks to work it on the leg side but misses. The ball zips past the outside edge.

25.41

Back of a length and on off. Azam hangs back and pulls it through mid-wicket for another single.

25.31

Full and on off. Rizwan tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

25.24

FOUR! EDGY! Only if there was a slip or two in place, there could have been a chance. A length ball, on off. Rizwan looks to push it out but gets an outside edge. The ball flies past Joshua Da Silva and races away to the boundary. Nothing the bowler can do about it.

25.10

A full-length ball, down the leg side. Rizwan looks to flick it away but misses. Joshua Da Silva dives to his left to make a sharp stop.

Alzarri Joseph comes back into the attack now.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 164/5

M Rizwan2 (2)

B Azam30 (34)

K Mayers7-0-43-1

24.61

Pitched up, around off. Rizwan drives it towards wide long off for a run.

24.51

Full, outside off. Azam bunts it on the off side and takes a quick single.

24.40

CLOSE! Length ball, outside off but it's bowled slower. Babar Azam looks to swing it on the leg side but gets the bottom edge which falls just short of Joshua Da Silva behind the stumps.

24.30

Full and wide, Azam watchfully leaves it.

24.21

Fullish delivery, outside off. Rizwan gets it through covers for a single.

24.11

Length ball, outside off. Azam lifts it over covers for a run.

Mohammad Rizwan comes in at number 7.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 160/5

F Ashraf9 (7)

B Azam28 (30)

J Holder5-0-23-2

23.6W

OUT! LBW! Jason Holder gets a near yorker in and reaps the reward. This one is angled in, very full on middle and Faheem Ashraf plays all around it. Ashraf looks to heave it on the leg side but gets trapped plumb in front. Holder appeals and the umpire has an easy decision to make. Jason Holder once again provides the breakthrough for his team.

23.51

Slower and shorter, on leg stump. Azam pulls it to deep square leg and rotates the strike.

23.41

Fuller one, on middle and flicked away to wide long on for a run by Ashraf.

Commentary

The third innings is set to begin. The West Indies players stride out to the middle. Followed by Imran Butt and Abid Ali who walk out to open for Pakistan. Kemar Roach to start with the ball.

Right then. Pakistan have a handy lead of 152 runs. They will come out to bat and look to swell their lead. The West Indian bowlers have a huge task in front of them. They have to bundle out Pakistan for a low score, if they want to go on a hunt for a victory. Do join us in a short while for the third innings.

It was all about Shaheen Afridi! He started the proceedings for the visitors and ended it as well. He was surely the pick of the bowlers with 6 wickets to his name. Faheem Ashraf got a single wicket to his name. But it was a proud moment for Mohammad Abbas, who toiled hard and it paid off, as he ended up with three wickets. The Pakistani pacers never let the batters settle and left the hosts in an unpleasant situation.

The West Indies tail-enders could not hold the fort for long! Earlier, West Indies lost three early wickets in a jiffy and their top-order was destroyed. They were sent back with a disadvantage on Day 3, which continued to haunt them on Day 4. Bonner and Blackwood showed some signs of a fightback but it was not enough. They suffered another collapse in the middle order and were in all sorts of trouble. Holder gave them a positive start after Lunch and it looked like he was going to stay in the middle for long. But in no time, he fell out to Shaheen Afridi and all the West Indian hopes were shattered.

It did not take long for Pakistan to get rid of the tail-enders. Thanks to their main man with the ball Shaheen Afridi, who picked up 6 wickets in this innings, his best effort in a Test inning. Pakistan get a handy lead of 152 runs.

51.3W

OUT! CAUGHT! West Indies have been bundled out for 150 runs! Babar Azam takes a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Kemar Roach. Afridi pitches this one up, on middle. Roach goes for the big heave over mid-wicket but doesn't manage to clear Babar Azam, who jumps up and takes a beauty. Shaheen Afridi gets his sixth wicket and that's a career-best for him in an innings of a Test match.

51.20

Length ball, straying down leg. Roach looks to pull hard but misses.

51.16

SIX! WOW! Banged in short, around middle. Roach stays back and dispatches it over the square leg fence.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 51 overs : 144/9

J Seales0 (2)

K Roach2 (20)

H Ali8-1-30-0

50.60

Ali comes from the around the wicket to the left-hander and serves this one full outside off. Seales shoulders arms.

50.51

Full again, on off. Roach looks to cover drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat towards deep mid-wicket. They take one.

50.40

Full, on off and driven straight to mid off.

50.30

Length ball, on middle. Roach defends it on the leg side.

50.20

A quick bumper, on middle. Roach ducks under it.

50.10

On a length, around off. Roach plays it to covers.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 143/9

J Seales0 (1)

K Roach1 (15)

S Afridi17-7-45-5

49.60

Full and on the pads. Seales flicks it to mid-wicket.

49.5W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! It is a 5-fer for Shaheen Afridi. What a game he is having. He has gotten Holder to depart, who was also the last hope for West Indies. A full-length ball, outside off. The ball nips away a bit. Holder stays back and looks to play the cover drive but mistimes it completely. The ball takes the outside edge and Mohammad Rizwan does the rest behind the wickets.

Jayden Seales is the last man in for West Indies.

49.52nb

Angles in a length ball, onto the pads. Roach tucks it to deep square leg for a single. The umpire signals a no ball as the bowler oversteps.

49.41

A length ball, on off. Holder whips it through square leg for a single.

49.32

On a length and around off. Holder lifts it over the bowler's head. The ball goes towards long off. The batters take two.

49.20

Angles in a length ball, on off. Holder defends it back to the bowler.

49.10

A length ball, around off. The ball nips in a bit. Holder lets it go to the keeper.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 138/8

K Roach0 (14)

J Holder23 (25)

M Abbas18-6-44-3

48.60

Good length and outside off. Roach comes across and leaves it alone.

48.50

A full-length ball, on off. Roach defends it out solidly.

48.40

On a length, around off. Roach defends it to cover.

48.31

A length ball, on the bodyline. Holder stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket. They take one.

48.20

On off, pushed to cover.

48.16

SIX! All the way! You cannot ask for a more clean strike. A length ball, on off. Holder stands tall and powers it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 131/8

K Roach0 (11)

J Holder16 (22)

S Afridi16-7-40-4

47.60

A sharp bouncer on middle. Roach ducks under it.

47.50

Full length and just outside off. Roach looks to defend it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Commentary

We are back for the next innings! The players of Pakistan are out in the middle. Kieran Powell and Kraigg Brathwaite are the openers for West Indies. Mohammad Abbas to start the proceedings with the ball. Here we go...

West Indies will be looking to start strongly with the bat and end the day with wickets in hand. Jason Holder and Jayden Seales were the pick of the bowlers on Day 3 as they both ended with two wickets each. Roach had picked up three wickets on Day 1 but couldn't add to his tally and Alzarri Joseph continued to have a dry spell with the ball. West Indies took some time to clean up the tail and it's now up to their batters to make an impact. Stay tuned for the the second innings.

Pakistan will be pleased with how things turned out in the end. They lost three early wickets on Day 1 and had a slow start to the day 3 as well, but then the star man from Day 1, Fawad Alam came out and batted like he never left the crease. Alam stitched together important partnerships with the lower order batsmen, specially the partnership with Shaheen Afridi proved to be most fruitful. Alam remained unbeaten on 124 as Pakistan declared with 302 runs on the board. Pakistan will now be looking to get early wickets and gain further momentum.

Pakistan have declared on 302/9. Around 20-30 overs remaining in the day, Babar Azam might look at this as a decent score to post and ask the Windies batters to battle out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 110 overs : 302/9

M Abbas0 (4)

F Alam124 (213)

J Seales15-4-31-3

109.60

Another full ball, outside off. Abbas misses his drive.

109.50

A full ball, outside off. Abbas looks to poke at it but misses.

109.40

BEATEN! Beautiful delivery! This was on a length, outside off. Abbas looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

109.30

A good length ball, outside off and this one bounces extra. Abbas sways away from it.

Mohammad Abbas is the last man in.

109.2W

OUT! TAKEN! Shaheen Afridi has to depart now. A short of a length ball, around leg stump. Shaheen Afridi hops and looks to flick but gets some glove on it. The ball lobs in the air and Kieran Powell takes a simple catch at short square leg.

109.11

A length ball, outside off. Alam punches off the front foot through covers for a single.

Jayden Seales comes in to replace Alzarri Joseph.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 109 overs : 301/8

S Afridi19 (32)

F Alam123 (212)

R Chase8-0-32-0

108.60

Flatter ball, on middle. Blocked out.

108.50

A shorter ball outside off, tapped to point.

108.44

FOUR! Nicely played! Serves a very full ball, on middle. Afridi goes for the reverse sweep and hits it well past point for a boundary. Also, 300 up for Pakistan.

108.30

Tossed up, full on middle. Blocked out.

108.21

Very full, on middle, pushed to long on for a single.

108.10

A full ball, on middle. Alam prods forward and defends it out.

Roston Chase has been brought back into the attack.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 108 overs : 296/8

F Alam122 (210)

S Afridi15 (28)

A Joseph18-1-75-0

107.61

Another single as this is tucked to mid on. This was full and on middle.

107.50

Around off, on a length, worked on the off side.

107.42

A short of a length ball, on off. Alam looks to pull but gets inner half towards long off for two runs as the fielder cuts it off in the deep.

107.31

Runs flowing nicely for Pakistan! A full ball, on off, punched to covers for one.

107.21

A good length ball, outside off, Alam cuts it to deep point for another single.

107.11

On middle, flicked to square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 107 overs : 290/8

S Afridi13 (26)

F Alam118 (206)

K Roach27-9-68-3

106.61

A length ball, outside off, driven wide of mid off for a single.

106.50

A short ball, on off. Left alone.

106.44

FOUR! Good shot! A slower ball, spilled down the leg side. Afridi tickles it down to fine leg for a boundary.

106.30

A length ball way outside off. Afridi swings and misses.

106.21

Around off, on a length, tapped to covers for a quick single.

West Indies
Pakistan
West Indies
Pakistan
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
K B'waite

c Fawad Alam b Nauman Ali

39 147 5 0 26.53
K Powell

run out (Shaheen Afridi / Mohammad Rizwan)

23 41 3 0 56.09
A Joseph

c Mohammad Rizwan b Shaheen Afridi

17 35 2 0 48.57
N Bonner

lbw b Hasan Ali

2 8 0 0 25
R Chase

c Imran Butt b Hasan Ali

0 15 0 0 0
J B'kwood

c Mohammad Rizwan b Nauman Ali

25 54 3 0 46.29
K Mayers

c Mohammad Rizwan b Shaheen Afridi

32 53 5 0 60.37
J Holder

c Fawad Alam b Nauman Ali

47 83 5 2 56.62
J Silva

c Faheem Ashraf b Shaheen Afridi

15 52 2 0 28.84
K Roach

lbw b Shaheen Afridi

7 15 1 0 46.66
J Seales

not out

0 2 0 0 0
Extras

(b 4,lb 2,w 1,nb 5,Penalty 0)

12
Total 83.2 (RR: 2.63)
219/10

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(K Powell, 13 ov) (A Joseph, 23.5 ov) (N Bonner, 27.1 ov) (R Chase, 31.4 ov) (J B'kwood, 46.3 ov) (K B'waite, 52.3 ov) (K Mayers, 65.3 ov) (J Holder, 76.2 ov) (K Roach, 82 ov) (J Silva, 83.2 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
M Abbas
14 3 42 0 3
S Afridi
17.2 5 43 4 2.48
H Ali
14 6 37 2 2.64
F Ashraf
13 5 36 0 2.76
N Ali
22 7 52 3 2.36
F Alam
3 1 3 0 1
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
I Butt

c Nkrumah Bonner b Kyle Mayers

37 44 5 0 84.09
A Ali

c sub Shai Hope b Alzarri Joseph

29 23 6 0 126.08
A Ali

c Jermaine Blackwood b Kraigg Brathwaite

22 30 3 0 73.33
B Azam

c Nkrumah Bonner b Alzarri Joseph

33 41 1 1 80.48
H Ali

c Joshua Da Silva b Jason Holder

17 11 0 2 154.54
F Ashraf

lbw b Jason Holder

9 7 1 0 128.57
M Rizwan

not out

10 9 1 0 111.11
Extras

(b 5,lb 6,w 7,nb 1,Penalty 0)

19
Total 27.2 (RR: 6.44)
176/6

Did not bat: F Alam, N Ali, M Abbas, S Afridi

Fall of wickets:

(A Ali, 9.3 ov) (I Butt, 13 ov) (A Ali, 17.3 ov) (H Ali, 21.2 ov) (F Ashraf, 24 ov) (B Azam, 27.2 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
K Roach
3 1 11 0 3.66
J Seales
3 0 32 0 10.66
J Holder
6 0 27 2 4.50
A Joseph
4.2 0 24 2 5.53
K Mayers
7 0 43 1 6.14
K B'waite
4 0 28 1 7
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
K B'waite

b Shaheen Afridi

4 17 0 0 23.52
K Powell

lbw b Shaheen Afridi

5 15 0 0 33.33
N Bonner

c Mohammad Rizwan b Mohammad Abbas

37 116 6 0 31.89
R Chase

b Faheem Ashraf

10 24 1 1 41.66
A Joseph

c Babar Azam b Shaheen Afridi

4 22 1 0 18.18
J B'kwood

c Fawad Alam b Shaheen Afridi

33 50 6 0 66
K Mayers

c Mohammad Rizwan b Mohammad Abbas

0 1 0 0 0
J Holder

c Mohammad Rizwan b Shaheen Afridi

26 30 2 2 86.66
J Silva

lbw b Mohammad Abbas

6 15 1 0 40
K Roach

c Babar Azam b Shaheen Afridi

8 23 0 1 34.78
J Seales

not out

0 2 0 0 0
Extras

(b 0,lb 10,w 1,nb 6,Penalty 0)

17
Total 51.3 (RR: 2.91)
150/10

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(K Powell, 3.5 ov) (K B'waite, 5.3 ov) (R Chase, 13.3 ov) (A Joseph, 21.1 ov) (N Bonner, 38.5 ov) (K Mayers, 39 ov) (J B'kwood, 40 ov) (J Silva, 44.5 ov) (J Holder, 49.5 ov) (K Roach, 51.3 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
M Abbas
18 6 44 3 2.44
S Afridi
17.3 7 51 6 2.91
H Ali
8 1 30 0 3.75
F Ashraf
7 4 14 1 2
N Ali
1 0 1 0 1
Batter R B 4s 6s SR
A Ali

c Jermaine Blackwood b Kemar Roach

1 2 0 0 50
I Butt

c Joshua Da Silva b Jayden Seales

1 12 0 0 8.33
A Ali

c Joshua Da Silva b Kemar Roach

0 6 0 0 0
B Azam

c Jason Holder b Kemar Roach

75 174 13 0 43.10
F Alam

not out

124 213 17 0 58.21
M Rizwan

lbw b Jason Holder

31 115 2 0 26.95
F Ashraf

lbw b Jayden Seales

26 78 4 0 33.33
N Ali

c Joshua Da Silva b Jason Holder

0 1 0 0 0
H Ali

run out (Nkrumah Bonner / Joshua Da Silva)

9 28 0 0 32.14
S Afridi

c Kieran Powell b Jayden Seales

19 33 2 0 57.57
M Abbas

not out

0 4 0 0 0
Extras

(b 1,lb 9,w 0,nb 6,Penalty 0)

16
Total 110.0 (RR: 2.75)
302/9

Did not bat:

Fall of wickets:

(A Ali, 0.3 ov) (A Ali, 2.3 ov) (I Butt, 3.5 ov) (B Azam, 60.4 ov) (F Ashraf, 84 ov) (M Rizwan, 91.1 ov) (N Ali, 91.2 ov) (H Ali, 100.4 ov) (S Afridi, 109.2 ov)
Bowler O M R W ER
K Roach
27 9 68 3 2.51
J Seales
15 4 31 3 2.06
A Joseph
18 1 75 0 4.16
J Holder
23 9 46 2 2
K Mayers
17 5 34 0 2
R Chase
8 0 32 0 4
N Bonner
1 0 6 0 6
K B'waite
1 1 0 0 0
West Indies
Pakistan
West Indies
Pakistan

Commentary

Babar Azam and Kraigg Brathwaite both take the trophy and pose for the cameras. The series has been leveled 1-1 by Pakistan. That is all we have from this series and we hope that you enjoyed our coverage. There is plenty of cricketing action coming in the near future and we hope you will join us for the same. Till then, take care and goodbye!

Babar Azam, the Pakistan skipper, says that it was a very important game as they lost the first game. Says that the partnership between him and Fawad Alam was very crucial. Adds that Shaheen Afridi was outstanding with the ball. Further adds that they wanted West Indies to bat around 20 overs on Day 4, which worked for them. Informs that they wanted to set a target around 330 for West Indies and they needed to be bold to level the series. Praises Nauman Ali for providing with 3 big wickets. Mentions that they wanted to play a spinner in this game as they felt that it would turn late in the game. About Shaheen Afridi, says that he is very young and is improving constantly.

Shaheen Afridi is the PLAYER OF THE MATCH and PLAYER OF THE SERIES. Shaheen Afridi starts by saying that it was a team effort and he is happy that he delivered for his team. He adds that it was tough because it was the last day and it was very hot. He adds that they knew when one wicket comes another one will soon follow. He also adds that all credit for his development goes to his brother and ends by saying that it was a very important win and happy to get on the board on the WTC points table.

Kraigg Brathwaite, the West Indies skipper, says that they were behind the game from the start. Adds that the batters need to work on the mindset as they are technically sound. Says that they need to find a way to get through the tough periods. Further adds that the team did a superb job in the first Test and the bowlers bowled really well in this game too. Says that they were not good in the first innings in this Test and that cost them. Praises Jayden Seales and says that he is a star in the making and he can get over 250 Test wickets. Praises Pakistan and says that they were very good as a bowling group.

Earlier in the Test, Pakistan were in big trouble at the start of Day 1 as they lost 3 wickets very early. But Babar Azam and Fawad Alam ensured that they recovered from that. The first innings was all about Alam as he went on to score a ton and made sure that his team got to a decent score. Despite Day 2 being washed out, the match remained exciting as late on Day 3, West Indies lost their top order and were behind the curve. It didn't take Pakistan too long to wrap things up on Day 4 and they had a big lead of 152 as the hosts crumbled for 150. The star of the show was Shaheen Afridi as he took 6 wickets in the first innings. Pakistan came out to bat with the sole intent of scoring quick runs and they did just that as they scored 176 runs at more than 6 runs per over. That meant that West Indies needed 329 runs to win the Test.

The stars for Pakistan in this innings were the two left-arm bowlers. Shaheen Afridi and Nauman Ali struck at the right time for the visitors and provided them with key breakthroughs. Shaheen Afridi took 4 wickets while Nauman Ali took 3 big ones. Hasan Ali was also very good in the first session and got 2 wickets. Afridi was sensational throughout the game and got 10 wickets in total.

West Indies had a big target to chase but they started decently. Kieran Powell and Kraigg Brathwaite were looking good but late on Day 4, Powell was run out. On Day 5 though, they had a collapse. In their top order, no one apart from Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood stayed out for long and both these two batters got out after getting starts. Kyle Mayers and Jason Holder did try to repair things but Mayers got out just before the rain break and they were in trouble. Holder and Joshua Da Silva stitched a decent stand, but Holder got out before the second new ball was available. That was the final nail in the coffin as the lower order crumbled.

A wonderful performance by Pakistan and they have deserved this victory. They lost the first Test by a whisker but have dominated this Test thoroughly. The hosts were outclassed and outplayed and barring that first hour on Day 1, they were never really on top of the game.

83.2W

OUT! CAUGHT! That's it, Pakistan have leveled the series! Shaheen Afridi pitches this one up, on middle and Joshua Da Silva looks to take him on. Da Silva looks to go over mid on but only manages to find the fielder there, Faheem Ashraf who takes a simple catch. It is only fitting that Shaheen Afridi is the man to pick up the final wicket. PAKISTAN WIN BY 109 RUNS!

83.14

FOUR! Up and over! Full ball, on off. Da Silva lifts it over mid off for a boundary.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 83 overs : 215/9

J Seales0 (2)

J Silva11 (50)

M Abbas14-3-42-0

82.60

Length ball, on leg. Seales gets hit on the pads as he looks to flick.

82.50

Length ball, on off. Blocked out.

82.41

On a length, outside off. Joshua Da Silva pushes it past point for a quick single.

82.30

Length ball, on leg. Blocked out.

82.22

Fuller ball, outside off. Joshua Da Silva drives it past covers for one.

82.10

Length ball, on leg. Worked to the leg side.

Jayden Seales is the last man in. Mohammad Abbas (13-3-39-0) is back into the attack now.

Review time. Kemar Roach has decided to take the DRS for an LBW decision. UltraEdge shows a flat line as the ball passes the bat and Ball Tracker shows three reds. Kemar Roach has to depart and West Indies lose the review as well.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 82 overs : 212/9

K Roach7 (15)

J Silva8 (46)

S Afridi17-5-39-3

81.6W

OUT! LBW! Shaheen Afridi strikes again! Length ball, lands on middle and nips back in. Roach is struck on the pads while looking to block it. The appeal is put in and the umpire's finger goes up. Roach decides to review this. No bat on that one and three reds on Ball Tracker! Just the one wicket remaining now for West Indies.

81.54

FOUR! Lovely shot. Full ball, on leg. Roach drives it down the ground for a boundary.

81.40

Back of a length, on leg. Roach gets hit on the pads while looking to flick.

81.30

Length ball, down leg. Roach misses the flick.

81.22

Very full and wide outside off. Roach carves it past point for a couple.

81.10

Length ball, outside off. Left alone by Roach.

Shaheen Afridi (16-5-33-2) is back on.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 81 overs : 206/8

J Silva8 (46)

K Roach1 (9)

N Ali22-7-52-3

80.60

Tossed up, on off. Pushed back to Ali by Da Silva.

80.50

Shorter ball, on off. Pushed to mid off now.

80.40

Shorter ball, on off. Pushed to mid on.

80.30

Flatter ball, on off. Joshua Da Silva blocks it out.

80.20

Fuller ball, on off. Pushed to covers.

80.10

Flatter ball, outside off. Left alone.

Second new ball is available now. Babar Azam, after much discussion has decided to take the second new ball straightaway.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 80 overs : 206/8

J Silva8 (40)

K Roach1 (9)

F Alam3-1-3-0

79.61

Full, on middle. Joshua Da Silva pushes it to mid on and sets off for a quick single. The fielder fumbles allowing an easy run.

79.50

Tossed up, on off. Kept out by Da Silva.

79.40

Tossed up, on off and driven to mid off.

79.30

Full again, on off. Da Silva solidly defends it out.

79.21

Flatter one, on the pads. Roach sweeps it to deep square leg for one.

79.10

Full and quick, on off. Kept out by Roach.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 79 overs : 204/8

J Silva7 (36)

K Roach0 (7)

N Ali21-6-52-3

78.60

Another dot to end. This one is flighted on middle and Da Silva keeps it out. Maiden over from Nauman Ali.

78.50

Floated up, around off. Da Silva stays solid in defense.

78.40

This one is pushed wider and Joshua Da Silva leaves it alone.

78.30

Flighted, on off. Joshua Da Silva pats it back to the bowler.

78.20

Tossed up, full and on off. Da Silva drives it nicely to mid off.

78.10

Loopy ball, just outside off. Joshua Da Silva makes a good leave.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 78 overs : 204/8

K Roach0 (7)

J Silva7 (30)

F Alam2-1-1-0

77.60

Flatter one, on the stumps. Kept out.

77.50

Slower one, flighted on off. Kemar Roach watchfully keeps it out.

77.40

Flatter one, angled in on middle. Roach manages to block it out.

77.31

Darted in on middle, Da Silva drives it to wide of mid on and takes a quick single.

77.20

Full and quick, outside off. Da Silva drives it to cover.

77.10

Flatter one, on middle and played towards mid on.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 77 overs : 203/8

K Roach0 (4)

J Silva6 (27)

N Ali20-5-52-3

76.60

Tossed up, on off and Roach blocks it out.

76.50

Flighted nicely, on off and turning away just a bit. Roach looks to block but the ball goes past the outside edge.

76.40

Full, on middle. Roach defends it out.

76.34b

FOUR BYES! Tossed up, around off and this one beats everyone and races into the third man fence. 200 is up for West Indies.

Kemar Roach walks out to bat.

76.2W

OUT! CAUGHT! One drive too many from Jason Holder and this might just be the final nail in the coffin for West Indies. This one is flighted nicely, around off. Jason Holder plays an uppish drive and holds out to cover. Fawad Alam gets low and pouches an important catch. Nauman Ali has been rewarded for his continued probing.

76.14

FOUR! Tossed up, outside off and once again Jason Holder drives it through covers for a boundary.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 76 overs : 195/7

J Silva6 (27)

J Holder43 (81)

F Alam1-1-0-0

75.60

Short again, on middle. Da Silva keeps it out. Maiden over from Fawad Alam.

75.50

A touch shorter, on middle and kept out by Joshua Da Silva.

75.40

Shorter delivery, on middle and leg. Da Silva tucks it to mid-wicket.

75.30

Fuller one, on middle. Turned to mid-wicket.

75.20

Quicker one, sliding down leg. Joshua Da Silva looks to flick and gets hit on the pads.

75.10

Darted in, on off. Kept out by Da Silva.

Fawad Alam to bowl now.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 75 overs : 195/7

J Holder43 (81)

J Silva6 (21)

N Ali19-5-48-2

74.60

Loopy ball, on off. Blocked out.

5 overs until the second new ball can be taken. The artificial lights have been turned on.

74.54

FOUR! Smacked! Tossed up, outside off. Jason Holder frees his arms and thrashes it past covers for a boundary.

74.40

Fuller ball, on off. Holder comes forward to block it.

74.30

Nicely tossed up, outside off. Pushed to covers.

74.20

Loopy ball, around off. Holder clips it to mid on.

74.10

Tossed up, on off. Blocked out.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 74 overs : 191/7

J Holder39 (75)

J Silva6 (21)

F Ashraf13-5-36-0

73.61

Length ball, on off. Holder runs it past point for one.

73.50

Full ball, outside off. Holder leans into it and plays it to cover.

73.40

Good-length ball, on the fourth stump. Holder pushes it to cover.

73.34

FOUR! Nicely done. On a length, outside off. Holder runs it past the slip cordon and gets a boundary.

73.20

Fuller ball, on off. Holder nudges it to mid on.

73.10

Full ball, on off. Holder leans forward and blocks it.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 73 overs : 186/7

J Silva6 (21)

J Holder34 (69)

N Ali18-5-44-2

72.60

Flatter ball, outside off. Da Silva pushes it to covers.

72.50

Fuller ball, outside off. Left alone.

72.40

Nicely tossed up, on middle. A nice stride is put in by Joshua Da Silva to defend this.

72.30

Loopy ball, on off. Joshua Da Silva pushes it back to the bowler.

72.20

Tossed up, way outside off. Left alone.

72.10

Fuller ball, on off. Pushed back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 72 overs : 186/7

J Holder34 (69)

J Silva6 (15)

F Ashraf12-5-31-0

71.60

Length ball, around off. Holder strides forward and blocks it out.

71.50

A touch fuller, on off. Holder blocks it out.

71.42

Shorter ball, outside off. Holder pushes it past covers for a couple.

71.30

Full ball, outside off. Holder leans forward and pushes it to mid off.

71.20

On a length, around off. Blocked out.

71.14

FOUR! Top shot. Full ball, on leg. Holder whips it past mid on for a boundary.

Faheem Ashraf (11-5-25-0) comes in to replace Shaheen Afridi.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 71 overs : 180/7

J Silva6 (15)

J Holder28 (63)

N Ali17-4-44-2

70.60

Tossed up, on off. Joshua Da Silva blocks it out.

70.51

Just a single as Holder pushes it to long off.

70.40

Tossed up, on off. Blocked out.

70.30

Loopy ball, on off. Driven to covers.

70.26

SIX! Just over the fielder! Tossed up, on off. Holder lofts it to long off. Shaheen Afridi leaps up and gets a hand to it but the momentum takes him over the ropes.

70.14

FOUR! Shorter ball, on off. Holder pulls it past mid on for a boundary.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 70 overs : 169/7

J Silva6 (14)

J Holder17 (58)

S Afridi16-5-33-2

69.64

FOUR! Sweetly timed by Joshua Da Silva. Full and straight and driven past mid on for a boundary. That will make Joshua Da Silva feel much better.

69.50

This one is pitched up on off. Da Silva stays solid in defense.

69.40

Fullish delivery, on off. Da Silva flicks it to mid-wicket.

69.30

Pitched up, on off, from around the wicket. Joshua Da Silva drives it to mid off where the fielder fumblea a bit. No run taken though.

69.20

Length again, on top of off. Da Silva defends it off the back foot.

69.10

Length ball, angling across to the right-hander and pushed wider. Joshua Da Silva leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 69 overs : 165/7

J Holder17 (58)

J Silva2 (8)

N Ali16-4-33-2

68.60

Tossed up, around off and blocked out by Holder.

68.50

Flighted ball, on middle. Holder turns it to the leg side.

68.40

Uppish but safe. Floated, on off. Holder drives it on the bounce to cover.

68.30

Flatter one, on off. Holder blocks it out.

68.22

Slower one, on leg stump. Holder waits for it and works it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

68.10

Tossed up, on off. Holder defends it well.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 68 overs : 163/7

J Holder15 (52)

J Silva2 (8)

S Afridi15-5-29-2

67.61

CLOSE! Full, around off and Holder looks to cover drive. He gets it off the inside edge and past the leg stump towards fine leg for a single.

67.50

Pitched up, on middle. Holder blocks it out solidly.

67.41

Length ball, sliding down leg. Glanced off the hip towards fine leg for a single.

67.30

A quick bumper, angled in on leg stump. Da Silva manages to duck under it.

67.20

PLAY AND A MISS! Length ball, outside off. Da Silva looks to drive but gets beaten by the pace of the delivery.

67.10

Pitched up, on off. Joshua Da Silva gets it off the inner half towards mid on.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 67 overs : 161/7

J Holder14 (50)

J Silva1 (4)

N Ali15-4-31-2

66.60

This one is pushed slower through the air and bowled around off. Holder blocks it out.

66.51

A touch shorter on middle. Joshua Da Silva gets off the mark with a single down to deep mid-wicket.

66.41

Full, on the stumps. Holder nudges it on the off side for a run.

66.30

Nicely flighted again and again beats the outside edge of Jason Holder. Around off and turns away, Holder looks to block but gets beaten.

66.20

BEATEN! Flights this one up nicely, around off and this one grips and turns. Holder looks to block but gets beaten.

66.10

Flatter one, sliding down leg. Holder leaves it alone.

Nauman Ali to continue from the other end.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 66 overs : 159/7

J Silva0 (3)

J Holder13 (45)

S Afridi14-5-27-2

65.60

Pitched up, on off. Joshua Da Silva stays solid in defense.

65.50

Full, outside off. Da Silva taps it back to the bowler who throws it back at the stumps.

65.40

A length ball, around off. Da Silva defends it to covers.

We are set for the final session of this Test! The players are out in the middle. Joshua Da Silva takes strike. Shaheen Afridi to finish his over.

... Day 5, Session 3 ...

Update 2:10 pm Local (7:10 pm GMT) - Early Tea has been taken. Plus, the visuals from the ground show that the drizzle has stopped for now. We should hopefully get some action soon. We now hear that play will resume at 2:45 pm Local (7:45 pm GMT)!

Things could get really interesting if and when play resumes. Assuming that cloud cover will still be around, it could assist the pacers but Pakistan will also be wary of another interruption. The wicket of Mayers is a big bonus for them at this moment as they move closer to bowling at the bowlers. But the West Indies tail is also capable of batting out as seen in the last Test. For all this to happen though, first it must stop raining. Fingers crossed for just that.

Update 1:51 pm Local (6:51 pm GMT) - Here come the covers. It has started raining now and the covers are coming in. It has gotten really overcast in the last few overs. The damp patch which delayed action on Day 3 is now covered. Pakistani camp will be quite frustrated due to this rain break. A big worry for them will be whether they get enough time if at all play resumes. Stay with us as we bring more updates

65.3W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Kyle Mayers has thrown it away and he'll be disappointed with himself. Pitched up, on off and swinging away. Mayers looks to drive across the line and gets the outside edge. Mohammad Rizwan dives to his left and takes a nice catch. Shaheen Afridi has been consistently providing the visitors with crucial breakthroughs and he does not disappoint when his skipper brought him on to do it again.

65.24

FOUR! Deliberate from Kyle Mayers. Length ball, around off and Mayers guides it through the slip cordon and into the fence.

65.12

Full, sliding in on middle. Mayers flicks it to deep square and picks up a couple of runs.

DRINKS! Kraigg Brathwaite was dismissed early in the session and since then Jason Holder and especially Kyle Mayers have steadied the ship. Nauman Ali was excellent after Lunch and got a wicket as all the other bowlers had to toil a bit. Abid Ali dropped Mayers and could that be the crucial point in this match? Also, Shaheen Afridi is back in the attack.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 65 overs : 153/6

J Holder13 (45)

K Mayers26 (50)

N Ali14-4-29-2

64.60

Loopy ball, on off. Drilled straight to short cover.

64.50

Shorter ball, outside off. Holder cuts it but the man at short cover dives and stops the ball.

64.40

Tossed up, on leg. Holder pushes it back to the bowler.

64.30

Shorter ball, on off. Holder pushes it to covers.

64.20

Flatter ball, on off. Blocked out.

64.11

Flatter ball, outside off. Mayers pushes it past cover for one.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 64 overs : 152/6

J Holder13 (40)

K Mayers25 (49)

F Ashraf11-5-25-0

63.60

Full again, but this is closer to the off pole. Holder gets forward and blocks it.

63.50

Full ball, but wide enough for Holder to leave it.

63.40

On a length, on the off pole. Holder looks to work it away but gets hit high on the pads.

63.30

Shorter ball, outside off. Holder pushes it to covers.

63.20

Back of a length, around off. Holder blocks it out.

63.21nb

Fuller ball, on off. Pushed to covers. No ball called for overstepping.

63.10

Back of a length, on off. Blocked out.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 63 overs : 151/6

K Mayers25 (49)

J Holder13 (33)

N Ali13-4-28-2

62.60

DROPPED! Flatter ball, on off. Mayers gets the inside edge back on the pads. The ball goes to the right of short leg. Abid Ali dives and gets his hands to it but the ball pops out. Ali is not at all impressed.

62.50

Shorter ball, on leg. Pushed to mid-wicket.

62.40

Quicker ball, on leg. Tucked to mid-wicket.

62.30

Fuller and quicker now, in the line of the stumps. Mayers blocks it out.

62.20

Flighted ball, outside off. Pushed back to the bowler.

62.10

Tossed up, on off. Pushed to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 62 overs : 151/6

J Holder13 (33)

K Mayers25 (43)

F Ashraf10-5-24-0

61.62

Just short! Length ball, around off. Holder gets the outside edge while looking to defend. But the ball lands just short of second slip. The fielder gets a hand to it but the ball rolls away. The other fielder chases the ball and dives to stop it before the ropes. Two taken.

61.50

Length ball, on off. Blocked out.

61.40

On a length, outside off. Holder stays in the crease and then blocks it out.

61.30

Fuller ball, on leg. Holder works it towards mid-wicket.

61.20

Length ball, outside off. Holder looks to push it away but gets beaten.

61.10

Back of a length, on off. Holder looks to defend but gets the inside edge back on the pads.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 61 overs : 149/6

J Holder11 (27)

K Mayers25 (43)

N Ali12-3-28-2

60.61

Darted on the pads. Tucked to the leg side for one.

60.50

Fuller ball, on off. Holder prods forward and blocks it.

60.40

Tossed up, outside off. Left alone.

60.42nb

Full ball, on the pads. Whipped to deep mid-wicket for one. No ball called for overstepping.

60.31

Just a single as Holder pushes this towards long off.

60.20

Tossed up, around off. Holder looks to block but the ball zips past the outside edge.

60.10

Loopy ball, on off. Pushed to covers.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 60 overs : 145/6

K Mayers24 (42)

J Holder9 (21)

F Ashraf9-5-22-0

59.60

Fullish delivery, on off. Mayers squeezes it to the cover-point region.

59.50

A touch short and wide. Mayers thrashes it but straight to point.

59.40

Length ball, outside off and left alone.

59.30

Length ball, on off. Blocked out.

59.31nb

No Ball! Length ball, around off and caressed towards point. No ball called for overstepping.

59.24

FOUR! Short of a length, on middle and muscled away by Mayers. Mayers pulls it through mid-wicket for another boundary.

59.14

FOUR! Pure timing from Kyle Mayers who is beaming with confidence now. Pitched up, on middle and Mayers drives it past the bowler and into the fence.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 59 overs : 136/6

J Holder9 (21)

K Mayers16 (35)

N Ali11-3-24-2

58.60

Nicely floated, outside off. Holder doesn't make a play at it.

58.50

Flatter one, on off and kept out by Holder.

58.42

Tossed up, fuller and outside off. Holder drives it through covers and comes back for the second.

58.30

Loopy ball, around off again. Holder watchfully keeps it out.

58.20

Tossed up, around off. Holder drives it straight to silly point, who gets hit on the shin.

58.10

Flighted delivery, on off. Holder defends on the off side.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 58 overs : 134/6

K Mayers16 (35)

J Holder7 (15)

H Ali14-6-37-2

57.60

Length, outside off and left alone.

57.50

Fuller one, on middle. Kept out by Mayers.

57.44

FOUR! Pitched up again, around off. Mayers opens the face of the bat and drives it past gully for a boundary.

57.30

Pitched up, around off. Beats the outside edge of Mayers.

57.31nb

No Ball! A quick bumper, angled in on middle and leg. Mayers ducks under it. A no ball is called for overstepping.

57.20

Length ball, around off. Left alone.

57.10

Very full, from around the wicket and on off. Mayers manages to keep it out.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 57 overs : 129/6

J Holder7 (15)

K Mayers12 (28)

N Ali10-3-22-2

56.60

Tossed up, outside off. Holder leaves it alone and it's a maiden over from Nauman Ali.

56.50

Ali flights this one up, outside off and gets the turn. Holder looks to cover drive but gets beaten by the spin.

56.40

A slider, on middle and leg. Holder stays solid in defense.

56.30

Fuller one, on middle. Blocked out.

56.20

Nicely flighted, on off. Holder drives it to short cover.

56.10

Looped up, on off. Holder taps it to silly point.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 56 overs : 129/6

K Mayers12 (28)

J Holder7 (9)

H Ali13-6-32-2

55.60

Pitched up, around off. Left alone.

55.50

Banged in short, on middle. Mayers looks to pull but the ball hurries onto him. He misses the shot and gets hit on the arm.

55.42

Full, on middle. Mayers works it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

55.34

FOUR! Classy shot from Kyle Mayers. Length ball, outside off. Mayers just guides it through backward point and into the fence.

55.21

Full and wide. Holder dabs it towards the cover-point region and Fawad Alam runs around to keep it to a single.

55.10

Length ball, on top of off. Holder blocks it out.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 55 overs : 122/6

K Mayers6 (24)

J Holder6 (7)

N Ali9-2-22-2

54.60

Fuller ball, on leg. Pushed to the leg side.

54.50

Sharp turn! Flatter ball, on off. This comes back in sharply. Mayers goes back and blocks it out.

54.40

Loopy ball, on off. Blocked out.

54.32

Shorter ball, outside off. Mayers cuts it past covers for two. The throw comes in from deep and Rizwan takes the bails off but Mayers is well in.

54.20

Loopy ball, on off. Mayers defends it with his bat and pad close together.

54.10

Flatter ball, on off. Mayers blocks it out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 54 overs : 120/6

J Holder6 (7)

K Mayers4 (18)

H Ali12-6-25-2

53.60

Full ball, outside off. Holder looks to leave it late and the ball hits the bat and goes towards slips.

53.50

Length ball, wide enough for Holder to leave it alone.

53.40

Fuller ball, on off. Holder blocks it under his eyes.

53.30

On a length, on off. Holder stays in his crease to block it.

53.21

Short ball, on leg. Mayers pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

53.10

Fuller ball, outside off. Left alone.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 53 overs : 119/6

J Holder6 (3)

K Mayers3 (16)

N Ali8-2-20-2

52.60

Tossed up, on off. Holder looks to drive but gets the inside edge on the leg side.

52.56

SIX! All the way! Tossed up, on off. Holder smokes it over the long off fence.

52.40

Loopy ball, on off. Blocked out.

Jason Holder walks out to bat with West Indies needing 216 runs to win.

52.3W

OUT! TAKEN! Nauman Ali gets the big fish! This is a poor shot by Kraigg Brathwaite. This is short and wide outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite goes for the cut but hits it in the air. Fawad Alam at point takes the simplest of catches and sends back the West Indies skipper!

52.20

Loopy ball, on off. Blocked out.

52.10

Flatter ball, outside off. Pushed to covers.

Who will bowl from the other end? It's going to be Nauman Ali.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 52 overs : 113/5

K Mayers3 (16)

K B'waite39 (144)

H Ali11-6-24-2

51.60

Short of a length, outside off. Left alone.

51.50

Good-length ball, outside off. Mayers looks to defend but the ball goes past the outside edge.

51.40

On a length, just outside off. Mayers covers his stumps and then lets it go.

51.30

Fuller ball, on off. Pushed back to the bowler. Ali throws it at the stumps but misses.

51.20

Another length ball, outside off. Tempting Mayers to drive but the southpaw leaves it again.

51.10

Ali starts with a length ball, outside off. Mayers leaves this alone.

We are ready for play in this post Lunch session on Day 5. Kyle Mayers and Kraigg Brathwaite make their way out in the middle. Hasan Ali to start proceedings with the ball.

... Day 5, Session 2 ...

Nothing much to talk about the batting so far. Only Kraigg Brathwaite has looked in control out there in the middle and he even has had some luck go his away as his catch was dropped. Kyle Mayers joins him in the middle now and it is imperative from their perspective that the southpaw gives his skipper company for quite a long time. What will happen? Do join us at 12:40 pm Local (5:40 pm GMT) for the second session to find out.

Pakistan were sensational with the ball. They once again kept things tight and bowled in the right channels. Shaheen Afridi started the day well and got the first wicket. Then, Hasan Ali was the one who provided two quick wickets to push them further to victory and right when a stand was building, it was Nauman Ali who broke it to put a cherry on top for them. They would now look to wrap things up as quickly as possible. Abid Ali did drop Kraigg Brathwaite but they need to be patient as a couple of more wickets means that they will have a go at the bowlers.

A really good session for Pakistan and they are inching closer to victory and to level the series. They needed early wickets and did find just that. Kraigg Brathwaite and Jermaine Blackwood tried to repair things, but Jermaine Blackwood's dismissal just before Lunch has put Pakistan in firm control of the game.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 51 overs : 113/5

K B'waite39 (144)

K Mayers3 (10)

N Ali7-2-14-1

50.60

Brathwaite successfully negotiates the final delivery before Lunch. Ali gives it air and bowls it slower, around off. Brathwaite watchfully keeps it out. Lunch is called on Day 5.

50.50

Tossed up, on off. Brathwaite drives it to mid off.

50.44

FOUR! Short and wide, Kraigg Brathwaite takes full advantage of it. He rocks back and cuts it behind point for a boundary.

50.30

A touch shorter, around off. Brathwaite works it off the back foot to point.

50.20

Flighted ball, around off. Brathwaite puts out a stride and blocks it out.

50.10

Full and quick, outside off. Brathwaite hops back to block it out.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 109/5

K Mayers3 (10)

K B'waite35 (138)

S Afridi13-5-21-1

49.60

Length ball, on off. Mayers stays solid in defense.

49.50

Length ball, angled in on the pads. Mayers looks to flick but gets it off the thigh pad and Rizwan dives down to his right to make a good stop.

49.40

Pitched up, on off. Blocked out by Mayers.

49.32

EDGED and SAFE! Full and wide from Afridi, inviting the drive. Kyle Mayers goes for the expansive drive and gets a thick edge through backward point. They take two.

49.20

On a length, outside off. Mayers isn't going to offer a stroke.

49.10

Pitched up, on off. Mayers punches it to short cover.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 107/5

K B'waite35 (138)

K Mayers1 (4)

N Ali6-2-10-1

48.60

Another one grips and turns. Flighted, around off and beats Brathwaite all ends up as he looks to defend.

48.50

Tossed up, on middle. Brathwaite defends it back to the bowler.

48.40

Flatter and quicker, outside off. Brathwaite leaves it alone.

48.30

Flatter one, on off. Brathwaite blocks it out.

48.20

Arm ball, outside off and left alone.

48.11

Shorter one, on middle. Mayers rocks back and works it to dep mid-wicket for a run. He gets off the mark for the first time in this series!

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 106/5

K B'waite35 (133)

K Mayers0 (3)

S Afridi12-5-19-1

47.60

Full and sliding way down leg. Brathwaite leaves it alone and another good take by Mohammad Rizwan down to his left.

47.50

Back of a length, around off. Brathwaite taps it on the leg side.

47.44

FOUR! Overpitched and punished. Kraigg Brathwaite keeps his balance as he drives this one beautifully through covers for a boundary.

47.41wd

WIDE! Bangs in a short one, around off. Brathwaite manages to duck under it. A bit too high and a wide is called.

47.30

Length ball, outside off. Brathwaite doesn't play at it. This one dies on its way to the keeper.

47.20

Full and angled in on middle. Brathwaite drives it to mid on.

47.10

Length ball, on off and just holds into the surface a bit. Brathwaite watchfully keeps it out.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 101/5

K Mayers0 (3)

K B'waite31 (127)

N Ali5-2-9-1

46.60

Shorter delivery, around off. Mayers rocks back and punches it towards cover.

46.50

Tossed up, on middle. Awkwardly defended by Mayers.

46.40

Loopy ball, angled in on middle. Mayers manages to block it out.

Kyle Mayers walks out to bat. West Indies need 228 runs to win.

46.3W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Nauman Ali has done the trick just before Lunch. He tosses this one up, around off and this one grips and bounces a bit extra as well. Jermaine Blackwood looks to block it out by the delivery is just too good. The ball takes the outside edge of Blackwood's bat and Mohammad Rizwan takes a sharp catch behind the stumps.

46.20

Tossed up, outside off. Blackwood puts out a stride and leaves it alone.

46.10

A touch shorter, outside off and this one turns away sharply. Blackwood watchfully lets it go.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 101/4

K B'waite31 (127)

J B'kwood25 (51)

S Afridi11-5-14-1

45.60

Back of a length, sliding way down the leg side. Kraigg Brathwaite doesn't play at it and it's a good take from Mohammad Rizwan diving down to his left.

45.50

Full and on middle. Brathwaite manages to defend it on the leg side.

45.41

Full and sliding down leg. Blackwood flicks it to fine leg for a run.

45.30

Afridi angles this one on middle from around the wicket. Jermaine Blackwood tucks it to mid-wicket.

45.20

Fullish ball, outside off. Blackwood hops and lets it through to the keeper.

45.10

Pitched up, around off and driven nicely to cover by Blackwood.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 100/4

K B'waite31 (125)

J B'kwood24 (47)

N Ali4-1-9-0

44.60

Flighted, on off. Brathwaite stays solid in defense.

44.51

Flatter one, sliding in on leg stump. Blackwood works it towards deep square leg for one.

44.40

Tossed up again, on middle. Blackwood defends it off the front foot.

44.30

Loopy ball, on off. Kept out by Blackwood.

44.20

An action replay of the previous delivery as Blackwood blocks this one out as well.

44.10

Tossed up, on off. Blackwood defends it out solidly.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 99/4

K B'waite31 (124)

J B'kwood23 (42)

S Afridi10-5-13-1

43.60

Length ball, around off. Brathwaite taps it on the off side. End of a maiden over from Shaheen Afridi.

43.50

Back of a length, on middle stump. Brathwaite gets cramped for room as he blocks this one out.

43.40

Length ball, around off. Blocked out by Brathwaite.

43.30

Back of a length, on off. Brathwaite defends it off the back foot.

43.20

Afridi pitches this one up, outside off. Brathwaite hangs back and looks to drive but the ball beats the inside edge. There might have been an inside edge on it, but didn't carry to the keeper

43.10

Full, inswinging delivery, on middle. Brathwaite looks to flick but the ball comes off the inside edge and onto the pads.

Shaheen Afridi (9-4-13-1) is back into the attack.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 99/4

J B'kwood23 (42)

K B'waite31 (118)

N Ali3-1-8-0

42.60

Flighted, on off. Blackwood puts out a stride to defend it.

42.52

Flatter one, sliding down leg. Blackwood nudges it behind square and picks up a couple.

42.40

Angled in full and on middle. Blackwood defends it out.

42.34

FOUR! A touch shorter, outside off. Blackwood rocks back and cuts it to the vacant third man fence.

42.20

Loopy ball, full on middle. Blackwood caresses it to mid on.

42.10

Tossed up, on off. Blocked out by Blackwood.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 93/4

K B'waite31 (118)

J B'kwood17 (36)

M Abbas13-3-39-0

41.60

Back of a length, outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets forward and blocks it.

41.50

Fuller ball, on off. Blocked back to the bowler.

41.40

Length ball, on leg. Brathwaite gets hit on the pads while looking to flick.

41.30

Back of a length, around off. Kraigg Brathwaite stays in the crease and blocks it.

41.20

Fuller ball, on leg. Clipped to the leg side.

41.11

Length ball, on middle. Jermaine Blackwood works it to fine leg for one.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 92/4

J B'kwood16 (35)

K B'waite31 (113)

N Ali2-1-2-0

40.61

Darted on the pads. Swept to fine leg for one.

40.50

Shorter ball, around off. Punched back to the bowler.

40.51nb

Tossed up, outside off. Blocked out. No ball called as Ali had overstepped.

40.40

Fuller ball, on off. Pushed past covers.

40.30

Quicker ball, around off. Jermaine Blackwood gets forward to block it.

40.20

Fuller ball, on middle. Pushed back to the bowler.

40.10

Tossed up, outside off. Jermaine Blackwood blocks it.

Drinks break. These two batters have helped the hosts recover a bit from a concerning position. West Indies would want them to bat for a long period of time now. For Pakistan, the key is patience as one wicket here will put them well and truly on top.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 90/4

K B'waite31 (113)

J B'kwood15 (28)

M Abbas12-3-38-0

39.60

Back of a length, outside off. Blocked out.

39.50

Fuller ball, on off. Blocked out.

39.41

Length ball, on leg. Clipped past square leg for one.

39.32

Back of a length, outside off. Pushed past covers for a single.

39.21

Tap and run. Length ball, on off. Kraigg Brathwaite taps it to mid on for a quick single. There is a direct hit at the bowler's end but Brathwaite is safe.

39.11

Fuller ball, on off. Pushed to mid off and the midfield allows the single.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 85/4

K B'waite30 (110)

J B'kwood11 (25)

N Ali1-1-0-0

38.60

Shorter ball, on off. Kraigg Brathwaite stays in the crease and blocks it.

38.50

Flatter ball, outside off. Pushed to covers.

38.40

Fuller ball, on off. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it out.

38.30

Loopy ball, on off. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it out.

38.20

Flatter ball, on off. Pushed to covers.

38.10

Loopy ball, on off. Blocked out.

Time for some spin as Nauman Ali comes in the attack.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 85/4

J B'kwood11 (25)

K B'waite30 (104)

M Abbas11-3-33-0

37.60

On a length, outside off. Blocked out by Jermaine Blackwood.

37.50

Back of a length, lands outside off and nips back in. Jermaine Blackwood looks to defend but gets hit high on the pads. A muted appeal and turned down.

37.40

Full ball, down leg. Jermaine Blackwood misses the flick.

37.34

FOUR! Length ball, outside off. Jermaine Blackwood looks to block but gets the outside edge. The ball goes past gully and runs to the fence.

37.20

Fuller ball, on off. Jermaine Blackwood stays in his crease and blocks it.

37.10

Shorter ball, on off. Pushed to covers.

Mohammad Abbas (10-3-29-0) is back on.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 81/4

K B'waite30 (104)

J B'kwood7 (19)

F Ashraf8-5-13-0

36.60

On a length, on off. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it from the crease.

36.50

Length ball, on off. Clipped to the leg side.

36.40

Shorter ball, outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite ducks under it.

36.30

Full ball, way down the leg side. Mohammad Rizwan dives to his left to gather this one.

36.20

Short ball, outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite chops it back to the keeper.

36.10

Shorter ball, around off. Pushed to covers.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 81/4

J B'kwood7 (19)

K B'waite30 (98)

H Ali10-5-24-2

35.60

Length ball, on off. Jermaine Blackwood offers a solid defence off the front foot.

35.50

Shorter ball, on off. Jermaine Blackwood sways away from it.

35.40

A nice off drive but straight towards mid off.

35.30

On a length, on off. Jermaine Blackwood is solid in his defence.

35.20

Back of a length, wide outside off. Left alone by Jermaine Blackwood.

35.10

Length ball, on off. Blocked out.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 81/4

K B'waite30 (98)

J B'kwood7 (13)

F Ashraf7-4-13-0

34.60

Length ball, outside off. Brathwaite leaves it alone. End of a maiden over from Faheem Ashraf.

34.50

Back of a length, outside off. This one keeps a bit low and Brathwaite hops to keep it out.

34.40

On a good length, outside off. Brathwaite makes a late but good leave.

34.30

Slightly pitched up on off. Brathwaite defends it solidly.

34.20

Back of a length, on the hips. Brathwaite looks to tuck but gets hit on the pads.

34.10

On a length, around off. Barthwaite keeps it out.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 81/4

J B'kwood7 (13)

K B'waite30 (92)

H Ali9-4-24-2

33.60

BEATEN! Ali bowls this one on a length around off and it shapes in nicely. Blackwood looks to defend but the ball goes between bat and pad through to the keeper.

33.50

Length again, on top of off. Blackwood blocks it out.

33.40

Length, outside off. Blackwood makes a leave and the ball dies on its way to the keeper.

33.30

Fullish delivery, on off. Blackwood nudges it to mid-wicket.

33.22

Full and wide, Blackwood drives it through covers for a couple of runs.

33.11

Length ball, on the pads. Brathwaite works it behind square on the leg side for a run.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 78/4

J B'kwood5 (8)

K B'waite29 (91)

F Ashraf6-3-13-0

32.60

Pitched up, on off. Blackwood defends it back to the bowler.

32.50

Length again, around off. Blackwood stays solid in defense.

32.44

FOUR! Overpitched and punished. Blackwood leans into the cover drive and crashes it through the infield into the boundary.

32.30

Length ball, around off. Blackwood puts out a stride to block it.

32.20

PLAY AND A MISS! Ashraf bowls this one fuller, outside off and the ball holds its line. Blackwood looks for the expansive drive but gets beaten on the outside edge.

32.10

Length ball, angled in on middle and leg. Blackwood manages to keep it out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 74/4

J B'kwood1 (2)

K B'waite29 (91)

H Ali8-4-21-2

31.61

Length ball, angled on the pads. Blackwood flicks it fine and gets a single down to fine leg.

31.50

Ali hits the length hard, on off. Blackwood defends it off the back foot.

Jermaine Blackwood walks out to bat. West Indies need 256 runs to win.

31.4W

OUT! CAUGHT! Imran Butt has taken a blinder at second slip. Hasan Ali sets up Roston Chase nicely as he keeps on angling it in and then finally bowls the one that goes away. Pitched up, on off and Chase drives at it but with no feet movement. Chase ends up paying the ultimate price as the ball takes the outside edge and Imran Butt dives to his right to take a superb slip catch.

31.30

Fuller delivery, sliding in on the pads. Chase looks to flick but the ball hits the pads and rolls onto the leg side.

A short mid on is in place now.

31.20

Pitched up again, angled in on middle. Chase drives it on the up without any timing and the ball goes towards short mid on.

31.10

Right on the money. Chase works it to short mid on.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 73/3

K B'waite29 (91)

R Chase0 (11)

F Ashraf5-3-9-0

30.60

Full and wide again. Brathwaite isn't going to play at that.

30.50

Fullish delivery, outside off. Brathwaite leaves it alone.

30.44

FOUR! Adding insult to injury. A touch short and wide. Brathwaite hangs back and just guides it through the cover-point region and into the fence.

30.30

DROPPED! Abid Ali has dropped a sitter at first slip. On a good length around off and this one bounces a bit extra. Brathwaite is caught off guard with the extra bounce and the ball takes the gloves and pops up to first slip. Ali moves to his left but fails to hold on to it. Could this be the stroke of luck West Indies need?

30.20

Back of a length, around off. Brathwaite hops and blocks it out.

30.10

Ashraf starts with a pitched up delivery, on off. Brathwaite defends it off the front foot.

DRINKS! West Indies got off to a decent start and the runs started flowing but it went downhill from then on. Shaheen Afridi got rid of the nightwatchman Alzarri Joseph and Hasan Ali sent back Nkrumah Bonner with his first delivery of the day. 7 wickets are needed for Pakistan and 260 to get for West Indies, it couldn't get any more exciting. Do not go anywhere. Faheem Ashraf (4-3-5-0) comes in the attack.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 69/3

R Chase0 (11)

K B'waite25 (85)

H Ali7-4-20-1

29.60

Goog-length ball, on the fourth stump. Chase leaves it untouched.

29.50

Ali bowls a length ball, on top of off. Chase stays in the crease and then blocks it.

29.40

Short of a length, outside off. Chase covers the stumps and then lets it go.

29.30

Back of a length, on off. Chase blocks it out.

29.20

Length ball, outside off. Left alone.

29.10

Length ball, down leg. Chase misses the flick.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 69/3

K B'waite25 (85)

R Chase0 (5)

M Abbas10-3-29-0

28.60

Fuller ball, on off. Kraigg Brathwaite leans into it and blocks it.

28.50

Inswinger, lands on off and comes back in. Kraigg Brathwaite gets his bat down to defend it.

28.40

On a length, on off. Blocked out with ease.

28.30

Abbas is keeping it full and straight. For now, Kraigg Brathwaite is solid with his defence.

28.20

Fuller on the pads. Kraigg Brathwaite works it past short leg.

28.10

Fuller ball, on leg. Blocked out.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 69/3

R Chase0 (5)

K B'waite25 (79)

H Ali6-3-20-1

27.60

Length ball, wide outside off. Chase covers the stumps and then leaves it alone.

27.50

On a length, on leg. Blocked out.

27.40

Outswinger but starts outside off. Left alone.

27.30

Back of a length, outside off. Left alone.

27.20

Fuller ball, wide enough for Chase to leave it.

27.1W

OUT! LBW! Three reds and Bonner is gone! Ali bowls a length ball, on off. It lands and comes back in. Bonner looks to block but gets hit on the pads. There is a huge appeal but turned down. Babar Azam decides to review this. There is no bat on that and Ball Tracker shows three reds! Great review by Pakistan! West Indies need 260 win and Roston Chase walks out to bat.

Pakistan have taken the DRS for an LBW decision. UltraEdge confirms that there's no spike and Ball Tracker shows up three reds. The onfield decision has to be reversed to OUT. Great review from Pakistan and Nkrumah Bonner has to depart.

Hasan Ali comes in to replace Shaheen Afridi.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 69/2

K B'waite25 (79)

N Bonner2 (7)

M Abbas9-2-29-0

26.60

Back of a length, outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite gets behind the ball and blocks it out.

26.50

Fuller ball, on off. Kraigg Brathwaite is solid in his defence of this one.

26.40

Fuller ball, on leg. Clipped to mid-wicket.

26.30

Length ball, down leg. Kraigg Brathwaite misses the flick.

26.20

Length ball, on leg. Worked to the leg side.

26.10

Short of a length, around off. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it out.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 69/2

N Bonner2 (7)

K B'waite25 (73)

S Afridi9-4-13-1

25.60

Short again, on middle. Bonner ducks under it.

25.50

Shorter ball, on off. Left alone.

25.40

On a length, on leg. Bonner blocks it out.

25.32

Fuller ball, on leg. Bonner works it to deep square leg for a couple.

25.20

Short ball, angling away. Left alone.

25.11

Fuller ball, on middle. Clipped to deep mid-wicket for one.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 66/2

N Bonner0 (2)

K B'waite24 (72)

M Abbas8-1-29-0

24.60

Pitched up and swinging back in from outside off. Bonner leaves it alone.

24.51

Back of a length, on middle. Brathwaite rocks back and tucks it towards square leg for a run.

24.40

BEAUTY! Abbas pitches this one up in that corridor of uncertainty and this time it shapes away. Brathwaite looks to push it out but the ball goes agonizingly past the outside edge.

24.30

Length again, on off and nipping back in sharply. Brathwaite looks to block but gets caught on the crease and gets hit high on the pads.

24.20

On a good length, outside off. This one bounces a bit extra and nips back in off the surface. Brathwaite looks to defend but the ball takes the glove and rolls on the leg side.

24.10

Length ball, skidding in on middle and leg. Brathwaite nudges it to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 65/2

N Bonner0 (1)

K B'waite23 (67)

S Afridi8-4-10-1

23.60

Length ball, angled away outside off. Bonner lets it through to the keeper.

Nkrumah Bonner walks out to bat. West Indies need 264 runs to win.

23.5W

OUT! TAKEN! Alzarri Joseph has to depart and it's that man again, Shaheen Afridi, who provides the breakthrough. Afridi bowls a well-directed bouncer, around off stump. Joseph is forced to play at it and he can't get the pull under control. Joseph top-edges it behind the stumps and the keeper, Mohammad Rizwan, settles under it nicely and takes a simple catch.

23.40

Short ball, banged in on middle stump. Alzarri Joseph does well to duck under it.

23.31lb

LEG BYE! Back of a length, on the hips. Brathwaite looks to flick but gets it off the thigh pad down to fine leg for a leg bye.

23.20

Length ball, on top of off. Brathwaite puts out a stride and defends it on the off side.

23.10

Short of a length, outside off and angled away from the right-hander. Brathwaite with a good leave.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 64/1

A Joseph17 (33)

K B'waite23 (64)

M Abbas7-1-28-0

22.62

Pitched up, on middle and Joseph looks to drive on the up. He toe-ends it past mid on for a couple of runs.

22.50

Length, angled in on middle. Joseph keeps it out.

22.40

Back of a length, outside off and this one bounces a bit extra. Alzarri Joseph shoulders arms.

22.30

On a length, around off. Joseph works it to mid-wicket.

22.22

Length ball, on off. Joseph lifts it over mid off for a couple of runs.

22.10

Pitched up, on off. Joseph stays solid in defense.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 60/1

K B'waite23 (64)

A Joseph13 (27)

S Afridi7-3-10-0

21.60

Full again, on off. Kraigg Brathwaite pats it back to the bowler.

21.50

Full, around off and pushed towards mid off.

21.40

Banged into the deck, around off. Brathwaite hops to defend.

21.31

Pitched up, on middle and shaping in. Joseph works it to wide of mid on for a single.

21.20

Full and wide. Left alone by Alzarri Joseph.

21.10

Pitched up, wide outside off. Joseph leaves it with ease.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 59/1

K B'waite23 (61)

A Joseph12 (24)

M Abbas6-1-24-0

20.60

Another outswinger, pitched up and outside off. Brathwaite leaves it alone.

20.50

Abbas bowls a probing outswinger, around the fifth stump. Brathwaite looks to push at it but the ball whizzes past the outside edge.

20.40

Length again, on top of off. Blocked out by Brathwaite.

20.32

Back of a length, on off. Brathwaite tucks it off the back foot behind square on the leg side for a couple of runs.

20.24

FOUR! Classical cover drive from Kraigg Brathwaite. Overpitched delivery, around off and Brathwaite just times it beautifully through covers and into the fence.

20.10

Pitched up, on off. Kraigg Brathwaite blocks it out.

Who will bowl from the other end? Mohammad Abbas it is.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 53/1

A Joseph12 (24)

K B'waite17 (55)

S Afridi6-3-9-0

19.60

Length ball, outside off. Joseph shoulders arms to it.

19.50

Huge mix-up! Joseph nudges the length ball on off towards mid-wicket and sets off for the single. Kraigg Brathwaite doesn't even look at him and Joseph is halfway down the pitch. The throw is at the bowler's end which gives Joseph time to scamper back. The last thing the hosts want here is another run out.

19.40

Right on the money and solidly blocked out by Joseph.

19.30

Full and wide, close to the tramline. Joseph doesn't poke at it.

19.20

Fullish delivery, pushed wider. Joseph leaves it alone.

19.14

FOUR! What a start from Alzarri Joseph! Pitched up on middle and punched past mid on for a lovely boundary.

We are all set for play on Day 5. The umpires make their way onto the field, followed by Alzarri Joseph and Kraigg Brathwaite, the overnight batters for West Indies. The Pakistan players spread out on the field and it's going to be Shaheen Afridi to get proceedings underway with the ball.

Samuel Badree says that it is expected to be an excellent day weatherwise. Jeff Dujon says that many deliveries will stay low as the cracks have opened up. Adds that the bowlers will look to attack the stumps.

Jermaine Blackwood is down for a chat, he says that they will look to bat session by session. Adds that he looks to time the ball and take his time to score runs. Says that he is a very confident player and the team is confident too. Further says, the players who have not gotten runs so far can be expected to do something special. About the pitch, says that it will stay a bit low and they need to overcome it.

Kraigg Brathwaite has a huge role to play for the hosts. He is someone who can play the long innings once set. The Windies skipper batted well on Day 4 and would look to continue to do that this morning. The task is not an easy one as Pakistani pacers will come hard at him, making for an exciting battle. The rest of the West Indies batting needs to pull up their socks and bat much better than they did in the first innings.

Hello and a warm welcome to Day 5 of the second Test match between West Indies and Pakistan. With all three results still possible, we are in for an action-packed day of Test match cricket. 14 wickets fell in total on Day 4 and if that is anything to go by, West Indies will have to bat out of their skins today. Pakistan came out all guns blazing with the bat and declared at 176/6, setting West Indies a target of 329 runs. The opening pair for West Indies was going along nicely before an elementary mistake from Kieran Powell provided Pakistan with a lucky breakthrough. It will be an interesting contest and we'll have to wait and see which team shows more grit and determination as the series is on the line as well. Stay tuned for more updates.

... Day 5, Session 1 ...

Well, what an amazing day of Test cricket we witnessed. Also, luckily it was without any interruptions by the rain gods. Hopefully, it remains the same on Day 5. This game can go anywhere from this point. West Indies need 280 more runs to win, with 98 overs to be bowled, only if the weather permits. The visitors, on the other hand, have to hunt down 9 remaining wickets to level the series. Although they failed to find any movement from the surface in the final session, Pakistan would hope it changes on Day 5. We have a thrilling last day coming up for you all. Do join us at 0930 local (1430 GMT), as it is all to fight for on the final day. Till then, take care and goodbye!

Shaheen Afridi, is up for a chat. He says he just tried to bowl good lines and lengths which brought him early success. Goes onto say he got a good bowling partnership which helped him achieve his best figures in Test cricket. Mentions Test cricket is very difficult and all the teams do well in this format. Goes onto say he only aimed to take on the ball and it just got him a free run out. Ends by saying tomorrow is a big day and they will come out with an intent to fight and level the series.

Pakistan lost their heat with the ball in the final session of play but earlier in the day, they cleaned up West Indies quite easily to gain a 152-run lead. After that, the tourists were breathing fire with the bat right from the off. Imran Butt and Abid Ali were short of runs but they got them in the second innings in style. The opening stand of 70 runs set Pakistan on their way and everyone that followed chipped in with some quick runs. The skipper was the last man to get dismissed before declaring on 176/6 with a lead of 328 runs on the board. Pakistan tried to press the issue with the ball, but their pacers couldn't get much purchase in the final session. They got one breakthrough, which was a lucky one and they'll be looking for improvement on Day 5.

The fightback! West Indies' openers blunted the new ball really well. They did not repeat the same mistakes of their first innings. Kraigg Brathwaite and Kieran Powell were on their way to build a solid stand but it was an elementary mistake by the latter which gave the visitors a free breakthrough. It was then a tactical change of getting a nightwatchman into the game and it was Alzarri Joseph once again who came out to play that role. He did well to see off the day's play and the hosts would not be too disappointed with the way Day 4 ended.

Well, it is said that Day 3 is the moving day but in this game, it felt like Day 4 moved pretty quickly, also keeping in mind that Day 2 was completely washed out. West Indies would've loved to go back unscathed but it was not the case. Pakistan still hold the upper hand in this game, but a new day can bring up new challenges.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 49/1

A Joseph8 (18)

K B'waite17 (55)

M Abbas5-1-18-0

18.61

A single to end the day. Pitched up, on off. Alzarri Joseph looks to drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat towards fine leg. That's the end of play on Day 4. Stumps!

18.50

Length ball, angled in on middle and leg. Joseph looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the thigh pad.

18.40

Fullish delivery, outside off. Alzarri Joseph with another leave. Mohammad Rizwan throws the ball back on the stumps, just to keep a check on the batter.

18.30

Pitched up, around off. Joseph with a stylish leave.

18.24

FOUR! What timing from Alzarri Joseph! Length ball, on middle. Joseph hits it through mid-wicket and the ball races into the fence.

18.11

Full and sliding down leg. Kraigg Brathwaite turns it to deep backward square leg for one.

Mohammad Abbas comes back into the attack to bowl the final over of the day's play.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 43/1

A Joseph3 (13)

K B'waite16 (54)

F Ashraf4-3-5-0

17.60

Length ball, outside off. Left alone by Alzarri Joseph.

17.50

Short ball, on middle and leg. Alzarri Joseph takes his eye off the ball and tries to duck under it. The ball goes off the handle of the bat and lands well short of mid-wicket.

17.40

Pitched up, on off. Alzarri Joseph stays solid in defense.

17.30

Length, on top of off. Joseph defends it to cover-point.

17.21lb

LEG BYE! Fullish delivery, sliding down leg. Kraigg Brathwaite looks to flick but gets it off the pads towards fine leg. They get a leg bye.

17.10

Full and straight. Brathwaite defends it to short mid on.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 42/1

A Joseph3 (9)

K B'waite16 (52)

H Ali5-2-20-0

16.60

A length ball, on off. Joseph moves away and defends it out solidly.

16.50

On a length, in the channel of uncertainty. Joseph stays back and looks to play the off drive but misses. The ball beats the outside edge.

16.40

A length ball, on the pads. Joseph tucks it to mid-wicket.

16.30

On a length and outside off. Joseph lets it go to the keeper.

16.20

A full-length ball, on off. Joseph defends it out watchfully.

16.10

Good length ball, outside off. Joseph leaves it alone for the keeper.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 42/1

K B'waite16 (52)

A Joseph3 (3)

F Ashraf3-2-5-0

15.60

On off, pushed to cover.

15.50

A length ball, around off. Kraigg Brathwaite looks to defend it out. The ball takes the outside edge and falls short of Imran Butt at second slip.

15.40

Full and on off. The ball nips in a bit. Brathwaite defends it out solidly.

15.30

A full-length ball, around off. Brathwaite defends it out solidly.

15.20

Full and on the pads. Brathwaite tucks it to mid-wicket.

15.10

Good length and outside off. The ball moves away. Brathwaite looks to go after it but misses.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 42/1

A Joseph3 (3)

K B'waite16 (46)

H Ali4-1-20-0

14.60

Length ball, outside off. Joseph looks to drive but misses.

14.51

On a good length, around middle. Brathwaite hops and tucks it behind square for a run.

14.40

Back of a length, on middle and squares up Kraigg Brathwaite who looks to play at it with soft hands. The ball takes the outside edge and falls short again of the slip cordon.

14.34

FOUR! Expansive cover drive from Kraigg Brathwaite. Full and wide, driven beautifully through cover for a boundary.

14.23

Length ball, on the pads. Joseph clips it away through square leg and comes back for the third run before the fielder cuts it off.

14.10

Pitched up, outside off and moving away. Alzarri Joseph leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 34/1

K B'waite11 (43)

A Joseph0 (0)

F Ashraf2-1-5-0

13.60

Fullish delivery, outside off, finds the outside edge of a blocking Kraigg Brathwaite. The ball lands way in front of second slip.

13.50

Full, on off and kept out by Kraigg Brathwaite.

13.40

Length ball, around off and this one shapes back in late. Kraigg Brathwaite with a confident leave.

13.30

Back of a length, on off. Brathwaite defends it off the back foot.

13.20

Length ball, on off. Blocked out.

13.10

Length ball, angled in on middle and leg. Brathwaite stays back and flicks it to square leg.

Alzarri Joseph comes in at number three. West Indies have opted for the nightwatchman. Will he survive the day?

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 34/1

K B'waite11 (37)

K Powell23 (41)

H Ali3-1-12-0

12.62W

OUT! RUN OUT! Excellent from Shaheen Afridi and lazy work from Kieran Powell. Fuller delivery, outside off and driven nicely through covers. Afridi gives the chase and the batters come back for three. There is a shy at the keeper's end and it deflects off Rizwan's gloves to the stumps. They appeal and the third umpire is referred. Powell's bat is over the line but in the air, shows the replay. He will be distraught with himself because this is the last thing West Indies needed. Pakistan have a breakthrough now, a lucky one though.

Is that a run out? It is an umpire's review for run out. The replays roll in and show that Kieran Powell had his bat in the air as he crossed the crease and the ball hit the wickets. The final decision is OUT.

12.50

A touch fuller, outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite with a comfortable leave.

12.40

Fuller delivery, on middle and leg. Kraigg Brathwaite nudges it towards mid-wicket.

12.30

Length ball, on off. Brathwaite blocks it out.

12.21

Back of a length, on middle. Powell punches it off the back foot towards mid on and takes off for a quick run.

12.10

Hasan Ali induces the outside edge but it falls short of gully. Length ball, angled across on off. Powell looks to push at it but gets the outside edge, luckily for him it falls short of gully.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 31/0

K Powell22 (39)

K B'waite9 (33)

F Ashraf1-0-5-0

11.61

Back of a length, on off and angling away from the left-hander. Powell guides it to third man and picks up a single.

11.50

Pitched up, on middle. Powell defends it on the off side.

11.40

An action replay of the previous delivery as Powell leaves another one outside off.

11.30

Length ball, just outside off. Kieran Powell watchfully leaves it through to the keeper.

11.20

Full, around off. Powell drives it to cover.

11.14

FOUR! Full and wide, driven through point for a glorious boundary by Kieran Powell.

Faheem Ashraf comes into the attack now. He replaces Shaheen Afridi.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 26/0

K B'waite9 (33)

K Powell17 (33)

H Ali2-1-9-0

10.60

Edged but short of second slip. Hasan Ali bowls a probing delivery, around off and the ball moves away just a bit. Kraigg Brathwaite looks to block it out but the ball takes the outside edge and falls comfortably short of second slip.

10.50

Length ball, on off and keeping low. Kraigg Brathwaite defends it to cover-point.

10.40

Fuller delivery, on off and driven to mid off.

10.30

Full and straight. Kraigg Brathwaite pats it back to the bowler.

10.20

Length ball, on off stump, edged down to gully by Kraigg Brathwaite.

10.10

serves this one up, around off and this one shapes away. Brathwaite doesn't offer a shot.

DRINKS! West Indies have made a watchful start to the chase and they will be happy that they haven't lost a wicket. Pakistan have probed but their pacers haven't had the same kind of purchase from the conditions as they did earlier in the day. Will Pakistan be able to get a breakthrough or will West Indies safely see out the final passage of play on Day 4? We'll find out soon.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 26/0

K Powell17 (33)

K B'waite9 (27)

S Afridi5-3-5-0

9.60

On a length, outside off. Powell leaves it alone. The ball dies before it reaches the keeper.

9.50

A full-length ball, on middle. Powell gets squared up and defends it to the left.of gully off the outer half.

9.40

Full and on off. Powell defends it to cover off the outer half.

9.30

A length ball, sliding down the leg side. Powell looks to flick it away but misses.

9.20

Outside off, Powell leaves it alone yet again.

9.10

Good-length ball, outside off. Powell leaves it alone for the keeper.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 26/0

K B'waite9 (27)

K Powell17 (27)

H Ali1-0-9-0

8.60

Some away movement this time. A full-length delivery, outside off. The ball nips away after landing. Kraigg Brathwaite has no stroke to offer.

8.50

On a length, in the channel of uncertainty. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone for the keeper.

8.41

Ali conitnues to attack the leg stump. Full and on leg. Powell nudges it through square leg for a single now.

8.32

A length ball, on the pads. Powell flicks it to fine leg for a couple now.

8.24

FOUR! Powell is up to the task. Ali has been finding it difficult today to get the right line and length. A full-length ball, going down leg. Powell clips it through square leg and the ball races away to the boundary.

8.12

A full-length ball, on the pads. Powell stays back and clears his front leg. He flicks it through square leg for a single.

Hasan Ali comes into the attack now.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 17/0

K B'waite9 (25)

K Powell8 (23)

S Afridi4-2-5-0

7.60

BEATEN! Good delivery to end the over for Afridi. On a length and outside off. The ball is moving away from the right-hander. Brathwaite looks to defend it out but pulls his blade back in time.

7.50

Back of a length and sliding down the leg side. Brathwaite looks to flick it away but misses.

7.40

A length ball, around the hips. Brathwaite stays back and tucks it to square leg.

7.31

Tap and run! A length ball, on off. Powell defends it to cover and takes off for a quick single. There is hardly any movement for the new ball.

7.20

Back of a length and just outside off. Powell plays inside the line and misses. The ball zips past the outside edge.

7.11

On a length, around off. Brathwaite stays back and guides it towards gully. The man there misfields and the batters sneak a quick run.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 15/0

K Powell7 (21)

K B'waite8 (21)

M Abbas4-1-12-0

6.60

A maiden over for Abbas. A length ball, on off. Powell defends it to cover.

6.50

A length ball, on the pads. Powell comes across and looks to clip it away but misses and gets hit on the pads. Down leg.

6.40

A length ball, angled into the pads. Powell stays back and flicks it to mid-wicket.

6.30

Good length and outside off. Left alone by Powell.

6.20

Abbas serves it on a length and outside off. Powell is happy to leave that one.

6.10

On a length and outside off. Powell prods and shoulders his arms.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 15/0

K B'waite8 (21)

K Powell7 (15)

S Afridi3-2-3-0

5.60

A maiden for Shaheen Afridi. Good length and outside off. Brathwaite has no stroke to offer yet again.

5.50

Afridi fires in a length ball, outside off. Brathwaite lets it go to the keeper.

5.40

Full and wide outside off. The ball moves away from the right-hander. Kraigg Brathwaite is not tempted by the width at all and he leaves it alone.

5.30

A length ball, on off. Kraigg Brathwaite tucks it to the right of mid on.

5.20

Fuller and outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite drives it to mid off, The fielder there makes a half stop.

5.10

A sharp bouncer, outside off. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone for the keeper.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 15/0

K Powell7 (15)

K B'waite8 (15)

M Abbas3-0-12-0

4.60

NOT OUT! Pitched up fuller, around off and nipping back in sharply. Kieran Powell looks to defend but misses and the ball hits him on the pads. There is a huge appeal from the visitors but the umpire doesn't give it out. The angle was such that it might have been doing a bit too much and Babar Azam decides not to review.

4.50

Angled in full, on middle. Powell defends it back to the bowler.

4.40

Length ball, on off. Powell puts out a stride to block it.

4.30

On a good length, around middle. Powell defends it to mid on.

4.21

Back of a length, around off. Brathwaite goes on the back foot and works it through mid-wicket for a run.

4.10

Pitched up, outside off and this one keeps low. Brathwaite looks to block it out but the ball sneaks under his willow.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 14/0

K B'waite7 (13)

K Powell7 (11)

S Afridi2-1-3-0

3.61

Full again and on middle. Brathwaite clips it to deep square leg for one.

3.52

Full, on off. Kraigg Brathwaite presents the full face of the bat as he drives it past mid off for a couple.

3.40

Fuller delivery, swinging down the leg side. Brathwaite looks to flick but misses and the ball clips the pads as it goes through to the keeper. Shaheen Afridi seems confident that there was bat on it but the umpire remains unmoved and Babar Azam doesn't take the review.

3.30

On a good length, around off. Kraigg Brathwaite makes a good leave.

3.20

Full and on middle. Brathwaite digs it out.

3.10

Length ball, swinging down leg. Kraigg Brathwaite doesn't play at it.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 11/0

K Powell7 (11)

K B'waite4 (7)

M Abbas2-0-11-0

2.60

Back of a length, angling down leg. Powell leaves it alone.

2.50

A touch fuller, on off. Powell drives it to cover-point.

2.44

FOUR! Short of a length and this time Powell latches onto it. Powell pulls it through square leg and into the fence.

2.32

Short, but not short enough to pull. Powell looks to pull a length ball on leg stump but ends up getting a top edge over the slip cordon. They take two.

2.21

Back of a length, on the hips. Brathwaite turns it to fine leg for a single.

2.10

Pitched up, on off. Brathwaite defends it off the front foot.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 4/0

K Powell1 (7)

K B'waite3 (5)

S Afridi1-1-0-0

1.60

Fuller delivery, outside off. Powell goes for the cover drive but gets beaten.

1.50

Length ball, outside off and left alone once again by Powell.

1.40

Pitched up, on off. Powell drives it to mid off.

1.30

Length, around off. Powell shoulders arms to it.

1.20

Fullish ball, outside off and left alone by Powell.

1.10

Right on the money from the start. Length ball, on off and nipping in. Powell gets caught on the crease as the ball hits him high on the pads.

Who will bowl from the other end? It is going to be Shaheen Afridi.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 4/0

K B'waite3 (5)

K Powell1 (1)

M Abbas1-0-4-0

0.60

Pitched up, around off and well left by Kraigg Brathwaite.

0.51

A touch short and wide. Kieran Powell is off the mark with a single towards cover.

0.41

Length, on middle. Brathwaite works it through mid-wicket for a run.

0.32

Fuller ball, on middle. Brathwaite tucks it past short leg and gets off the mark with a couple.

0.20

Back of a length, on off. Brathwaite defends it off the back foot.

0.10

Starts with a lovely outswinger. Bowls it on a length outside off and it shapes away. Kraigg Brathwaite leaves it alone.

Commentary

The chase is set to begin. The Pakistan players are in a huddle near the ropes, as they spread out to their respective fielding positions. Kieran Powell and Kraigg Brathwaite come out to open the batting for West Indies. Mohammad Abbas to start with the ball.

West Indies could not stem up the flow of runs! They have their task cut out in front of them and it's not an easy one. Their bowlers toiled but were hit all over the ground. Jason Holder though, bowled with control and picked up two wickets. Joseph also got a couple of wickets, while Mayers and Kraigg Brathwaite got a breakthrough each. After a difficult day so far, it's now up to their batters to see them through Day 4. Can the hosts put up a better fight? Let's find out, as the chase is not far away.

Pakistan had a clear intention in mind and that was to attack. They did just that and went on to score quick runs. The openers set the tone nicely as they put on a 70-run stand. Every batter that came in after that, contributed to the cause as Pakistan notched up 176 runs, extending their lead to overall 328 runs. Babar Azam declared once he got out as he felet that they have enough runs on the board to defend.

27.2W

OUT! CAUGHT! Alzarri Joseph grabs his second wicket of the innings. A length ball, on off. Babar Azam lifts it towards long on. Nkrumah Bonner comes running and takes a brilliant low catch. Pakistan have decided to declare on 176 for 6.

27.10

A length ball, going down leg. Azam looks to pull it away but misses. Joshua Da Silva dives to his left but could not grab the ball easily.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 176/5

B Azam33 (39)

M Rizwan10 (9)

J Holder6-0-27-2

26.61

IN THE AIR..SAFE! A touch short, on off. Azam stays back and looks to play it across the line. He does so but from the toe end of the blade. The ball lands short off the fielder at long on. They take one.

26.51

Full and on middle. Rizwan flicks it through square leg for a single.

26.40

Holder takes away the pace from this one. A slower full length delivery, on off. Rizwan comes back and defends it back to the bowler.

26.31

A length ball, on off. Azam pulls it away towards long on off the bottom end. They take one.

26.20

A length ball, way outside off. Azam watches it sail past him to the keeper. He wanted a wide but does not get one.

26.10

Full and sliding down leg. Azam looks to flick it away but misses. Joshua Da Silva collects the ball comfortably.

26.11wd

WIDE! Full and way outside the tramline. Azam leaves it alone. Wide called. Another extra run to the lead.

Joshua Da Silva receiving some treatment from the physio. We are unaware what the issue exactly is but it might be something to do with the catch he took earlier. He seems to be okay now which is good news. Jason Holder is back from the other end.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 172/5

M Rizwan9 (7)

B Azam31 (35)

A Joseph4-0-24-1

25.62

Good running! A length ball, on off. Rizwan pushes it through cover-point and gets a couple.

25.50

BEATEN! A good-length ball, outside off. Rizwan moves across and looks to work it on the leg side but misses. The ball zips past the outside edge.

25.41

Back of a length and on off. Azam hangs back and pulls it through mid-wicket for another single.

25.31

Full and on off. Rizwan tucks it through mid-wicket for a single.

25.24

FOUR! EDGY! Only if there was a slip or two in place, there could have been a chance. A length ball, on off. Rizwan looks to push it out but gets an outside edge. The ball flies past Joshua Da Silva and races away to the boundary. Nothing the bowler can do about it.

25.10

A full-length ball, down the leg side. Rizwan looks to flick it away but misses. Joshua Da Silva dives to his left to make a sharp stop.

Alzarri Joseph comes back into the attack now.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 164/5

M Rizwan2 (2)

B Azam30 (34)

K Mayers7-0-43-1

24.61

Pitched up, around off. Rizwan drives it towards wide long off for a run.

24.51

Full, outside off. Azam bunts it on the off side and takes a quick single.

24.40

CLOSE! Length ball, outside off but it's bowled slower. Babar Azam looks to swing it on the leg side but gets the bottom edge which falls just short of Joshua Da Silva behind the stumps.

24.30

Full and wide, Azam watchfully leaves it.

24.21

Fullish delivery, outside off. Rizwan gets it through covers for a single.

24.11

Length ball, outside off. Azam lifts it over covers for a run.

Mohammad Rizwan comes in at number 7.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 160/5

F Ashraf9 (7)

B Azam28 (30)

J Holder5-0-23-2

23.6W

OUT! LBW! Jason Holder gets a near yorker in and reaps the reward. This one is angled in, very full on middle and Faheem Ashraf plays all around it. Ashraf looks to heave it on the leg side but gets trapped plumb in front. Holder appeals and the umpire has an easy decision to make. Jason Holder once again provides the breakthrough for his team.

23.51

Slower and shorter, on leg stump. Azam pulls it to deep square leg and rotates the strike.

23.41

Fuller one, on middle and flicked away to wide long on for a run by Ashraf.

23.31

Full, on leg stump. Babar Azam digs it out to deep mid-wicket for one.

23.20

Slower delivery, pitched up on middle. Azam makes room and hits it to the cover region.

23.11

Full and wide outside off. Ashraf slashes it down to third man for a run.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 156/4

F Ashraf7 (4)

B Azam26 (27)

K Mayers6-0-39-1

22.61

Fuller delivery, on off stump. Ashraf swings it away to wide long on and collects a run.

22.51

Full and wide again from Mayers. Azam manages to drive it past cover for a single.

22.40

Mayers keeps up with his plan to bowl full and wide. Azam hits it straight to cover.

22.31

Full and on middle. Ashraf drives it down to long on for one.

22.21

Length ball, outside off. Azam swats it through cover-point for a run.

22.10

Full and wide. Azam looks to squeeze it out but doesn't get any bat on it.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 152/4

F Ashraf5 (2)

B Azam24 (23)

J Holder4-0-19-1

21.64

FOUR! Shorter one, on leg stump. Ashraf stays back and pulls it behind square on the leg side. Kieran Powell puts in the dive at the backward square leg fence but doesn't manage to stop the boundary.

21.51

Full and on the pads. Azam flicks it to deep mid-wicket for one. The lead is now 300 runs.

21.41

A touch short and wide, cut away to deep point for one. Faheem Ashraf is off the mark.

21.31

Back of a length, on middle and leg. Babar Azam rocks back and works it towards deep square leg for a single.

Faheem Ashraf comes in at number 6.

21.2W

OUT! TAKEN! Joshua Da Silva has been brilliant with his catching throughout the series. Holder bowls a slower one on middle. Ali makes room looking to slog it over the mid-wicket fence but manages to top edge it behind the keeper's head. Joshua Da Silva runs back and puts in the dive to take a magnificent catch.  Jason Holder gets rid of the dangerous Hasan Ali.

21.10

Starts off with a bouncer, angled in at the body. Hasan Ali moves away from it.

Jason Holder comes back into the attack. His figures are 3-0-12-0 so far. He replaces Kraigg Brathwaite.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 145/3

B Azam22 (21)

H Ali17 (9)

K Mayers5-0-35-1

20.62

Very full, outside off. Azam swats it away towards the mid-wicket fence but Alzarri Joseph cuts it out and keeps it to just a couple.

20.51

Ali moves outside the off stump and lifts the length delivery over covers for a run. He wanted two initially but was sent back.

20.41

Full and wide again from Mayers. Babar Azam manages to reach it and squeeze it out to deep point for a run.

20.30

Full, outside off. Azam creams it straight to the cover fielder.

20.20

Low full toss, around off. Azam drives it to cover.

20.10

Full and wide, outside off. Azam leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 141/3

H Ali16 (8)

B Azam19 (16)

K B'waite4-0-28-1

19.60

On leg, Ali flicks it to short fine leg.

19.50

Loopy ball, down leg. Ali looks to flick it away but misses.

19.41

Short and on off. Azam pulls it to square leg for a single.

19.34

FOUR! TICKLED AWAY! Darted on the pads. Azam glances it towards fine leg and finds the boundary.

Umpire's review for stumping. The way Joshua Da Silva reacted shows that he isn't very confident, but we'll see. The third umpire checks the replays and is satisfied that Azam had grounded his bat back in time. NOT OUT is the decision on the big screen.

19.31wd

NOT OUT! WIDE! Loopy ball, down leg. Azam looks to flick but misses. The ball hits Joshua Da Silva and rolls to the off side. Azam is unaware where the ball is and he ventures out of the crease. Joshua Da Silva collects the ball and is quick to uproot the off stump. Azam though reacted quickly and gets his bat inside the crease. The umpire though takes it upstairs to confirm. The replays roll in and show Azam was safe.

19.26

SIX! It is out of here. Loopy ball, full and on off. Azam skips down the track and heaves it over the long on fence for a maximum.

Umpire's review for stumping. The third umpire will also check for caught behind but UltraEdge confirms that there is no bat involved. Azam's foot in planted back in before the bails are whipped off and hence the decision is NOT OUT.

19.10

NOT OUT! Joshua Da Silva wanted Kraigg Brathwaite to bowl outside off and he does so. Flatter and outside off. Azam swings hard at it but misses. Joshua Da Silva collects the ball and shatters the stumps in no time. He thinks Azam has his back leg in the air and makes an appeal for stumping. The umpire takes it upstairs to confirm. The replays roll in and show Azam had his back leg grounded behind the crease.

Runs Scored 14 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 129/3

H Ali16 (6)

B Azam8 (12)

K Mayers4-0-31-1

18.66

SIX! BANG! Full and outside off. Ali comes across and smokes it over the long on fence for a maximum. The lead moves to 281.

18.51

On off, pushed to cover for a single.

18.43

DROPPED! A length ball, on off. Ali hits it high in the air toward sweeper cover. Shai Hope comes running in but could not grab the ball cleanly in the end. The batters get two and a wild throw from Hope leads to an extra run. They get three runs in total.

18.31

A length ball, on off. Azam lifts it towards long on for a single.

18.21

IN THE AIR...SAFE! A full-length ball, on off. Ali throws his bat at it. The ball takes the outside edge and flies towards third man. The ball meets the man there on a bounce. They take one.

18.21wd

WIDE! Full and wide outside off. The ball nips away a bit. Ali leaves it alone. Wide called.

18.11

A length ball, on off, pushed to cover for a single.

Kyle Mayers to bowl from the other end.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 115/3

H Ali6 (3)

B Azam5 (9)

K B'waite3-0-16-1

17.66

SIX! ALL THE WAY! The only reason why Ali has come out. Looped up, down leg. Ali gets behind the line of the delivery and heaves it over the square leg fence for a maximum.

Pakistan have taken a review for an LBW decision. UltraEdge shows that there was no bat involved. Ball Tracker shows that the ball was pitching outside leg and the onfield decision is overturned to NOT OUT. Pakistan also retain the review.

17.50

NOT OUT! The ball was pitching outside leg and Ali gets a lifeline. Flighted, on leg. Ali stays inside the crease and looks to flick it but misses. He gets rapped on the pads. Kraigg Brathwaite and company make an appeal. The umpire raises his finger after quite some thinking. Hasan Ali takes a review straightaway. The UltraEdge shows the bat is absent. The Ball Tracker shows the ball is pitching outside leg. The umpire has to reverse his decision. Hasan Ali survives.

17.51wd

WIDE! Looped up, full and down leg. Ali leaves it alone. Wide called.

17.40

Floated, down the leg side. Ali lets it go. This time the umpire does not call it a wide.

17.41wd

WIDE! Flighted down the leg side. Ali leaves it alone. Wide called.

The final session is set to get underway. The West Indies players stride out to the middle. Followed by Babar Azam and Hasan Ali who come out to bat for Pakistan. Kraigg Brathwaite to complete his over.

...Day 4, Session 3...

It was clearly an attack over defense approach from Pakistan when they came out to bat. Their opening pair, who are known for struggling a lot, batted extremely well, maybe because this time there was no pressure on them. West Indies fought hard and have snared three wickets but they have leaked away way too many runs than expected. They will look to come in and try to make things difficult for the visitors. Do join us at 1500 local (2000 GMT) for the final session of the day.

West Indies ended the session on a high! The West Indian tail did not last long as they got bulldozed by the Pakistani pacers. When they came out to bowl, West Indies did not expect such an aggressive start from the openers of Pakistan. Both their frontline pacers, Roach and Seales struggled with their lines and lengths and were hit for many boundaries. Alzarri Joseph, Kyle Mayers and Kraigg Braithwaite did manage to pick up a wicket each but West Indies will have to bowl much better if they are to restrict Pakistan from swelling their lead.

Pakistan have a lot of steam in their engine! Pakistan wrapped up things early with the ball after Lunch and then came out all guns blazing with the bat. The openers, Imran Butt and Abid Ali put the West Indies bowlers to the sword and were going more than run-a-ball as they put on 70 runs for the first wicket. Both of them fell in a span of four overs but Azhar Ali and Babar Azam, the two most experienced Pakistani batters were at the crease. But the former fell just before the Tea break. Pakistan go into Tea with a lead of 259 runs.

17.3W

OUT! CAUGHT! Kraigg Brathwaite picks up a wicket. What a comeback by him, after getting hit for a boundary. Looped up, full and on leg. Ali gets low and looks to sweep it away. The ball takes the top edge and flies towards the man at short fine leg. Jermaine Blackwood settles under it and takes an easy catch. Pakistan lead by 259 runs and THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 4.

17.24

FOUR! Finally Ali gets the connection he was looking for since the last over. Flighted full and down leg. Ali reverse sweeps it through cover. The ball ends up in the boundary.

17.10

Flighted on the pads. Ali tucks it to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 103/2

B Azam5 (9)

A Ali18 (27)

K Mayers3-0-17-1

16.60

Full-length ball, on off. Azam drives it hard towards cover but straight to the fielder.

16.61wd

WIDE! Full and wide outside off. Azam leaves it alone. Umpire calls it as a wide.

16.50

A length ball, on off. Azam pushes it to mid off.

16.41

A length ball, on off. The ball stays low. Ali steers it towards point and rotates the strike.

16.30

Full and outside off. The ball lands and nips away. Ali leaves it alone. He was looking for a wide but the umpire thinks otherwise.

16.21

A full-length delivery, outside off. Azam guides it to the right of third man for a single.

16.10

Full and wide outside off. Azam comes across and leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 100/2

A Ali17 (25)

B Azam4 (5)

K B'waite2-0-4-0

15.60

On middle, Ali plays the paddle sweep but does not connect well.

15.51

Darted on the pads. Azam pushes it out and takes off for a single. 100 is up for Pakistan. The lead moves to 252.

15.41

Looped up, down leg again. Ali sweeps and gets a thin edge on it. The ball rolls towards third man off the keeper. The take one.

15.30

Flighted, on the pads. Ali sweeps it to the left of the man at leg slip.

15.20

Floated, full and down leg. Ali looks to play the reverse sweep but misses.

15.10

Flighted, down the leg side. Ali leaves it alone.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 98/2

B Azam3 (4)

A Ali16 (20)

K Mayers2-0-14-1

14.60

Full and wide. Azam looks to use his feet but manages to bunt it onto the deck.

14.51

This one is full and wide again. Ali hits it past cover into the deep for one.

14.41

Length ball, around off. Babar Azam hits it through the infield on the off side and picks up a run.

14.31

Full and very wide. Ali chases it and manages to toe end it through covers. They take one.

14.21

Full and wide, Azam drives it to sweeper cover for one.

14.11

Length ball, outside off. Ali plays it through covers for a run.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 93/2

A Ali13 (17)

B Azam1 (1)

K B'waite1-0-2-0

13.61b

BYE! Tossed up, outside leg stump and this one turns a bit, beating the batsman. Joshua Da Silva does well to get a foot on it as the ball rolls towards short fine leg. The batters get a bye.

13.50

Floated delivery, very slow on the pads. Ali tucks it to square leg.

13.40

Flighted on middle. Ali flicks it on the leg side.

13.31

Tossed up again, on middle. Babar Azam uses his feet and hits it to wide long on. He gets off the mark with a single.

13.21

Flighted delivery, on middle. Ali uses his feet and works it to deep mid-wicket for one.

13.10

Floated, on the pads. Ali defends it on the leg side.

Babar Azam walks in at number 4. Also, a bowling change for West Indies. It is time for some spin now, with Kraigg Brathwaite introduced into the attack.

Runs Scored 9 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 90/2

I Butt37 (44)

A Ali12 (12)

K Mayers1-0-9-1

12.6W

OUT! CAUGHT! Nkrumah Bonner has taken a blinder! Full and very wide, Imran Butt chases it away from his body and pays the ultimate price. Butt slashes hard at it but does not get enough elevation on it. Nkrumah Bonner, at point, takes a step to his right and jumps up to pluck the ball out of thin air. West Indies have the second breakthrough but Pakistan's lead is 242.

12.50

Fullish delivery, around off. Butt taps it to short cover.

12.41

Full, outside off. Ali squeezes it out to point for a quick single.

12.34

FOUR! Pure timing from Azhar Ali. A touch fuller, outside off and Ali drives it on the up through covers for another boundary.

12.24

FOUR! Short and wide, Ali cuts it with ease to the vacant backward point fence.

12.10

Mayers sees Ali charging down the track and fires it in full and wide. Nothing Ali can do about that one.

Kyle Mayers comes into the attack now. He replaces Jason Holder.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 81/1

I Butt37 (42)

A Ali3 (8)

A Joseph3-0-16-1

11.60

Back of a length, on off. Butt defends it off the back foot.

11.50

On a good length and on off. Butt blocks it out.

11.43

Azhar Ali is finally off the mark in this match. Short ball, on middle. Ali pulls it in front of square on the leg side and races back for the third. There is a direct hit at the keeper's end but the batter is well in.

11.31

Short of a length, on middle and leg. Butt pulls it to deep backward square leg for a run.

11.20

Fuller one, outside off. Butt looks to drive but misses.

11.14

FOUR! That one sounded so sweet. Imran Butt shimmies down the track and absolutely creams the length delivery through covers for a boundary.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 73/1

A Ali0 (7)

I Butt32 (37)

J Holder3-0-12-0

10.60

Length again, on off and this one stays a bit low. Azhar Ali manages to keep it out but he is yet to get off the mark in this Test match.

10.50

Back of a length, on middle. Ali defends it towards mid on.

10.41

Length ball, sliding on the pads. Butt works it behind square on the leg side for a run.

10.31lb

LEG BYE! Length ball, on middle and leg. Ali looks to work it on the leg side but the ball hits the pads and goes towards square leg. They take a leg bye.

10.20

Pitched up, outside off and Azhar Ali leaves it alone.

10.11

Fuller ball, on middle. Butt drives it past mid on for a run.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 70/1

A Ali0 (3)

I Butt30 (35)

A Joseph2-0-8-1

9.60

Full length and on off. Ali defends it back to the bowler.

9.50

BEATEN! Good length and outside off. Ali stays back and looks to defend it out but misses. The ball whizzes past the outside edge.

9.40

A length ball, on off. Ali pushes it to cover.

Azhar Ali comes out to bat at number 3.

9.3W

OUT! CAUGHT! Alzarri Joseph gives the breakthrough the West Indies were looking for. On a length and around off. Ali stays back and guides it towards gully but cannot find the gap. He gifts it to the fielder and the substitute fielder, Shai Hope makes no mistake at gully and gulps down a low catch. Pakistan lead by 222 runs.

9.20

A length  ball, on off. Ali works it to the off side off the outer half.

9.11

A length ball, on off. Butt pulls it towards mid-wicket off the inner half. They take one.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 69/0

A Ali29 (21)

I Butt29 (34)

J Holder2-0-10-0

8.60

BEATEN! Good length and outside off. Ali hangs back and looks to push it out but misses.

8.50

On off, kept out by Ali.

8.44

FOUR Tickled away! Full and on the pads. Ali removes his front leg and glances it towards fine leg. The ball ends up in the boundary.

8.31

A length ball, on the pads. Butt tucks it to square leg for a single.

8.22

IN THE AIR..SAFE! A short ball, on off. Butt stays back and pulls it uppishly towards deep square leg. The ball lands safely in a vacant area. The batters take two.

8.10

A length ball, sliding down the leg side. Butt leaves it alone. Joshua Da Silva moves to his left and takes it comfortably.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 62/0

I Butt26 (31)

A Ali25 (18)

A Joseph1-0-7-0

7.61

A length ball, on the pads. Butt works it to the right of mid on for a single.

7.50

SWING AND A MISS! A length ball, outside off. Butt looks to chase it but misses. Joshua Da Silva could not collect the ball, as it took a bounce just in front of him.

7.41

A full-length ball, on off. Ali stays back and works it through cover off the outer half. The initial call was for two runs but the batters only get one.

7.31

A length ball, on off. Butt pushes it to mid off for a single. He did not middle that one.

7.24

FOUR! CUT AWAY! Short and wide outside off. Butt stays back and cuts it through point. The ball goes through the gap and ends up in the fence.

7.10

PLAY AND A MISS! Good length and outside off. Butt looks to go after it but misses.

Alzarri Joseph has now been brought into the attack.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 55/0

I Butt20 (26)

A Ali24 (17)

J Holder1-0-3-0

6.61

Angles in a length  ball, onto the pads. Butt stays back and flicks it to deep square leg for another single.

6.50

Full and on off. Butt stays inside the crease and defends it out solidly.

6.41

Full and on the pads. Ali tucks it through mid-wicket for another single.

6.31

A length ball, on off. Butt pushes it to cover for a single.

6.20

A length ball, outside off. This one nips in a bit. Butt comes forwards and looks to play it on the leg side but misses and gets hit on his pads. The ball rolls towards the slip cordon.

Review time. Kraigg Brathwaite has taken the review for an LBW because Jason Holder seems confident. UltraEdge confirms that there's no bat involved and Ball Tracker shows that the ball was going down leg. West Indies lose one of their reviews.

6.10

NOT OUT! A desperate review goes in vain for West Indies. An appeal for LBW but turned down. Holder serves a length ball, on leg. Butt stays inside the crease and looks to flick it away but misses. He gets rapped on the pads. Holder makes an appeal but the umpire is unmoved. He convinces his skipper to take it upstairs. The UltraEdge shows no bat is involved. The Ball Tracker shows the ball is missing the wicket. Imran Butt lives on.

Jason Holder comes in to replace Kemar Roach.

Runs Scored 14 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 52/0

A Ali23 (16)

I Butt18 (21)

J Seales3-0-32-0

5.64

MISFIELD AND FOUR! A length ball, around off. Ali looks to defend it out. The ball takes the outside edge and goes to the left of gully. The fielder there misfields and the ball ends up in the boundary at third man. Also, the 50 run partnership is up for the batters.

5.51

Full and on the pads. Butt tucks it to mid-wicket for a single. The lead moves to 200.

5.40

Full and outside off. Butt pushes it to cover. Nkrumah Bonner dives to his right to make an excellent stop.

5.34

FOUR! This is the sixth boundary off Jayden Seales. Full and on the pads. Butt flicks it through square leg. The ball races away to the boundary. The lead moves to 199.

5.24

FOUR! Nicely played! Short ball, outside off. Butt stays back and upper cuts it over point. The ball ends up in the boundary. The openers are batting so freely.

5.11

A full-length ball, on the pads. Ali removes his front leg and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single. Good running.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 38/0

I Butt9 (17)

A Ali18 (14)

K Roach3-1-11-0

4.62

Length ball, on the pads. Butt works it behind square on the leg side and calls for two straightaway. He puts in the dive to make sure that he gets back in safely.

4.50

Pitched up, around off and Butt gets beaten all ends up as he looks to drive.

4.41lb

LEG BYE! Fullish delivery, angled in on middle and leg. Ali looks to flick but the ball comes off the pads and rolls towards fine leg. They get a leg bye.

4.30

On a good length, outside off and this one bounces a bit extra. Ali looks to play it on the off side but misses.

4.20

Slightly fuller, outside off. Ali taps it on the off side.

4.11

Length again, on middle. Butt tucks it behind square for a run.

4.12nb

Length ball, on top of off. Ali works it to deep mid-wicket for one. A no ball is called for overstepping.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 32/0

I Butt6 (14)

A Ali17 (10)

J Seales2-0-18-0

3.60

Back of a length, outside off. Butt is late in pulling out of the shot and the ball comes off the toe end of the bat towards gully, where Shai Hope, the substitute fielder makes a diving stop to his left.

3.50

Fullish delivery, on middle. Butt plays it with soft hands towards cover.

3.41

A touch shorter, outside off. Ali hops back and cuts it to deep point for a run.

3.30

Good comeback from Jayden Seales. Pitches this one up, on that fifth stump line and the ball shapes away. Ali looks to push at it but the ball goes past the outside edge.

3.24

FOUR! Abid Ali has absolutely creamed this one through cover-point. Length ball, outside off and shaping away. Ali hits it with the swing and picks up another boundary.

3.10

Length ball, around off. Ali defends it on the off side.

Runs Scored 10 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 27/0

I Butt6 (12)

A Ali12 (6)

K Roach2-1-6-0

2.60

Length, on off and blocked out by Butt.

2.54

FOUR! LUCKY! That one could have easily chopped back onto the stumps. Pitched up, on off and Butt looks to drive. He gets the inside edge and the ball goes past leg stump and into the fine leg boundary.

2.40

Length ball, straying down leg. Butt looks to flick but misses. There's a shout from the fielders but Roach isn't interested and neither is the umpire.

2.30

Length ball, on middle and leg. Butt tucks it on the leg side.

2.24lb

FOUR LEG BYES! Roach hasn't got a hold of his line yet as he strays onto the pads again. Butt looks to flick but the ball comes off the pads and races into the fine leg fence.

2.12

Full, on the pads. Butt flicks it to deep square leg for a couple.

Runs Scored 13 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 17/0

A Ali12 (6)

I Butt0 (6)

J Seales1-0-13-0

1.60

Pitched up, around off and beats the outside edge of Ali who was looking to block.

1.61wd

WIDE! Quick bumper, on off. Abid Ali ducks underneath. The square leg umpire calls it a wide.

1.50

Back of a length, around off. Ali hops looking to play it on the off side but the ball whizzes past the outside edge.

1.44

FOUR! Third boundary of the over and the runs are flowing for Pakistan. Shortish delivery, outside off. Ali rocks back and guides it through backward point and into the fence.

1.30

Full, on off and shaping away. Ali drives it straight to mid off.

1.24

FOUR! Consecutive boundaries for Abid Ali. A bit too straight from Seales on the leg stump. Abid Ali flicks it really fine for a boundary.

1.14

FOUR! Streaky boundary from Abid Ali to get underway. Seales bowls a peach of a delivery, on off and this one straightens. Ali looks to defend but the ball catches the outside edge and goes through the slip cordon for a boundary.

Who will bowl from the other end? It is going to be Jayden Seales.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 4/0

I Butt0 (6)

A Ali0 (0)

K Roach1-1-0-0

0.60

Pitched up, on off. Butt blocks it out.

0.54b

FOUR BYES! Roach strays down the leg side again and pays the price. This one swings way down the leg side and the keeper can't get to it. The ball races towards the fine leg fence. Pakistan are off the mark in their second innings.

0.40

On a length, around off and nipping back in. Butt defends it on the off side.

0.30

Full, on off. Butt punches it to mid off.

0.20

Big inswinger from Roach. Pitched this one up on middle and the ball comes back in sharply. Butt gets rapped on the pads and Roach lets out a big appeal. The umpire shakes his head and Kraigg Brathwaite decides not to review.

0.10

Starts with a swinging delivery, down the leg side. Butt looks to flick but misses and Joshua Da Silva makes a good diving stop to his left.

Commentary

The third innings is set to begin. The West Indies players stride out to the middle. Followed by Imran Butt and Abid Ali who walk out to open for Pakistan. Kemar Roach to start with the ball.

Right then. Pakistan have a handy lead of 152 runs. They will come out to bat and look to swell their lead. The West Indian bowlers have a huge task in front of them. They have to bundle out Pakistan for a low score, if they want to go on a hunt for a victory. Do join us in a short while for the third innings.

It was all about Shaheen Afridi! He started the proceedings for the visitors and ended it as well. He was surely the pick of the bowlers with 6 wickets to his name. Faheem Ashraf got a single wicket to his name. But it was a proud moment for Mohammad Abbas, who toiled hard and it paid off, as he ended up with three wickets. The Pakistani pacers never let the batters settle and left the hosts in an unpleasant situation.

The West Indies tail-enders could not hold the fort for long! Earlier, West Indies lost three early wickets in a jiffy and their top-order was destroyed. They were sent back with a disadvantage on Day 3, which continued to haunt them on Day 4. Bonner and Blackwood showed some signs of a fightback but it was not enough. They suffered another collapse in the middle order and were in all sorts of trouble. Holder gave them a positive start after Lunch and it looked like he was going to stay in the middle for long. But in no time, he fell out to Shaheen Afridi and all the West Indian hopes were shattered.

It did not take long for Pakistan to get rid of the tail-enders. Thanks to their main man with the ball Shaheen Afridi, who picked up 6 wickets in this innings, his best effort in a Test inning. Pakistan get a handy lead of 152 runs.

51.3W

OUT! CAUGHT! West Indies have been bundled out for 150 runs! Babar Azam takes a stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Kemar Roach. Afridi pitches this one up, on middle. Roach goes for the big heave over mid-wicket but doesn't manage to clear Babar Azam, who jumps up and takes a beauty. Shaheen Afridi gets his sixth wicket and that's a career-best for him in an innings of a Test match.

51.20

Length ball, straying down leg. Roach looks to pull hard but misses.

51.16

SIX! WOW! Banged in short, around middle. Roach stays back and dispatches it over the square leg fence.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 51 overs : 144/9

J Seales0 (2)

K Roach2 (20)

H Ali8-1-30-0

50.60

Ali comes from the around the wicket to the left-hander and serves this one full outside off. Seales shoulders arms.

50.51

Full again, on off. Roach looks to cover drive but gets it off the inner half of the bat towards deep mid-wicket. They take one.

50.40

Full, on off and driven straight to mid off.

50.30

Length ball, on middle. Roach defends it on the leg side.

50.20

A quick bumper, on middle. Roach ducks under it.

50.10

On a length, around off. Roach plays it to covers.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 143/9

J Seales0 (1)

K Roach1 (15)

S Afridi17-7-45-5

49.60

Full and on the pads. Seales flicks it to mid-wicket.

49.5W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! It is a 5-fer for Shaheen Afridi. What a game he is having. He has gotten Holder to depart, who was also the last hope for West Indies. A full-length ball, outside off. The ball nips away a bit. Holder stays back and looks to play the cover drive but mistimes it completely. The ball takes the outside edge and Mohammad Rizwan does the rest behind the wickets.

Jayden Seales is the last man in for West Indies.

49.52nb

Angles in a length ball, onto the pads. Roach tucks it to deep square leg for a single. The umpire signals a no ball as the bowler oversteps.

49.41

A length ball, on off. Holder whips it through square leg for a single.

49.32

On a length and around off. Holder lifts it over the bowler's head. The ball goes towards long off. The batters take two.

49.20

Angles in a length ball, on off. Holder defends it back to the bowler.

49.10

A length ball, around off. The ball nips in a bit. Holder lets it go to the keeper.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 138/8

K Roach0 (14)

J Holder23 (25)

M Abbas18-6-44-3

48.60

Good length and outside off. Roach comes across and leaves it alone.

48.50

A full-length ball, on off. Roach defends it out solidly.

48.40

On a length, around off. Roach defends it to cover.

48.31

A length ball, on the bodyline. Holder stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket. They take one.

48.20

On off, pushed to cover.

48.16

SIX! All the way! You cannot ask for a more clean strike. A length ball, on off. Holder stands tall and powers it over the long on fence for a biggie.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 131/8

K Roach0 (11)

J Holder16 (22)

S Afridi16-7-40-4

47.60

A sharp bouncer on middle. Roach ducks under it.

47.50

Full length and just outside off. Roach looks to defend it out but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Review time. Pakistan have taken a review for a caught behind decision. The ball is close to the bat but UltraEdge confirms that the ball didn't take the outside edge. Pakistan lose another review and the onfield decision will stand.

47.40

NOT OUT! Another review goes in vain for Pakistan. Back-of-a-length ball, just outside off. Roach looks to defend it out but misses. The ball beats the outside edge. There was some noise insists Shaheen Afridi and Azam supports him by taking the review. The UlraEdge shows that the bat is absent. Kemar Roach survives.

47.30

Afridi fires in a short ball, just outside off. Roach leaves it alone for the keeper.

47.20

A touch short, on off. Roach stays back and defends it out awkwardly off the gloves.

47.10

Back of a length and around off. Roach though about ducking but he misjudges it completely. The ball nips in a bit and Roach gets hit near his armpits.

Who will bowl from the other end? It's going to be Shaheen Afridi. He has figures of 15-6-40-4 so far.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 131/8

J Holder16 (22)

K Roach0 (5)

M Abbas17-6-37-3

46.60

Good length and outside off. Holder shoulders his arms. A good start to the session for West Indies.

46.50

BEATEN! Back of a length, in the channel of uncertainty. Holder looks to have a poke at it but gets beaten.

46.40

A length ball, on off. Holder defends it out solidly.

46.34

FOUR! That is very impressive. Full length and just outside off. Holder hangs back and creams it through cover. The ball races away to the boundary. The second one of the over. Holder holds his pose as well, for the photographers.

46.20

Full and on off. Holder stays back and defends it out solidly.

46.14

FOUR! Delightful! A full-length ball, on off. Holder gets behind the line and drives it past mid on. The ball races away to the boundary. He has come out with some positive attitude.

The second session is set to begin. Pakistan players stride out to the middle. Followed by Jason Holder and Kemar Roach who come out to bat for West Indies. Mohammad Abbas to start with the ball. Holder to face.

...Day 4, Session 2...

So, luckily we had no rain interruptions and it was bright and sunny throughout the session. Hope it stays the same for the remainder of the day. Pakistan will be in a hurry to get rid of the tail-enders as soon as possible. But for how long can the West Indies remain solid defensively? To find out, join us for the second session at 1240 local (1740 GMT).

The pacers ran riot with the ball for the visitors! It was certain that it was a good batting pitch but the Pakistani bowlers thought otherwise. Shaheen Afridi started the proceedings of the day for Pakistan, he took an early wicket to get rid of the nightwatchman, Alzarri Joseph. But they could not capitalise on it quickly as there was a period when they gave away few runs. Later, it was Abbas who did the trick for the tourists by snaring two wickets in two deliveries. And before the end of the session, both Afridi and Abbas took a wicket each to add on to the opposition misery. Shaheen Afridi has 4 wickets under his name and Mohammad Abbas, the star of the session, with three wickets to his name.

A middle-order collapse for the hosts! West Indies did not start well, as they lost Joseph pretty early on. Then, it were Bonner and Blackwood who somehow managed to steady the ship, which brought in some ray of hope. But that was not the case, as when this partnership broke with Bonner being sent back no other batter could stick around for long. Mayers found his third nought of the series, he is yet to get off the mark. He will be disappointed with himself. And then just before Lunch, Blackwood and Da Silva got skittled out and the hosts were left in a miserable position. They still trail by 179 runs but with only two wickets in hand.

What an engrossing first session that was. Both teams fought hard to tilt the game in their favour but in the end, it is the visitors who will be the happier side coming into Lunch on Day 4.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 123/8

K Roach0 (5)

J Holder8 (16)

S Afridi15-6-40-4

45.60

Roach successfully negotiates the final delivery before Lunch. Length ball, angled in on middle and Roach keeps it out. The umpires call for Lunch on Day 4.

45.50

Afridi comes from around the wicket this time and serves a fuller delivery outside off. Roach makes a comfortable leave.

45.40

Full and wide, angling away from the right-hander. Roach leaves it alone.

45.30

Very full, around off. Roach jumps back to block it out.

45.21

Back of a length, around off. Holder turns it on the leg side for a run.

45.16

SIX! EDGY! Holder won't mind how the runs come. Shorter one banged in on middle and leg. Holder looks to pull but top-edges it and the ball flies over the keeper's head and over the fence.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 116/8

K Roach0 (1)

J Holder1 (14)

M Abbas16-6-29-3

44.60

Length ball, on off. Roach manages to keep it out.

Who will come out next? It is going to be Kemar Roach.

44.5W

OUT! LBW! This time Joshua Da Silva has to depart! Peach of an inswinging delivery from Mohammad Abbas. This one pitches on a length around off and nips back in sharply. Da Silva looks to defend but gets caught on the crease and the ball raps him on the pads. The visitors all go up in unision and the umpire takes his time and deems it OUT! Joshua Da Silva reviews it again but the Ball Tracker shows that the ball would have gone on to hit middle of middle stump. Mohammad Rizwan has once again provided the breakthrough.

Review! Joshua Da Silva takes a review for LBW! The on-field decision is OUT. The UltraEdge confirms that the bat is absent. The Ball Tracker shows three reds. The ball is hitting the stumps. Joshua Da Silva has to depart. This time the review works against him.

44.40

Pitched up, on off. Da Silva blocks it out.

44.30

NOT OUT! Joshua Da Silva knew it straightaway that he didn't hit it and hence, took the review without any hesitation. Length ball, outside off and shaping away. Da Silva looks to defend but the ball goes past the outside edge. Delayed appeal from the visitors and the umpire gives it OUT! UltraEdge shows that there is a clear gap between bat and ball and hence the decision is overturned.

Review! It is players review for caught behind. The on-field decision is OUT. The UltraEdge shows that there is no spike as the ball passes the bat. The decision is overturned and Joshua Da Silva lives on. A good review taken by him.

44.21

Short but not short enough, on off. Holder pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

44.10

Full, on off. Holder plays it to short mid on.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 115/7

J Silva6 (12)

J Holder0 (12)

S Afridi14-6-33-4

43.60

Fuller one, outside off. Da Silva goes for the expansive cover drive but once again inside-edges it onto the pads.

43.50

Pitched up, around off. Da Silva stays solid in defense.

43.40

Back of a length again, around off. Da Silva hops to defend but inside-edges it onto the pads.

43.30

Fullish ball, wide outside off. Da Silva leaves it alone.

43.22

Overthrows! Back of a length delivery, on off. Da Silva looks to defend but inside edges it towards square leg and sets off a for a quick single. Hasan Ali has a shy at the keeper's end and the fielder backing up fumbles to allow an extra run.

43.10

Angled in on the pads, from around the wicket. Da Silva looks to flick but misses it onto the pads.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 113/7

J Holder0 (12)

J Silva4 (6)

M Abbas15-6-28-2

42.60

A maiden for Abbas. Good length and outside off. The ball jags in after landing. Holder lets it go to the keeper.

42.50

Full and on off. Holder defends it off the front foot towards cover.

42.40

A full-length ball, on off. The ball nips in a bit. Holder hangs back and defends it back to the bowler.

42.30

Good-length ball and outside off. The ball moves away off the pitch. Holder stays back and looks to have a poke at it but misses. The ball beats the outside edge.

42.20

On a length and around off. Holder defends it out watchfully.

42.10

A length ball, on middle. The ball nips in a bit. Holder looks to flick it away but misses and gets hit high on his pads. Going down leg.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 113/7

J Silva4 (6)

J Holder0 (6)

S Afridi13-6-31-4

41.60

On a length and outside off. Joshua Da Silva leaves it alone for the keeper.

41.50

Afridi comes around the wicket now. He angles in a full-length ball, on off. Da Silva looks to defend it out but only manages to get an inside edge onto the pads.

41.40

Outside off, Da Silva leaves it alone.

41.34

FOUR! BEAUTIFUL! Back of a length and around off. Da Silva stays back and pushes it through point. The ball races away to the boundary.

41.20

Full and outside off. Da Silva drives it to cover but cannot find the gap.

41.10

Good length and outside off. Da Silva shoulders his arms.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 109/7

J Holder0 (6)

J Silva0 (0)

M Abbas14-5-28-2

40.60

On off, Holder blocks it out.

40.50

Just over the stumps, this one. On a length, this one lands just outside off and jags in a long way. Holder shouders his arms. The ball goes past over the off stump. A risky leave this one.

40.40

Good length and outside off. Holder leaves it alone.

40.30

A full-length ball, on the pads. Holder looks to flick it away but misses. Holder gets hit on his pads. Abbas appeals but the umpire is not interested. Going down leg.

40.20

BEATEN! On a length and just outside off. Holder looks to defend it out but misses. The ball beats the outside edge.

40.10

On off, Holder blocks it out solidly.

Joshua Da Silva comes out to bat with his team under pressure.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 109/7

J B'kwood33 (50)

J Holder0 (0)

S Afridi12-6-27-4

39.6W

OUT! CAUGHT! Oh my word, Fawad Alam just came up with a beauty to get a hold of it. His stretch was top notch. Back of a length and around off. Blackwood looks to defend it out but only manages to get an outside edge. The ball takes off and flies to the right of Fawad Alam at gully. He runs that side and puts in a late dive to grab the ball comfortably. Suddenly, the game has shifted back in the favour of the tourists.

39.50

CLOSE! This one could've easily dragged onto the stumps. Back of a length and around off. Blackwood looks to defend it out. The ball takes the inside edge and bounces over the stumps.

39.40

Good-length ball, outside off, moving away. Blackwood prods and shoulders his arms.

39.30

Outside off, left alone by Blackwood.

39.24

FOUR! Up and over! A touch short, outside off. Blackwood lifts it over the slip cordon. The ball races away to the boundary.

39.10

Back of a length and outside off. Blackwood leaves it alone for the keeper.

Jason Holder comes in at number 8.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 105/6

K Mayers0 (1)

J B'kwood29 (44)

M Abbas13-4-28-2

38.6W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! At one point, Abbas was finding it difficult to take wickets. But now he has got two wickets in two deliveries. Mayers has to walk back with another naught to his name. Abbas comes around the wicket for the left-hander Kyle Mayers. Abbas serves it full and around off. Mayers looks to defend it out but the ball takes the outside edge and flies towards the keeper, Mohammad Rizwan who completes the job. Abbas will be on a hat trick when he starts his next over.

Who will be the next man in? Kyle Mayers walks out to bat.

38.5W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! For all the hard work Abbas has done, it gets paid off. He finally gets himself into the wickets column. This partnership was troubling the visitors a bit, but Abbas says leave it to me. He has done the trick for Pakistan. A full-length ball, on off. Bonner looks to defend it out but misjudges it. The ball moves away off the pitch and takes the outside edge. Mohammad Rizwan takes an easy grab behind the stumps.

38.40

On a length and on off. Bonner squares up and defends it out.

38.30

Full and on the pads. Bonner tucks it short mid-wicket.

38.20

A length ball, on middle. Bonner stays inside the crease and defends it out watchfully.

38.10

A full-length ball, on the pads. Bonner flicks it to the right of short mid-wicket. Babar Azam dives to his right and makes a really good stop.

DRINKS! Bonner and Blackwood have steadied the ship for the hosts. Their partnership has passed the 60-run mark and they will hope to remain unscathed till Lunch. Pakistani bowlers have bowled well but have not found any success after the early breakthrough. They will be eager to chip away wickets and put the opposition under pressure.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 105/4

J B'kwood29 (44)

N Bonner37 (111)

S Afridi11-6-23-3

37.60

Fullish ball, outside off. Blackwood shoulders arms to it.

37.50

Back of a length, on middle. Blackwood defends it to mid on.

37.40

Length ball, shaping away from outside off. Easy leave for Blackwood.

37.30

CLOSE! Afridi pitches this one up, just outside off and the ball straightens a bit. Blackwood looks to block but the ball whizzes past the outside edge.

37.21

Full and wide again. Bonner drives it towards covers and sets off for a quick single.

37.10

Starts with a fuller one, way outside off. Bonner lets it through to the keeper.

Shaheen Afridi is back into the attack now. His figures are 10-6-22-3 so far.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 104/4

J B'kwood29 (40)

N Bonner36 (109)

M Abbas12-3-28-0

36.60

Back-of-a-length delivery, nips back in sharply from outside off. Blackwood hops on the back foot and manages to keep it out.

36.50

Length ball, on middle. Blackwood turns it to the leg side.

36.41

Shortish ball, outside off. Bonner taps it towards point and picks up a single.

36.31

Smart batting from Blackwood as he rotates strike immediately after the boundary. This one was on middle and Blackwood tucked it away to mid-wicket for a run.

36.24

FOUR! Deftly done by Blackwood. Abbas strays on the pads again and Blackwood tickles it down to the fine leg fence. 100 is up for the West Indies now.

36.10

Abbas starts with a loosener down leg. Blackwood looks to flick but misses.

Mohammad Abbas comes back into the attack now. His figures are 11-3-22-0 so far. He replaces Hasan Ali.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 98/4

N Bonner35 (108)

J B'kwood24 (35)

F Ashraf7-4-14-1

35.60

Ashraf brings out another false shot from Nkrumah Bonner. This one is pitched up, outside off and shaping in. Bonner doesn't move his feet and looks to drive but gets beaten inside the line once again.

35.50

Pitched up, around off. Bonner defends it out with ease.

35.40

BEATEN! Full and outside off, inviting the drive and Bonner falls for it. He misses the drive as the ball goes underneath the willow.

35.30

Length again, on top of off. Bonner defends it off the front foot.

35.20

A touch fuller, on that fifth stump line. Bonner shoulders arms to it.

35.10

Length ball, outside off. Left alone by Bonner.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 98/4

J B'kwood24 (35)

N Bonner35 (102)

H Ali7-1-29-0

34.60

Back of a length, nipping back in from around off. Blackwood hops and defends it on the leg side.

34.61nb

NO BALL! Full and straight. Blackwood defends it back to the bowler. A no ball is called for overstepping.

34.51

Shortish ball, on off. Bonner pulls it towards deep square leg for one.

34.40

Back of a length, on middle. Bonner stays solid in defense.

34.33

FIFTY partnership is up! Length ball, on middle and Blackwood nudges it sweetly through mid-wicket. The batters take three before the fielder cuts it off.

34.21

Shorter delivery, on middle and leg. Bonner pulls it behind square on the leg side for a single.

34.10

Full, on off. Bonner defends it out solidly.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 92/4

J B'kwood21 (32)

N Bonner33 (98)

F Ashraf6-3-14-1

33.60

Driven but without much timing. Full, outside off and Blackwood gets it off the toe end towards covers. End of a maiden over from Faheem Ashraf.

33.50

Length again, outside off and this one swings after going past the batter. Blackwood isn't going to offer a shot to it.

33.40

Blackwood defends the length ball on middle towards short mid on.

33.30

On a good length and on off. Blackwood punches it off the back foot to mid off.

33.20

Back of a length, outside off. Blackwood lets it through to the keeper.

33.10

Pitched up, on off. Blackwood puts out a stride to defend.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 92/4

N Bonner33 (98)

J B'kwood21 (26)

H Ali6-1-23-0

32.60

Good length and on off. Bonner defends it to cover.

32.50

Full-length ball, on off. Bonner prods and defends it to point. He yells a no straightaway for a single.

32.40

On off, Bonner defends it out solidly.

32.34

FOUR! Nicely played by Bonner. It was badly lined by Ali and Bonner took full advantage of it. A length ball, landing on middle and moving down leg. Bonner tickles it towards fine leg and finds the boundary.

32.20

A length ball, on off. Bonner defends it to mid-wicket.

32.14lb

FOUR LEG BYES! The runs continue to come for West Indies. Back of a length ball, on the pads. Bonner looks to flick it away but misses. The ball clips the thigh pads and goes towards fine leg. The ball ends up in the boundary.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 84/4

J B'kwood21 (26)

N Bonner29 (92)

F Ashraf5-2-14-1

31.64

FOUR! Great shot by Blackwood! Full and on the pads. Blackwood stays back and flicks it through square leg for a boundary.

31.51

Yorker length delivery, on middle and leg. Bonner stays back and successfully digs it out towards mid-wicket. They take one.

31.40

A length ball, on off. Bonner defends it out solidly.

31.30

Back of a length ball, outside off. Bonner has no stroke to offer.

31.20

Good length and outside off. Bonner lets it go to the keeper.

The umpires are checking the condition of the ball. The ball gauge is out and the umpires are not happy with the shape of the ball. Some used balls are now brought to the umpires to select from. A ball, similar in wear and tear to the one in use is chosen and play will resume now.

31.10

Full length and around off. Bonner stays back and blocks it out.

31.11nb

NO BALL! Full and on off. Bonner defends it out watchfully. The umpire signals a no ball as Ashraf oversteps.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 78/4

J B'kwood17 (25)

N Bonner28 (86)

H Ali5-1-19-0

30.60

BEATEN! Beautiful delivery by Ali to end the over. Good length and just outside off. Blackwood looks to defend it out but misses.

30.54

EDGY! FOUR! Much-needed boundary, no matter how the runs come though. A length ball, on off. Blackwood offers his bat to defend it out. The ball takes the outside edge and goes through the gap at the slips. The ball races away to the boundary at third man.

30.41

EDGED BUT SAFE! Back of a length ball, on off. Bonner is surprised by the bounce off the pitch. He looks to defend it out but does so with the shoulders of his blade. The ball flies over the slip cordon. The batters pick up an easy single.

Babar Azam has taken the review for an LBW decision. Ultra Edge confirms that there was no bat involved and Ball Tracker shows that the ball was going down leg. The onfield decision stays and Pakistan also lose a review.

30.30

NOT OUT! Pakistan lose a review here. Hasan Ali was sure about this one but it goes in vain. A length ball, on middle. The ball nips in a bit. Bonner stays back and looks to flick it away but misses. He gets hit on his pads. Ali pleads for an LBW but the umpire is unmoved. Hasan Ali wants his skipper to take it upstairs and Azam does so. The Ultra Edge shows the bat is absent. The Ball Tracker confirms the ball is missing the wickets by a long way. Bonner survives and the on-field decision stands.

30.31nb

NO BALL! A length ball, outside off. Bonner leaves it alone for the keeper. The umpire signals a no ball, as the bowler oversteps.

30.20

A loud appeal for LBW but turned down! Full and on the pads. Bonner stays back and looks to flick it away but misses. He gets rapped on his pads. Hasan Ali makes an appeal but the umpire says no. Going down leg.

30.10

Good length and outside off. Bonner lets it go to the keeper.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 72/4

J B'kwood13 (23)

N Bonner27 (81)

F Ashraf4-2-8-1

29.60

On a length and around off. Blackwood stays back and pushes it to cover.

29.50

A full-length ball, around middle. Blackwood nudges it to mid-wicket.

29.42

More runs! A length ball, on the pads. Blackwood flicks it to deep square leg. The batters pick two before the fielder cuts it off.

29.34

FOUR! CRUNCHED! Overpitched and on off. Blackwood offers full face of the bat and punches it past mid off. The ball races away to the boundary.

29.20

A length ball, on off. Blackwood stays back and defends it to cover.

29.10

Full and on the pads. Blackwood flicks it to mid-wicket.

DRINKS! Pakistan made a fast start as Shaheen Afridi got rid of the nighwatchman, Alzarri Joseph. Since then, Jermaine Blackwood and Nkrumah Bonner have kept the Pakistani pacers at bay. Any more wickets in this session will put the hosts on the back foot yet again.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 66/4

N Bonner27 (81)

J B'kwood7 (17)

H Ali4-1-13-0

28.60

Back of a length and outside off. Bonner stays back and pushes it to point but cannot find the gap this time around.

28.54

MISFIELD AND FOUR! Full and outside off. Bonner stays back and punches it to the right of point. Azhar Ali moves to his left but the ball goes through and ends up in the boundary. Good shot by Bonner, he has been very patient after getting a reality check early on.

28.40

Full and on middle. Bonner stays inside the crease and defends it to mid on.

28.30

Good length and outside off. Bonner shoulders his arms.

28.20

Fuller and on the fourth stump line. Bonner defends it out with ease.

28.21nb

NO BALL! A full-length ball, around off. Bonner defends it out watchfully. The umpire signals a no ball, as the bowler oversteps.

28.10

Ali starts with an outswinger. Full and just outside off. The ball nips away. Bonner lets it go to the keeper.

Hasan Ali comes into the attack. He replaces Mohammad Abbas.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 61/4

J B'kwood7 (17)

N Bonner23 (74)

F Ashraf3-2-2-1

27.60

Full and wide, Blackwood shoulders arms at it.

27.50

Back of a length, on middle. Blackwood goes back into the crease and defends it on the leg side.

27.41

Pitched up, outside off. Bonner squeezes it through point for a single.

27.30

Fullish delivery, around off. Bonner stays solid in defense.

27.21

Length ball, straying on the pads. Blackwood glances it towards backward square leg for a single. Appeal from the bowler but the umpire deems this as a run off the bat.

27.10

Starts right on the money does Ashraf. On a length and on off. Blackwood blocks it out to short mid on.

Faheem Ashraf is into the attack now. His figures are 2-2-0-1 so far. He replaces Shaheen Afridi.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 59/4

N Bonner22 (72)

J B'kwood6 (13)

M Abbas11-3-22-0

26.60

Length ball, on middle. Bonner tucks it to mid-wicket.

26.50

Another one bowled into the channel of uncertainty. Bonner keeps on leaving outside off.

26.40

This one swung in late. Back of a length, around off and left alone by Bonner.

26.32

A touch fuller and on off. Bonner leans into the drive and gets it through covers for a couple of runs.

26.20

Length ball, on middle and shaping away slightly. Bonner gets behind the line to block it.

26.10

Pitched up, around off. Well left by Bonner.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 57/4

J B'kwood6 (13)

N Bonner20 (66)

S Afridi10-6-22-3

25.60

Shorter ball, angled across and wide outside off. Blackwood shoulders arms at it.

25.50

On a good length, around off. Blackwood watchfully defends it out.

25.44

FOUR! Nicely timed by Jermaine Blackwood. Back of a length, and again on leg stump. Blackwood rocks back and tucks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

25.34lb

FOUR LEG BYES! Afridi strays down the leg side again and pays the price. Blackwood looked to flick but the ball came off the pads and raced away into the fine leg fence.

25.20

Back of a length, on middle. Blocked out by Blackwood.

25.10

Down the leg side. Length ball, on leg stump and swinging further down leg. Blackwood looks to flick but the ball comes off the pads and through to the keeper. Appeal from the bowler but the umpire is unmoved.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 49/4

N Bonner20 (66)

J B'kwood2 (7)

M Abbas10-3-20-0

24.60

Length ball, on off and nipping back in sharply. Bonner gets caught on the crease and the ball raps him on the pads. A bit too high and hence, no appeal.

24.50

Length ball, outside off. Blackwood plays it with soft hands towards point.

24.40

Outswinger, but a bit too wide to enforce a drive from Blackwood.

24.30

Full and wide, nipping away a bit. Bonner offers no shot to it.

24.21

Back of a length, on middle. Blackwood works it off the back foot towards mid-wicket for a single.

24.10

Length ball, on top of middle. Blackwood defends it on the leg side.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 48/4

N Bonner20 (62)

J B'kwood1 (5)

S Afridi9-6-18-3

23.60

Excellent end to the over from Shaheen Afridi. Bowls this one on a length around middle and the ball shapes back in. Bonner looks to tuck on the leg side but gets hit high on the pads. Stifled appeal from the bowler but not given.

23.50

Swinging down the leg side. Bonner looks to glance it fine but misses.

23.40

This one is pushed wider on a length and easily left alone by Bonner.

23.30

On a good length and on middle. Bonner looks to block but gets it off the outside edge towards point.

23.20

This one is pitched up, around off. Bonner lets it through to the keeper.

23.10

Right on the money again from Afridi. Length ball, on middle. Bonner stays back and defends it out.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 48/4

J B'kwood1 (5)

N Bonner20 (56)

M Abbas9-3-19-0

22.60

An inswinger to end the over! A length ball, on off, nipping in. Blackwood is upto the task and defends it out quite comfortably to mid on.

22.50

On a length and around off. Blackwood stays back and punches it to point but straight to the fielder.

22.40

A length ball, on off. Blackwood stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket off the inner half.

22.31

Full and on middle. Bonner tucks it to mid-wicket and takes off for a quick single.

22.20

JAFFA! Good length and around off. The ball moves away after pitching. Bonner looks to defend it out but misses. The ball beats the outside edge.

22.11

Blackwood is off the mark! Full and on the pads. Blackwood stays back and flicks it to deep square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 46/4

N Bonner19 (54)

J B'kwood0 (1)

S Afridi8-5-18-3

21.60

This one was closer but not close enough to make the batsman play. Good length and outside off. Bonner leaves it alone without any hesitation.

21.50

On a length and outside off. The ball gets some bounce off the pitch. Bonner happily leaves it alone.

21.40

Full length and wide outside off. Bonner lets it go to the keeper.

21.30

Short ball, outside off. Bonner leaves it alone for the keeper.

21.21lb

LEG BYE! Back of a length and around the hips. Blackwood hops and looks to tuck it away but misses. The ball clips the thigh pad and rolls towards square leg. The batters collect a leg bye.

Jermaine Blackwood is the new man in.

21.1W

OUT! CAUGHT! Don't worry says Shaheen Afridi and he strikes in his second over of the day. A length ball, around off. The ball is moving away from the right-hander. Joseph looks to defend it out but only gets an outside edge. This time though, the ball carries. Babar Azam takes a brilliant low catch at third slip. The nightwatchman has to depart. This is a bright start for the visitors and they will look to build on it.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 45/3

N Bonner19 (50)

A Joseph4 (21)

M Abbas8-3-17-0

20.60

Back of a length and outside off. The ball nips in a bit. But Bonner is still happy to leave anything outside off.

20.50

On a length and outside off. Bonner lets it go to the keeper.

20.40

Outside off, Bonner has no stroke to offer.

20.30

Good length and just outside off. Bonner leaves it alone.

20.20

EDGED BUT SHORT! Abbas could've found an early breakthrough but that was not the case, if Mohammad Rizwan had gone for it the scene could have been different. A length ball, on off. Bonner looks to defend it out but only manage to get an outside edge. The ball flies to the left of the first slip fielder, who get low to his left but gathers the ball on a bounce.

20.10

Fuller and on off. Bonner stays back and defends it onto the pitch.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 45/3

A Joseph4 (21)

N Bonner19 (44)

S Afridi7-4-18-2

19.60

Good length and outside off. The ball nips away a bit, Alzarri Joseph shoulders arms to it.

19.50

Outside off. Left alone by Joseph.

19.44

FOUR! What a shot! Full of confidence. Joseph is here to stay for long. A length ball, on off. Joseph punches it past mid off. The ball races away to the boundary.

19.31

A yorker and on middle. Bonner stays inside the crease and digs it out to mid-wicket. They take one.

19.21lb

LEG BYE! A full-length ball, on the leg stump. Joseph stays back and looks to flick it away but misses. The ball clips the pads and rolls to the leg side. The batters collect a single. Afridi and company make an appeal for LBW but the umpire is unmoved. Down the leg.

19.10

Afridi starts with a beauty! A full-length ball, outside off. The ball is moving away from the right-hander, Joseph looks to drive it away but misses.

Who will bowl from the other end? It's going to be Shaheen Afridi.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 39/3

N Bonner18 (43)

A Joseph0 (16)

M Abbas7-2-17-0

18.60

Good length and outside off. Bonner shoulders his arms.

18.50

A full-length ball, on middle and off. Bonner prods and defends it out.

18.40

A length ball, on the pads. Bonner stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket.

18.30

On a length and outside off. The ball moves away off the pitch. Bonner leaves it without any second thoughts.

18.20

Back of a length and around off. Bonner pushes it towards point but straight to the fielder.

18.10

Starts with a length ball, on off. Bonner stays back and blocks it out watchfully.

The first session is set to begin. Pakistan players stride out to the middle. Followed by Alzarri Joseph and Nkrumah Bonner who come out to bat for West Indies. Mohammad Abbas to start with the ball.

PITCH REPORT - Samuel Badree is up for the pitch report. He is alongside Jeff Dujon who says that nothing much has changed from yesterday and there are a few cracks. It is good pitch for batting and there are hardly any purchases for the spinners. It is a cloudless sky today and it should remain the same for long.

Waqar Younis, the bowling coach of Pakistan. He says his bowlers did really well in the first game and says they had a really good Test match the first one. Mentions Shaheen Afridi and Jaydon Seales are the future of cricket. He is really impressed by both of them and they are blossoming really well. Adds every session is important in Test cricket, also says if they get an early couple of wickets, the game is still on. Adds they will give their best shot. They have got the runs on the board as well. Ends by saying it should be a good day of cricket.

Are the rain gods coming back? The forecast says that there are showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the day. We have already lost 4 sessions in this Test match, if we lose anymore of the sessions it will be very hard to pull out a result. Although, the visitors can use these conditions to their advantage and barge through the West Indies batting line-up to get them near the finish line. Let us hope we get an uninterrupted game day.

Hello and a warm welcome to Day 4 of the second Test match between West Indies and Pakistan. After Day 2 getting washed off and having just 1.2 overs of play in the first session on Day 3, we finally got some proper play in and it was filled with excitement. Pakistan declared on 302/9 on the back of an unbeaten century by Fawad Alam. Their decision turned out to be even better as Shaheen Afridi sent back the opening pair for West Indies and before the day ended, Roston Chase also fell. Pakistan look to be on top of proceedings and it'll be interesting to see how West Indies get back into this match. Stay tuned.

...DAY 4...

Earlier in the day, we once again had a stop-start, and play was halted before the second over of the day was completed. Eventually, after losing more than an entire session due to some wet patches around the bowling area, play resumed. The action took some time to spring into life but once it did, it was a riveting day of Test match cricket filled with ebbs and flows. The Test match seems nicely poised, with Pakistan having the upper hand. Day 4 will be crucial in deciding the match and the series as well.

That is all we have from the third day of the second Test. The action continues on 23rd August 2021 on Day 4. It will start at 9.30 am Local (2.30 pm GMT). So do join us for the same. Till then, take care and goodbye!

Fawad Alam is up for a chat, he says that the conditions were challenging. Says that after the start they had, they needed a good partnership and that is what he and Babar Azam did. Talking about the century, he is very happy to contribute to the team. Adds that his dad always motivates him. Talking about his celebration, he says that he copied from one of a Turkish series.

West Indies started the day on a strong note as Jayden Seales sent Ashraf back to the pavilion early on. Jason Holder then came back in and picked up two wickets in a row to put West Indies in pole position. Holder and Seales were impressive throughout the day, but the other bowlers struggled a bit. West Indies were put under pressure right from the start as they lost two wickets for just 9 runs. Before the day ended, Chase also fell, putting West Indies in quite a fix. Nkrumah Bonner has been the only positive with the bat and they'll be counting on him to carry on the good work tomorrow.

Pakistan will believe that they can get a result in this Test match. They did not have the best of starts on day 3 as Ashraf fell early and then Holder rocked them with two quick wickets. After that, Fawad Alam and Hasan Ali stitched together a partnership. The latter then got run out but Alam stayed determined. Shaheen Afridi provided great support to Alam, who went on to score an unbeaten century. The decision to declare was a fruitful one as the Pakistani bowlers did not disappoint, Shaheen Afridi rattled the West Indian top-order and set the tone nicely. In the end, they picked up three wickets and didn't give away many runs.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 39/3

A Joseph0 (16)

N Bonner18 (37)

N Ali1-0-1-0

17.60

Very full, on middle. Blocked out. That will be STUMPS on DAY 3. West Indies trail by 263 runs.

17.50

Another full ball, outside off. Left alone.

17.40

Angles a full ball, outside off. Joseph lets it through.

17.30

A flatter ball, on off. Defended.

17.20

A full ball, on middle. Joseph solidly blocks out.

17.10

A tossed up ball, on middle. Joseph looks to defend on the off side but gets inner half of his bat towards mid on.

17.11nb

Full, around off, pushed to mid off. Nauman Ali starts with a no ball as signaled by the umpire.

The light-meter is out again. The umpires are keeping a check at the end of each over. The umpires indicate to Babar Azam that the slower bowlers need to bowl in order for the play to continue. Hence, Nauman Ali is inserted into the attack.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 38/3

N Bonner18 (37)

A Joseph0 (9)

H Ali3-1-8-0

16.60

A length ball, outside off. Left alone.

16.50

On a length, on off. Blocked out.

16.44

FOUR! Good shot! Touch short, outside off. Bonner hops and slaps it through covers for a boundary.

16.30

A good length ball, outside off. Kept out.

16.20

On middle. Blocked out.

16.10

Very full, on middle, Bonner nudges it on the leg side.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 34/3

A Joseph0 (9)

N Bonner14 (31)

F Ashraf2-2-0-1

15.60

On middle, on a length, tucked on the leg side.

15.50

BEATEN! A length ball, outside off, shaping away. Joseph looks to defend but misses.

15.40

Another full ball, on middle. Joseph drives it to mid on.

15.30

Goes fuller now, on middle. Joseph pushes it to mid on.

15.20

Angles it on middle. Joseph blocks it on the leg side.

15.10

On middle, on a length. Blocked out.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 34/3

N Bonner14 (31)

A Joseph0 (3)

H Ali2-1-4-0

14.60

A good length ball, on off. Bonner solidly blocks it.

14.50

Huge appeal for LBW turned down! A full ball, angling in, on middle and leg. Bonner looks to defend but is late to his shot. Gets rapped on the pads. Pakistan appeal but nothing is given.

14.40

Another outside off ball, on a length. Bonner leaves it alone.

14.30

A full ball, on middle. Bonner defends it to point.

14.20

Touch fuller, outside off. Bonner lets it through.

14.10

This one shapes away but lands way outside off. Left alone.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 34/3

A Joseph0 (3)

N Bonner14 (25)

F Ashraf1-1-0-1

13.60

A good length ball, around off. Kept out.

13.50

Another outside off delivery. Left alone.

13.40

A length ball, way outside off. Alzarri Joseph shoulders arms to it.

The night watchman, Alzarri Joseph is at the crease.

13.3W

OUT! TIMBER! Another one bites the dust! Roston Chase was squared up here! A good length ball, outside off, it lands and shapes in sharply. Chase looks to defend without any foot movement. The ball sneaks through the gate and rattles the stumps. Brilliant delivery from Faheem Ashraf.

13.20

Serves it full and outside off. Chase defends it on the off side.

13.10

Spills it down the leg side. Chase misses his flick.

Faheem Ashraf is now into the attack.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 34/2

N Bonner14 (25)

R Chase10 (21)

H Ali1-0-4-0

12.60

Length ball, around off. Bonner taps it to point.

12.50

Length again, on middle. Bonner looks to turn it onto the leg side but gets hit on the thigh pad.

12.40

Pitched up, outside off and this one shapes away nicely. Nkrumah Bonner with a watchful leave.

12.30

Length ball, outside off. Bonner let's it through to the keeper.

12.24

FOUR! Short, but not short enough. Bonner picks it up and pulls it to the mid-wicket fence.

12.10

Full, outside off and swinging away. Bonner leaves it alone.

Hasan Ali has been brought into the attack.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 30/2

R Chase10 (21)

N Bonner10 (19)

S Afridi6-4-13-2

11.60

Banged in short, outside leg stump. Chase ducks down and that end another maiden over from Shaheen Afridi.

11.50

Full again, on middle. Chase defends it to short mid off.

11.40

Very full, on off and well kept out by Roston Chase.

11.30

Pitched up, wide outside off, with a hint of late movement. Chase isn't interested in offering a shot.

11.20

Afridi hits the length hard, on off stump. Chase taps it back onto the deck.

11.10

Back of a length, outside off. Chase shoulders arms to it.

DRINKS - Pakistan have been brilliant with the ball so far. Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Abbas have troubled the West Indies batsmen a lot, with Afridi picking up two early wickets. Roston Chase and Nkrumah Bonner have weathered the early storm and will look to see the day through. Will there be any more drama at the end of Day 3? We'll find out soon.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 30/2

N Bonner10 (19)

R Chase10 (15)

M Abbas6-1-17-0

10.60

On a length ball, on middle. Bonner blocks it out.

10.52

A length ball, outside off. Bonner opens his bat face and guides it through short third man for a couple of runs.

10.40

On middle, on a length. Defended.

10.30

BEATEN! This one moves away, on a length, outside off. Bonner looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

10.24

FOUR! Well played! A full ball, outside off, Bonner leans and creams his drive through covers for a boundary. The fielder tries to chase it back but to no avail.

10.10

A good length ball, on middle. Blocked out.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 24/2

R Chase10 (15)

N Bonner4 (13)

S Afridi5-3-13-2

9.60

BEATEN! Pitched up, on off and angling away. Chase looks to block but the ball just beats the outside edge. Stifled appeal from the bowler, no one else supports him.

9.50

Short of a length, wide outside off. Left alone by Chase.

9.40

Fullish delivery, on the stumps. Blocked out.

9.30

Length again, this time nipping back in from off stump. Chase heaves it on the leg side from the inner half of the bat and the bat slips out of his hands and he's lucky it didn't land onto the stumps.

9.20

Length ball, pushed wider this time. Chase shoulders arms to it.

9.10

Length ball, very close to the off stump. Well left by Roston Chase.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 24/2

N Bonner4 (13)

R Chase10 (9)

M Abbas5-1-11-0

8.60

Length ball, on middle and leg. Bonner inside edges it to shortish square leg.

8.50

Right on the money again from Mohammad Abbas. Nkrumah Bonner defends it off the front foot.

8.40

Slightly pitched up, on middle. Bonner pushes it to short mid on.

8.30

Length again, on off. Bonner blocks it out.

8.24

FOUR! Streaky! Length ball, outside off and shaping away. Bonner looks to leave but is late and the ball goes off the toe end of the bat and past the slip cordon into the third man fence.

8.10

Length ball, on middle. Bonner blocks it out on the leg side.

Runs Scored 11 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 20/2

R Chase10 (9)

N Bonner0 (7)

S Afridi4-2-13-2

7.66

SIX! BANG! That's one way to counter-attack. Short ball, on middle and Chase just pulls it with ease over the mid-wicket fence.

7.54

FOUR! Pure timing from Roston Chase as he brings out a lovely straight drive. Full and swinging on middle and leg, Chase drives it back past the bowler and into the fence.

7.40

This one is angled across on a length outside off. Chase let's it through to the keeper.

7.30

Pitched up, on off and driven straight to cover.

7.20

Length ball, around leg and shaping in. Chase looks to flick but gets rapped on the pads. Huge appeal from the bowler but not given. No review taken as it seemed to be pitching outside leg.

7.10

Length ball, on middle. Chase blocks it out.

7.11wd

WIDE! That one shaped away a mile. Back of a length, wide outside off, ends almost towards first slip. Wide called.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 9/2

N Bonner0 (7)

R Chase0 (3)

M Abbas4-1-7-0

6.60

Spills this one down the leg side.Left alone by Bonner.

6.50

Fullish delivery, outside off. Left alone by Bonner.

6.40

BEAUTY! Mohammad Abbas produces a gem of an outswinger. On middle and shapes away at the last moment, bamboozling the batter as the ball whizzes past the outside edge.. Babar Azam opts not to review.

6.30

Pitched up, just outside off. Good leave from Nkrumah Bonner.

6.20

Length ball, on top of off. Bonner inside edges it back onto the pads.

6.10

Length ball, on the pads. Bonner looks to tuck but gets it off the pads towards short square leg.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 9/2

R Chase0 (3)

N Bonner0 (1)

S Afridi3-2-2-2

5.60

Fullish delivery, outside off. Chase leaves it alone and it's the end of another wicket-maiden over from Shaheen Afridi.

5.50

Back of a length, around off. Roston Chase shoulders arms to it.

5.40

This one is pushed wider. Chase watchfully leaves it alone.

Roston Chase walks out now.

5.3W

OUT! BOWLED! Peach of a delivery from Shaheen Afridi. West Indies have been rocked early, twice. Shaheen Afridi pitches this one up on middle and allows it to swing back in. Kraigg Brathwaite is forced to play across as he tries to flick but ends up playing all around it. The ball castles into middle and leg and the skipper has to depart.

5.20

Length ball, angled across from around off. Kraigg Brathwaite doesn't play at it.

5.10

Short of a length, on middle. Kraigg Brathwaite hops back and dabs it down on the leg side.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 9/1

K B'waite4 (14)

N Bonner0 (1)

M Abbas3-0-7-0

4.61

Fuller one, outside off. Braithwaite drives it through covers for one.

4.50

Full and wide, shaping away. Kraigg Brathwaite shoulders arms to it.

4.40

This time it's the inswinger. On a length, around off and nipping in sharply. Kraigg Brathwaite doesn't pick it and gets hit high on the pads.

4.30

Length ball, on off. Blocked out.

4.20

Huge appeal from the bowler but not given. Beautiful outswinger from Mohammad Abbas. This one was bowled on a length on middle and was shaping away. Kraigg Brathwaite looked to defend it on the leg side but got hit on the pads instead. Babar Azam opts not to review it.

4.10

Length ball, around off. A controlled edge down to backward point from Kraigg Brathwaite.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 8/1

N Bonner0 (1)

K B'waite3 (8)

S Afridi2-1-2-1

3.60

Fullish delivery, on middle. Blocked out. End of a wicket maiden over from Shaheen Afridi.

Nkrumah Bonner walks out at No.3.

3.5W

OUT! LBW! Shaheen Afridi has provided the early breakthrough. Pitches this one up on off and it just nips back in a bit, on middle. Kieran Powell looks to flick it on the leg side but gets trapped, plumb in front, and gets hit on the pads. They appeal and the umpire raises his finger. Powell dosen't reviews it and continues his long walk, back to the pavilion.

3.40

On a good length and angled in on off. Powell defends it on the off side.

3.30

An action replay of the previous delivery. Powell leaves it alone again.

3.20

This one shapes away. Pitched up, outside off and left alone by Powell.

3.10

Full swinging delivery, on middle. Powell does well to keep it out.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 8/0

K B'waite3 (8)

K Powell5 (10)

M Abbas2-0-6-0

2.60

Back of a length, on middle and leg. Kraigg Brathwaite looks to turn it on the leg side but gets hit on the pads.

2.51

Length again, on the pads. Powell tucks it to deep square leg for one.

2.40

Pitched up, around off and left alone.

2.30

Length, on top of off. Kept out on the off side.

2.22

Length ball, outside off and Powell drives it on the up through covers for another couple.

2.12

Fullish delivery, outside off. Powell opens the face of the bat and guides it past the slip cordon for a couple of runs.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 3/0

K B'waite3 (7)

K Powell0 (5)

S Afridi1-0-2-0

1.60

Around off, pushed to covers.

1.50

Outside off, on a length. Kraigg Brathwaite shoulders arms to it.

1.40

Another full ball, outside off, pushed to covers.

1.30

Touch fuller, on middle. Kraigg Brathwaite plays it back to the bowler.

1.20

Full ball again, on middle, worked on the leg side.

1.12

A full ball, swinging in, on middle. Kraigg Brathwaite flicks it to mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

Who will start from the other end? It's going to be Shaheen Afridi.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 1/0

K Powell0 (5)

K B'waite1 (1)

M Abbas1-0-1-0

0.60

A short of a length ball, outside off. Kept out.

0.50

A length ball outside off. Powell shoulders arms to it.

0.40

BEATEN! Wonderful delivery! This lands outside off, on a length. Powell looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

0.30

Another length ball, outside off. Powell leaves it alone.

0.20

A good length ball, outside off. Powell lets it through to the keeper.

0.11

Straight off the mark, West Indies and Kraigg Brathwaite! Serves a full ball, on middle. Brathwaite flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

Commentary

We are back for the next innings! The players of Pakistan are out in the middle. Kieran Powell and Kraigg Brathwaite are the openers for West Indies. Mohammad Abbas to start the proceedings with the ball. Here we go...

West Indies will be looking to start strongly with the bat and end the day with wickets in hand. Jason Holder and Jayden Seales were the pick of the bowlers on Day 3 as they both ended with two wickets each. Roach had picked up three wickets on Day 1 but couldn't add to his tally and Alzarri Joseph continued to have a dry spell with the ball. West Indies took some time to clean up the tail and it's now up to their batters to make an impact. Stay tuned for the the second innings.

Pakistan will be pleased with how things turned out in the end. They lost three early wickets on Day 1 and had a slow start to the day 3 as well, but then the star man from Day 1, Fawad Alam came out and batted like he never left the crease. Alam stitched together important partnerships with the lower order batsmen, specially the partnership with Shaheen Afridi proved to be most fruitful. Alam remained unbeaten on 124 as Pakistan declared with 302 runs on the board. Pakistan will now be looking to get early wickets and gain further momentum.

Pakistan have declared on 302/9. Around 20-30 overs remaining in the day, Babar Azam might look at this as a decent score to post and ask the Windies batters to battle out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 110 overs : 302/9

M Abbas0 (4)

F Alam124 (213)

J Seales15-4-31-3

109.60

Another full ball, outside off. Abbas misses his drive.

109.50

A full ball, outside off. Abbas looks to poke at it but misses.

109.40

BEATEN! Beautiful delivery! This was on a length, outside off. Abbas looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

109.30

A good length ball, outside off and this one bounces extra. Abbas sways away from it.

Mohammad Abbas is the last man in.

109.2W

OUT! TAKEN! Shaheen Afridi has to depart now. A short of a length ball, around leg stump. Shaheen Afridi hops and looks to flick but gets some glove on it. The ball lobs in the air and Kieran Powell takes a simple catch at short square leg.

109.11

A length ball, outside off. Alam punches off the front foot through covers for a single.

Jayden Seales comes in to replace Alzarri Joseph.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 109 overs : 301/8

S Afridi19 (32)

F Alam123 (212)

R Chase8-0-32-0

108.60

Flatter ball, on middle. Blocked out.

108.50

A shorter ball outside off, tapped to point.

108.44

FOUR! Nicely played! Serves a very full ball, on middle. Afridi goes for the reverse sweep and hits it well past point for a boundary. Also, 300 up for Pakistan.

108.30

Tossed up, full on middle. Blocked out.

108.21

Very full, on middle, pushed to long on for a single.

108.10

A full ball, on middle. Alam prods forward and defends it out.

Roston Chase has been brought back into the attack.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 108 overs : 296/8

F Alam122 (210)

S Afridi15 (28)

A Joseph18-1-75-0

107.61

Another single as this is tucked to mid on. This was full and on middle.

107.50

Around off, on a length, worked on the off side.

107.42

A short of a length ball, on off. Alam looks to pull but gets inner half towards long off for two runs as the fielder cuts it off in the deep.

107.31

Runs flowing nicely for Pakistan! A full ball, on off, punched to covers for one.

107.21

A good length ball, outside off, Alam cuts it to deep point for another single.

107.11

On middle, flicked to square leg for a single.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 107 overs : 290/8

S Afridi13 (26)

F Alam118 (206)

K Roach27-9-68-3

106.61

A length ball, outside off, driven wide of mid off for a single.

106.50

A short ball, on off. Left alone.

106.44

FOUR! Good shot! A slower ball, spilled down the leg side. Afridi tickles it down to fine leg for a boundary.

106.30

A length ball way outside off. Afridi swings and misses.

106.21

Around off, on a length, tapped to covers for a quick single.

106.10

On middle, on a length. Alam wrists it to mid-wicket.

Mandatory concussion check. Shaheen Afridi has got hit on the helmet and the physio is out in the middle to have a check. We hope that he is fine.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 106 overs : 284/8

S Afridi8 (22)

F Alam117 (204)

A Joseph17-1-69-0

105.60

Ouchh! That must have hurt! A short ball, on middle. Afridi stands tall and looks to pull but misses and gets hit on the helmet. The ball rolls on the off side.

105.51

A pacy short ball, on middle. Alam rides the bounce, as he pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

105.41

On middle, tucked on the leg side for one.

105.30

A short of a length ball, outside off. Afridi lets it through to the keeper.

105.21

A length ball, on off, driven to deep covers for a single.

105.10

Around off, pushed to covers.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 105 overs : 281/8

S Afridi7 (19)

F Alam115 (201)

K Roach26-9-62-3

104.60

On a length, on middle. Blocked out.

104.50

Spills it down the leg side. Left alone.

104.41

A short of a length ball, on middle. Alam pulls it to deep square leg for a single.

104.31lb

LEG BYE! Appeal for LBW but not given! A full ball, angling down the leg. Afridi swivels across and looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. They take a leg bye as it rolls on the leg side.

104.20

A length ball, way outside off. Left alone.

104.11

On a length, on off. Alam drives it through covers who lets it through for a single.

Who will bowl from the other end? It is Kemar Roach.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 104 overs : 278/8

F Alam113 (199)

S Afridi7 (15)

A Joseph16-1-66-0

103.61

Shortish ball, outside off. Alam guides it to third man for one.

103.53

Pitched up, on off. Afridi drives it beautifully through covers for three runs.

103.40

Back of a length, on the hips and tucked to square leg. Clear shouts of 'NO' from Fawad Alam.

103.30

Back of a length, around off. Afridi defends it off the back foot on the off side.

103.20

Wide outside off and left alone.

103.11

Shorter one, on middle. Alam pulls it to deep mid-wicket for a single.

....Day 3, Session 3...

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A good session for West Indies. They have used the conditions well and made things happen. They didn't give away many wayward deliveries and held their lines too. Jayden Seales and Jason Holder were key in this session as they got the breakthroughs. Holder was the pick of the bowlers as he got back-to-back wickets and helped his team get back into the game. Now they would like to take the remaining two wickets quickly and wrap the things. Will they do it? Do join us for the final session.

Earlier it was Mohammad Rizwan and Faheem Ashraf who started the proceedings. Both were looking good in the middle but the latter gave away his wicket. Soon after the drinks break Rizwan went back and after that, it was all about Fawad Alam as he brought up his century in style. He is standing firm right now on 111 and will look to continue.

A productive session for the Windies as they have come back stronger in the latter part of the innings, despite a century from Fawad Alam.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 103 overs : 273/8

S Afridi4 (11)

F Alam111 (197)

K Mayers17-5-34-0

102.60

Full and swinging down leg. Afridi looks to flick but misses. That will be Tea on Day 3.

102.52

Fuller one, outside off. Shaheen Afridi drives it through covers for a couple of runs.

102.40

Length ball, around off. Blocked out.

102.30

BEATEN! Mayers serves it further up, outside off, inviting the drive. Afridi goes for it but the away movement makes him miss.

102.21

A touch short and wide. Alam cuts it behind square on the off side for a single.

102.10

Length ball, way outside off. Left alone by Fawad Alam.

A review has been taken for caught behind. Ultra edge confirms nothing as the ball passes the bat. Decision upheld. Was more of an optimistic review from Kraigg Brathwaite.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 102 overs : 270/8

S Afridi2 (7)

F Alam110 (195)

A Joseph15-1-61-0

101.60

NOT OUT! Nicely bowled by Alzarri Joseph. Serves it on a good length, on off and angles it away. Afridi hops on the back foot looking to defend but gets beaten. The review shows that the ball was close to the bat but there was no spike, so the onfield decision stays.

101.50

Pitched up, on off. Afridi stays solid in defense.

101.40

Back of a length and on middle. Afridi defends it on the off side.

101.30

PLAY AND A MISS! Length ball, angled across around off. Shaheen Afridi goes for the cover drive but misses it completely.

101.22

Length ball, on middle. Shaheen Afridi works it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

101.11

Length ball, on off. Alam plays it towards mid on and takes the single.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 101 overs : 267/8

S Afridi0 (2)

F Alam109 (194)

K Mayers16-5-31-0

100.60

BEATEN! Pitched up, around off and just straightens this one. Shaheen Afridi puts out a stride but gets beaten on the outside edge.

100.50

Length ball, on off. Blocked out.

Shaheen Afridi walks out now.

100.41W

OUT! RUN OUT! Huge mix-up and Hasan Ali has to depart. Fawad Alam guides the wider delivery through backward point and calls for two straightaway. Nkrumah Bonner chases it down quickly and throws it back to the keeper. Fawad Alam decides not to take the second but Hasan Ali is already halfway down the track. Joshua Da Silva whips the bails without any fuss and that's the eight wicket down.

100.34

FOUR! Short and wide, punished by Fawad Alam. Alam just guides this one to the vacant third man fence.

The umpires don't look too satisfied with the condition of the ball. The umpires are now having a look at some used balls which are similar in wear and tear to the one currently in use. They are satisfied and have chosen a ball for play.

100.21

Length ball, on middle, pulled away to deep mid-wicket for a single.

100.10

SWING AND A MISS. Full, outside off and shaping away. Ali looks to go over covers but misses.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 100 overs : 261/7

H Ali8 (26)

F Alam104 (192)

A Joseph14-1-58-0

99.61

Back of length, outside off. Ali guides it through backward point for a run.

99.51

Short of a length, on middle. Alam works it to deep square leg for one.

99.40

A touch fuller, around off. Well left by Fawad Alam.

99.30

Pitched up, outside off. Alam shoulders arms to it.

99.20

Length ball, pushed wide. Alam looks to cut but misses.

99.11

Full and straight, Ali flicks it through mid-wicket for a run.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 99 overs : 258/7

F Alam103 (188)

H Ali6 (24)

K Mayers15-5-25-0

98.62

Length ball, angled in on middle and leg. Alam flicks it to deep square leg for a couple of runs.

98.50

Good length delivery, angled in on off. Blocked out.

98.42

HUNDRED for Fawad Alam! What an innings this has been. His fifth century in Test Cricket. Alam pulls the shorter delivery through mid-wicket for a couple and brings up a century of high grit and determination. Gets a round of applauds from his teammates and a well deserved one. Got retired hurt on first day and now earned himself a century.

98.30

Very full and wide, from around the wicket. Alam tries to fetch this one and under edges it behind the stumps as Joshua Da Silva makes a great diving stop down to his right.

98.21

Ali pulls the shortish ball on middle to deep square leg for one.

98.10

Length ball, on off. Blocked out.

Kyle Mayers (14-5-20-0) to bowl now.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 98 overs : 253/7

F Alam99 (184)

H Ali5 (22)

A Joseph13-1-55-0

97.60

Shorter ball, around off. Alam taps it straight to point.

97.50

Full and wide. Alam drives it towards covers.

97.41

Pitched up, on off and driven to mid off for one.

97.30

Short of a length, on off. Ali taps it on the off side.

97.20

An action replay of the previous delivery as Joseph struggles to find a bit of rhytym.

97.10

Straying down leg, Ali looks to flick but misses.

Change.

Alzarri Joseph is back into the attack. His figures till now read 12-1-54-0.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 97 overs : 252/7

F Alam99 (182)

H Ali4 (18)

K Roach25-9-60-3

96.60

A full ball, on off. Alam pushes it to covers.

96.50

On middle, on a length. Alam blocks it on the creasee.

96.41

Serves a full ball, on off. Ali pushes it to mid off for a single.

96.30

Touch short, around off. Ali defends it out.

96.20

On middle, on a length. Blocked out.

96.10

A good length ball, angling on the pads. Ali looks to flick but misses and gets hit on the pads. An appeal for LBW but not given.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 96 overs : 251/7

F Alam99 (180)

H Ali3 (14)

J Holder23-9-46-2

95.64

FOUR! Alam moves to 99! A full ball, on middle. Alam looks to flick but closes his bat face too early, gets a leading edge through the gully region and the ball races away to the ropes.

95.50

A length ball, outside off. Alam taps it to covers.

95.40

Another length ball, on off. Blocked out.

95.34

FOUR! Just uses the pace of the bowler! A full ball, slanting across, outside off. Alam pushes it swiftly, wide of mid off for a boundary.

95.20

A good length ball, on middle, tucked on the leg side.

95.10

On middle, on a length. Blocked out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 95 overs : 243/7

H Ali3 (14)

F Alam91 (174)

K Roach24-9-59-3

94.60

Swing and a miss! A length ball, outside off, it stays low off the deck. Ali looks to heave but misses.

94.50

On middle, Ali taps it back to the bowler.

94.40

A full ball, outside off. Hasan looks to drive but misses.

94.30

Around off, pushed to point.

94.31nb

Just short! A good length ball, outside off. Ali looks to defend but manages to kiss his outside edge to the first slip who grabs it on a bounce. No ball signaled for overstepping.

94.20

Another length ball, outside off. Another miss by Ali as he looks to drive it.

94.10

BEATEN! A full ball, outside off, shapes away. Ali prods to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 94 overs : 242/7

F Alam91 (174)

H Ali3 (7)

J Holder22-9-38-2

93.60

Around off, on a length. Alam looks to push but gets an inside edge onto the pads.

93.54

FOUR! Agression! Alam moves into the 90s. A full ball, on middle. Alam comes down the track and whacks it through mid-wicket for a boundary.

93.40

A back of a length ball outside off. Alam lets it through to the keeper.

93.30

On middle, on a length, tucked on the leg side.

93.20

A length ball, outside off. Alam looks to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

93.10

A full ball, outside off, tapped to mid off.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 93 overs : 238/7

H Ali3 (7)

F Alam87 (168)

K Roach23-9-58-3

92.60

On a length, around off, pushed to covers.

92.50

A PLAY AND A MISS! A full ball outside off. Ali goes for an expensive drive but misses.

92.40

A length ball, outside off. Ali looks to drive but misses.

92.32

A full ball, on middle. Ali whips it through mid-wicket for two runs.

92.20

Another solid defense from Ali as this was on a length and on off.

92.10

A full ball, outside off. Ali defends it on the off side.

Kemar Roach (22-9-56-3) is back into the attack.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 92 overs : 236/7

F Alam87 (168)

H Ali1 (1)

J Holder21-9-34-2

91.60

Touch fuller, on off, pushed to covers.

91.50

On a length, on off. Defended.

91.44

FOUR! A full ball, on middle. Alam tucks it through the diving mid on and the ball races away to the ropes.

91.31

Goes full and on middle. Ali flicks it on the leg side and takes a single.

Who will come in next? Hasan Ali is the new man in.

91.2W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Two in two for Holder and West Indies are right back into this game! A short of a length ball, way outside off. Nauman Ali has a poke at it but manages a thick outside edge to the keeper. Joshua Da Silva dives to his left and takes a brilliant catch. Hat-Trick ball coming up.

Pakistan have taken the review for an LBW decision. Ultra-edge shows that there is no bat involved. The wickets were umpire's call, so, Pakistan don't lose the review.

91.1W

OUT! LBW! Drinks break has worked in the favor for West Indies! A good length ball, angling in, on middle and leg. Mohammad Rizwan shuffles across and looks to flick but is too late on his shot and gets hit on the pads. The Windes appeal and up goes for the finger. Rizwan straightaway reviews it. No bat on it as confirmed by Ultra edge. Ball tracker shows Umpire's call and Mohammad Rizwan has to walk back disappointed.

DRINKS -  It's been a slow start from Pakistan. They did lose Faheem Ashraf early on but since then Fawad Alam and Mohammad Rizwan have held it together. Kraigg Brathwaite has chopped and changed his bowlers, with Jayden Seales picking up a wicket. Pakistan will look to put their foot on the gas a bit and pile on the pressure.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 91 overs : 231/5

M Rizwan31 (114)

F Alam83 (165)

K Mayers14-5-20-0

90.61

A full ball, on middle. Rizwan pushes it back to the bowler who ricochets off his feet to mid on for a quick single.

90.50

On middle, on a length, tucked to square leg.

90.40

A SWING AND A MISS! A length ball way outside off. Rizwan steps across and looks to go big but fails to get any bat on it.

90.30

Another length ball, on off. Defended out.

90.20

On a length, on off. Rizwan blocks it on the off side.

90.10

A full ball, on middle, Rizwan pushes it to mid on.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 90 overs : 230/5

F Alam83 (165)

M Rizwan30 (108)

J Holder20-9-29-0

89.60

Back of a length, on middle. Tucked off the back foot towards mid-wicket by Fawad Alam. End of a maiden over from Jason Holder.

89.50

Pitched up, around off. Alam defends it towards mid off.

89.40

Angled across, on a length just outside off. Alam looks to defend but gets beaten off the outside edge.

89.30

Holder pushes this one wide and it's shaping away. Alam doesn't offer a shot.

89.20

Full and wide, outside off stump. Fawad Alam pats it back to the bowler.

89.10

A touch fuller, on off. Alam blocks it out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 89 overs : 230/5

M Rizwan30 (108)

F Alam83 (159)

K Mayers13-5-19-0

88.60

Fuller and wider, outside off stump. Rizwan let's it through to the keeper.

88.50

Length ball, on off. Rizwan stays solid in defense.

88.40

Pitched up, around off. Rizwan hits it to mid on.

88.31

Fuller one, angled in on off. Alam taps it to third man for a single.

88.20

A touch fuller, on off. Blocked out.

88.10

back of a length, on off. Alam taps it on the off side.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 88 overs : 229/5

M Rizwan30 (105)

F Alam82 (156)

J Holder19-8-29-0

87.60

Rizwan makes room and shimmies down the track. Holder follows him and cramps him for room. Rizwan manages to defend it towards cover.

87.50

Lenghth again, on top of off. Rizwan defends it off the back foot.

87.40

Length ball, right on the money. Defended onto the off side.

87.30

Full and straight. Blocked out by Rizwan.

87.21

Pitched up, on off. Alam turns it onto the leg side for one.

87.10

Pushed wider, outside off. Alam shoulders arms to it.

Jason Holder is back into the attack.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 87 overs : 228/5

M Rizwan30 (101)

F Alam81 (154)

K Mayers12-5-18-0

86.60

Length ball, straying down leg. Rizwan looks to flick but misses.

86.50

BEATEN! Slightly pitched up outside off and shaping away. Rizwan looks to play at it but gets beaten.

86.40

Length ball, on off. Rizwan stays solid in defense.

86.30

On a good length, around off. Blocked out.

86.20

CLOSE! Back of a length, nipping in from outside off. Rizwan hops to defend but gets hit on the pads and the ball rolls towards the off side.

86.11

Full, on off. Alam tucks it towards mid on and sets off for a quick single. Good running.

Bowling change. Kyle Mayers is inserted into the attack.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 86 overs : 227/5

M Rizwan30 (96)

F Alam80 (153)

J Seales14-4-30-2

85.64

FOUR! Full and straying down leg, Rizwan tickles it fine into the fine leg fence.

85.50

Very full, on off. Rizwan digs it out to cover.

85.40

Nicely bowled. Fuller, around off and shaping away. Rizwan doesn't play at it.

85.30

Pitched up, on off. Rizwan plays it towards backward point.

85.20

On a good length, shaping away. Well left by Rizwan.

85.10

Very full, on off. Rizwan defends it back to the bowler.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 85 overs : 223/5

F Alam80 (153)

M Rizwan26 (90)

K Roach22-9-56-3

84.60

Fuller one, on middle and leg. Alam flicks it straight to backward square leg.

84.50

Length ball, outside off. Left alone by Alam.

84.44

FOUR! Wristy shot from Fawad Alam. Full, swinging delivery on middle and Alam just flicks it through mid-wicket and into the fence.

84.30

Full, on off. Driven towards covers.

84.21

Back of a length, on middle. Mohammad Rizwan rocks back and tucks it through square leg for a single.

84.10

Length ball, on off. Blocked out.

Who will come in next? Fawad Alam returns back to the crease.

Pakistan have taken the DRS for an LBW decision. Ultra-edge confirms that there's no bat involved. Ball-tracking confirms that it's three reds and Faheem Ashraf has to make the long walk back to the pavilion.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 84 overs : 218/5

F Ashraf26 (78)

M Rizwan25 (88)

J Seales13-4-26-2

83.6W

OUT! LBW! Peach of a delivery from Jayden Seales. Pitched up on middle and this one straightens. Faheem Ashraf looks to block but he gets caught on the crease and the ball crashes into the pads. Huge appeal and the umpire raises his fingers. The DRS is taken but unfortunately the decision will stay as the ball is crashing into off stump.

83.50

Seales bangs one in around off. Ashraf looks to pull but the ball hurries onto him and he makes contact with thin air.

83.40

Length ball, in the channel outside off. Ashraf watchfully lets it go through.

83.30

Length ball, on middle. Ashraf drives it to mid on.

83.20

On a good length, around off. Ashraf leaves it alone.

83.10

Fuller one, outside off, driven nicely to mid off.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 83 overs : 218/4

M Rizwan25 (88)

F Ashraf26 (72)

K Roach21-9-51-3

82.60

A back of a length ball outside off. Left alone.

82.50

A full ball, angling on middle. Rizwan defends it to mid off.

82.40

BEATEN! A length ball, outside off, this one shoots off the deck. Rizwan looks to defend but misses.

82.30

A full ball, on middle. Rizwan blocks it out.

82.20

On a length, way outside off. Left alone.

82.10

Just drops short of the keeper! A good length ball, outside off. Rizwan prods to defend but gets a nick off his outside edge to the keeper who catches it on a bounce.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 82 overs : 218/4

F Ashraf26 (72)

M Rizwan25 (82)

J Seales12-3-26-1

81.60

Another delivery outside off, a full ball. Ashraf leaves it alone.

81.50

A full ball, slanting across, outside off. Ashraf lets it through to the keeper.

81.41

On middle, on a length, this is flicked to deep square leg for a single.

81.30

This one shapes away but pitches outside off. Rizwan leaves it alone.

81.20

Touch short, outside off. Rizwan lets it through.

81.10

Starts with a pacy full ball, on middle. Rizwan defends it out solidly.

Jayden Seales is brought into the attack for the first time today.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 81 overs : 217/4

F Ashraf26 (70)

M Rizwan24 (78)

K Roach20-8-51-3

80.60

MAIDEN! On a length, outside off. Left alone.

80.50

A PLAY AND A MISS! A full ball, outside off, moving away. Ashraf goes for an expansive drive but misses.

80.40

Way outside off delivery, on a length. Ashraf offers no shot.

80.30

Touch fuller, on off. Ashraf pushes it to mid off.

80.20

A good length ball, outside off, shaping away. Left alone.

80.10

A length ball angling in, on middle. Ashraf defends it solidly.

The second new ball is available now. Will Kraigg Brathwaite take the second new ball right away? Yes, he does and Kemar Roach is back into the attack, to try and take maximum advantage of the second new ball.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 80 overs : 217/4

M Rizwan24 (78)

F Ashraf26 (64)

J Holder18-8-28-0

79.60

On a length, outside off. Blocked out on the off side.

79.50

Rizwan chases a wayward delivery outside off, slapped to covers.

79.40

A length ball, on middle. Rizwan blocks it on the leg side.

79.30

A good length ball, on off. Blocked out.

79.20

Good leave by Rizwan! This one nips back in from outside off, on a length. Rizwan watchfully leaves it.

79.10

A back of a length, on off. Rizwan hops and defends it to covers.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 79 overs : 217/4

F Ashraf26 (64)

M Rizwan24 (72)

K B'waite1-1-0-0

78.60

Slightly shorter on middle. Ashraf solidly blocks out.

78.50

Touch fuller, on off. Ashraf defends off the front foot.

78.40

Floated, on middle. Defended out.

78.30

Tossed up ball, on middle. Blocked out.

78.20

A flatter ball now, on middle. Ashraf punches off the back foot, back to the bowler.

78.10

A tossed up ball, on off. Ashraf prods and defends it to covers.

Bowling change. Kraigg Brathwaite is now into the attack.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 78 overs : 217/4

M Rizwan24 (72)

F Ashraf26 (58)

J Holder17-7-28-0

77.60

A length ball, outside off. Rizwan shoulders arms to it.

77.50

Another length ball, around off. Rizwan gets behind the line and defends it.

77.40

A length ball, on off. Rizwan defends it to covers.

77.30

On a length, on off. Defended.

77.20

BEATEN! Brilliant delivery! A short of a length ball, just around off, jags back in. Rizwan looks to defend but gets beaten on the inside edge to the keeper.

77.12

Touch fuller ball, on middle. Rizwan flicks it through mid-wicket and collects two runs.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 77 overs : 215/4

F Ashraf26 (58)

M Rizwan22 (66)

K Roach19-7-51-3

76.60

Dot to end the over! Serves a fuller ball, on off. Ashraf pushes it to the left of mid off.

76.50

Outside off, on a length. Left alone.

76.42

Two runs taken! On a length, on the pads. Ashraf flicks it to square leg for a couple of runs.

76.30

Another length ball, this time outside off. Ashraf lets it through.

76.20

A length ball, on off. Ashraf blocks it on the off side.

76.10

On a length, outside off. Ashraf shoulders arms to it.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 76 overs : 213/4

M Rizwan22 (66)

F Ashraf24 (52)

J Holder16-7-26-0

75.60

A good length ball, outside off. Rizwan leaves it through.

75.50

On a length, on off. Rizwan blocks it on the off side.

75.41

A short of a length ball, on the pads, this is flicked to deep square leg for a single.

75.30

Full toss, on off, Ashraf pushes to covers. The fielder does well to dive and stop it.

We are ready for play. All the players are set and raring to go. Jason Holder to complete his over.

UPDATE 12.45 pm Local Time (5.45 pm GMT) - We have some good news for you. The play will start at 1.00 pm Local Time. Hopefully, no more interruptions. Fingers crossed.

UPDATE 12.10 pm Local Time (5.10 pm GMT) - Lunch is done, but still there's no play. The umpires have scheduled an inspection for 12.40 pm Local Time (5.40 pm GMT). Stay tuned for further updates.

...DAY 3, Session 2...

UPDATE 11.30 am Local Time (4.30 pm GMT) - The inevitable has happened as the players are now walking off and we will have further delay in this Test match. Lunch will be taken now and then play will resume after that. Keep watching this space for further updates.

Ian Bishop explains to us on air that Holder tried his best to go through but running through these damp patches can make the players injured and that is a concern for them. Now Babar Azam and Misbah-ul-Haq, the Pakistani coach, join everyone in the middle. Phil Simmons, the coach of West Indies is also called out and they are in discussion with all the officials. The sun is scorching but unfortunately, there is no play going on.

There is a halt in play. Kraigg Brathwaite is not happy about the patch which is affecting the bowler's run-up. The umpires are having a discussion with the Windies skipper. The damp area is mid-way through a fast bowler's run-up. The Match Referee, Sir Richie Richardson, is out now to have a look. All the players have surrounded the damp area and it looks like Jason Holder is not happy with the patch.

75.20

On a length, on off. Ashraf blocks it on the off side.

75.10

Holder bowls a full ball, outside off. Left alone.

Who will bowl from the other end? It's going to be Jason Holder.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 75 overs : 212/4

M Rizwan22 (64)

F Ashraf23 (48)

K Roach18-7-49-3

74.60

A good length ball, outside off. Mohammad Rizwan shoulders arms to it.

74.50

Outside off, on a length. Blocked out.

74.40

BEATEN! Lovely delivery! A good length ball, outside off. Rizwan strides to defend but gets beaten on the outside edge.

74.30

On a length ball, outside off. Rizwan taps it on the off side.

74.20

A good length ball, outside off. Rizwan defends off the front foot.

74.10

Serves a short of a length ball, around off. Mohammad Rizwan hops and blocks it out.

We are all set for play. Mohammad Rizwan and Faheem Ashraf are making their way into the middle as the West Indies fielders spread out. Kemar Roach has the ball in hand.

UPDATE 10.30 am Local Time (3.30 pm GMT) - Great news! The long wait is soon coming to an end. Play will start at 11.00 am Local Time (4.00 pm GMT). Finally we will have play in this Test match so get ready for an exciting day of Test match cricket which starts in about 30 minutes. Lunch will be taken at 1.00 pm Local Time (6.00 pm GMT). There are 83 overs scheduled to be played and the play will go on till 5.30 pm Local Time (10.30 pm GMT), with an extra half an hour reserved if necessary.

UPDATE 9.45 am Local Time (2.45 pm GMT) - The umpires are out in the middle as a roller does it's work on the wet patches. The sun is out to help as well. We are waiting for an official update, so, stay tuned. The news from the ground is that there will be another inspection at 10.15 am Local Time (3.15 pm GMT).

UPDATE 9.25 am Local (2.25 pm GMT) - The pitch is not yet ready to play. So, there will be some delay in the start. There is an inspection at 9.40 am Local (2.40 pm GMT)

PITCH REPORT - Samuel Badree says that some areas of the outfield are still damp. Jeffrey Dujon mentions that nothing much has changed from Day 1 and the pitch looks great for batting. He adds that it will be interesting when the new ball is taken because the new ball will bounce a bit extra which would be fruitful for the bowlers.

Joshua Da Silva is up for a chat, he says that it is very hot out there but they are all good to play. Says that he is happy doing the keeping. Adds that quick wickets are very important today. Says that he is feeling very good and he will do best for his team. Ends by saying that the first test win against Pakistan keeps a very special place in his heart.

Hello and welcome to Day 3 of the 2nd Test match between West Indies and Pakistan. Day 2 was unfortunately washed off and we couldn't get any play in, but we hope that Day 3 brings lot more action. Pakistan ended Day 1 on 212/4 which they would be pretty happy with after being 2/3 early on. Rizwan and Ashraf had both settled in before the end of play on Day 1 and Fawad Alam, who had to retire hurt due to cramps will also be raring to go. Kemar Roach was brilliant on Day 1 and he will be looking to give his team another fast start. Pakistan have three days in order to salvage the series, but will they? Stay tuned for a promising day of cricket. The first ball will be bowled at 9.30 am Local Time (2.30 pm GMT).

...DAY 3...

Right then! There are some revised timings for Day 3. The action continues on 22nd August 2021. The match will start early at 9.30 am Local (2.30 pm GMT), with 98 overs to be bowled. So do join us for the same. Till then, take care and goodbye!

UPDATE 4.05 pm Local Time (9.05 pm GMT) - The inevitable has happened. Day 2 has been called off DUE TO WET OUTFIELD. Not a single ball was bowled as the rain gods had other plans. The rain did stop but due to the wet patches just around the bowler's run-up, the umpires had to take this decision. The umpires had a chat with both the captains and decided to abandon play on Day 2.

UPDATE 3.45 pm Local Time (8.45 pm GMT) - There is an inspection going on. The major concern for the umpires is the few wet patches, which is just around the bowler's run-up. The players are looking pretty relaxed in the dressing room. Let's hope for the best.

UPDATE 3.10 pm Local Time (8.10 pm GMT) - The umpires were on the ground a few moments ago and they are now having a word with each team. There's no further sign of rain but it isn't sunny either which might be another concern. The players look relaxed and there's not much activity going on apart from the groundsmen working diligently. Stay tuned for the official update and hope that we get some play today. The umpires have now decided that there will be another inspection at 3.45 pm Local Time (8.45 pm GMT).

UPDATE 2.20 pm Local (7.20 pm GMT) - Right then! Another session washed out. But the good news is the rain has stopped and the covers are off. The groundsmen are back on their duties and Tea will be taken at 2.30 pm Local. The umpires have scheduled an inspection after that. Let's hope the news is positive. Stay tuned for further updates.

UPDATE 1.45 pm Local Time (6.45 pm GMT) - It's still raining and the outfield seems really wet. We are staying hopeful that conditions will improve. The umpires though will be worried about the condition of the outfield. Stay tuned for further updates.

UPDATE 1.20 pm Local Time (6.20 pm GMT) - Rain has decided to play spoilsport again. There was going to be an inspection but instead, the covers are back on and we have to play the waiting game again.

UPDATE 1.00 pm Local Time (6.00 pm GMT) - The outfield is still wet and the umpires have now decided that there will be another inspection at 1.20 pm Local Time (6.20 pm GMT).

UPDATE 12.50 pm Local Time (5.50 pm GMT) - The rain has stopped and the covers are off. It is still overcast but the umpires are on inspection duty now. We are still waiting for an official update, so, stay tuned.

UPDATE 12.00 pm Local (5.00 pm GMT) - The conditions are overcast but the good news is that the rain has stopped for now. The groundsmen are working hard to clear the outfield. The next inspection is at 12.45 pm local time. Let's hope for the best. Stay tuned for further updates.

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UPDATE 11.10 am Local (4.10 pm GMT) - Finally, some good news coming from the middle. THE RAIN HAS STOPPED and the groundsmen are working hard to get the water off. Let's hope the rain stays away and we get back to cricketing action. Fingers crossed.

UPDATE 11.10 am Local (4.10 pm GMT) - The rain has not stopped yet. That means early LUNCH has been taken. Let's hope we get some cricketing action after the break. Stay tuned for further updates.

UPDATE 10.45 am Local (3.45 pm GMT) - The rain has got even heavier and the pitch is still covered. There were thunderstorms, lightning early on. The good news is that the drainage in the ground is good. Let's hope for some good news. Stay tuned for further updates.

Since the Rain Gods are hovering around. You can enjoy The Hundred Women match as Oval Invincibles Women face Southern Brave Women in the much-awaited final. The Invincibles have posted a total of 121. Till then switch the tabs and enjoy the action.

UPDATE 9.55 am Local (2.55 pm GMT) - The rain is still around and the pitch is covered. The conditions are overcast but it is windy out there. Stay tuned for more updates.

Faheem Ashraf is up for a chat, he says that he tries to play it simple. On the Windies bowlers, he says they bowled brilliantly and used the conditions well. Ends by saying he enjoys batting very much but has to perform well with the ball as well.

UPDATE 9.45 am Local (2.45 pm GMT) - The news from the center is that it is raining right now and the covers are on.  The start to the second day has been delayed due to rain. Stay tuned for further updates.

After being put into bat, Pakistan were rocked early as they lost three top-order batsmen for just 2 runs. Kemar Roach and Jayden Seales were on song right from the start but then Babar Azam and Fawad Alam led the Pakistani fightback. Both notched up half centuries but then Alam got retired hurt due to cramp issues and Azam got out. Rizwan and Ashraf made sure they did not lose any further wickets and Pakistan ended the day strongly.

Hello and a warm welcome to the 2nd day’s play between West Indies and Pakistan. Pakistan are in a pole position as both Mohammad Rizwan and Faheem Ashraf are looking in good touch after losing Azam, this partnership has really built up. West Indies on the other hand are not too far away, they need quick wickets to get back into the game. Day 2 promises more exciting action. Will the Windies find the early breakthrough or Pakistan will build on their innings? We will find out soon.

...DAY 2...

That is all we have from the first day of the second Test. The action of Day 2 continues on 21st August 2021. It will start at 10.00 am Local (3.00 pm GMT). So do join us for the same. Till then, take care and goodbye!

The bowling was dominated by none other than Kemar Roach. He took two wickets at the top and also took the big wicket of Babar Azam later in the day. Jayden Seales was also good and took a wicket. While Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph and Kyle Mayers did not take a wicket. But all of them with the exception of Alzarri Joseph were consistent in their line and lengths and kept things tight. Alzarri Joseph had an off day and was hit for runs. The second new ball is not too far away and West Indies would look to use that to rattle the Pakistani lower order in no time.

Pakistan had a very poor start with the bat. Imran Butt, Abid Ali and Azhar Ali fell very early and they were staring down the barrel. But Babar Azam and Fawad Alam showed great resilience to repair things for them. Both the batters made sure that they did not lose any more wickets in the first session and batted the entire second session. But after Tea, Fawad Alam started dealing with cramps and was unable to carry on and had to retire hurt. Babar Azam fell soon after and they were in some trouble. But Mohammad Rizwan and Faheem Ashraf put on a good stand to make sure that Pakistan do not slip further. These two would look to build further and Pakistan would want Fawad Alam to carry on once he gets to bat again.

West Indies wanted to go back to a pacer but the umpires denied it. So that will be stumps on Day 1. What a day this has been! Pakistan lost 3 big and quick wickets but would be very happy with where things stand at this point in time. They are well on track to put on a big score on the board.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 74 overs : 212/4

M Rizwan22 (58)

F Ashraf23 (48)

N Bonner1-0-6-0

73.61

Full and outside off. Rizwan slashes it through covers for another single.

73.51

On the pads. Ashraf goes back and flicks it to square leg for a single.

73.40

Looped up, full and on off. Ashraf defends it out.

73.30

Full and on off. Ashraf defends it towards mid off.

73.31nb

Full and on off. Ashraf plays it back to the bowler. Umpire signals a no ball as the bowler oversteps yet again.

73.20

On middle, tucked to mid-wicket.

73.22nb

Full and on off. Rizwan gets on one knee and sweeps it through square leg for a single. The umpire signals a no ball as the bowler oversteps.

73.11

Flighted on the pads. Ashraf tucks it to square leg for a single.

The umpires have now decided that the light is not good enough for a seamer to bowl. So now, Nkrumah Bonner comes on to roll his arm over.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 73 overs : 206/4

M Rizwan20 (56)

F Ashraf21 (42)

R Chase7-0-27-0

72.60

Tossed up, on off. Rizwan defends it out solidly.

72.50

On off, Rizwan pushes it to the right of the bowler. Chase dives to his right and makes a half stop.

72.40

Full and on middle, Rizwan flicks it through mid-wicket.

72.30

Flighted full and outside off. Rizwan looks to pull it away but misses.

72.20

Looped up, on off. Rizwan defends it out solidly.

72.12

Short and on off. Rizwan goes back and pushes it point for a couple.

The umpires are having a word about the light. It has gotten quite dark in the last few overs and the artificial lights have been switched on. For now though, we will continue.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 72 overs : 204/4

F Ashraf21 (42)

M Rizwan18 (50)

A Joseph12-1-54-0

71.60

Fuller ball, on off. Blocked out.

71.50

Back of a length, outside off. Left alone.

71.44

FOUR! Nicely played. Length ball, outside off. Faheem Ashraf runs it past gully and gets a boundary.

Now, Alzarri Joseph pulls out at the last moment as a fly entered his eyes.

Jahmar Hamilton, Jermaine Blackwood and Jason Holder behind the stumps are dealing with some flies. They are waving their hands vigorously to get the insects away from them.

71.30

Length ball, around off. Faheem Ashraf is beaten as he looks to defend.

71.20

Fuller ball, on off. Pushed to mid off.

71.11

Back of a length, around off. Pushed past point for one. 200 up for Pakistan!

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 71 overs : 199/4

M Rizwan17 (49)

F Ashraf17 (37)

R Chase6-0-25-0

70.61

Flatter ball, outside off. Pushed past covers for one.

70.50

Tossed up, on off. Mohammad Rizwan blocks it out.

70.40

Loopy ball, on off. Blocked out by Mohammad Rizwan.

70.31

Just a single as Faheem Ashraf pushes it to long off.

70.20

Loopy ball, on off. Blocked out.

70.11

Shorter ball, outside off. Cut away to deep point for one.

Drinks break! West Indies did get the big wicket of Babar Azam but Mohammad Rizwan and Faheem Ashraf have stitched a useful stand so far. They would look to bat out till Stumps now. While the hosts would be desperate to take a few more wickets before the close of play on Day 1.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 70 overs : 196/4

F Ashraf16 (35)

M Rizwan15 (45)

A Joseph11-1-49-0

69.60

Full and on the pads. Ashraf flicks it to square leg, but straight to the fielder.

69.50

A length ball, on the pads. Ashraf flicks it towards square leg.

The umpire had a word with Alzarri Joseph about his follow through. Replay shows that he was getting close to the protected zone.

69.44

FOUR! LUCKY! A length ball, outside off. Ashraf guides it towards third man. The ball finds the gap in the slip cordon and the ball races away to the boundary.

69.30

On a length, around off. Ashraf defends it to point.

69.20

Outside off, left alone by Ashraf.

69.10

Full and around off. Ashraf looks to drive it to the off side. The ball takes the inside edge and hits the pads.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 69 overs : 192/4

M Rizwan15 (45)

F Ashraf12 (29)

R Chase5-0-22-0

68.60

Darted on the pads. Rizwan tucks it to square leg.

68.51

Full and around off. Ashraf pushes it through the off side for another single.

68.41

Looped up, full and outside off. Rizwan works it through cover and rotates the strike.

68.31

Flighted full and on off. Ashraf pushes it through cover for a single.

68.20

Tossed up, full and on off. Ashraf defends it out.

68.11

Floated full and outside off. Rizwan slashes it through cover for a single.

Roston Chase is back on.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 68 overs : 188/4

F Ashraf10 (26)

M Rizwan13 (42)

A Joseph10-1-45-0

67.64

FOUR! Graceful! Full-length ball and on off. Ashraf pushes it down the ground. The ball ends up in the boundary at long off.

67.51

A length ball, on the pads. Rizwan stays back and pulls it off the inner half towards fine leg. The batters take a single.

67.40

PLAY AND A MISS! A touch short, outside off. Rizwan stays back and looks to cut it away but misses.

67.30

A length ball, on off. Rizwan defends it out watchfully.

67.20

Play and a miss! A length ball, outside off. Rizwan looks to play across the line but misses.

67.10

A length ball, on off. Rizwan defends it out off the front foot.

Alzarri Joseph (9-1-40-0) is back on.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 67 overs : 183/4

F Ashraf6 (25)

M Rizwan12 (37)

K Mayers11-5-17-0

66.60

Good length and outside off. Ashraf has no stroke to offer.

66.50

On off, Ashraf defends it to cover.

66.40

Full and outside off. Ashraf drives it to cover but straight to the man present there.

66.30

On a length, outside off. Ashraf shoulders his arms.

66.20

Fuller and on off. Ashraf stays back and pushes it to cover but straight to the fielder.

66.10

Full and on off. Ashraf defends it out watchfully.

66.12nb

A length ball, on the pads. Rizwan clips it to mid-wicket for a single. The umpire signals a no ball for overstepping.

Kyle Mayers (10-5-15-0) is back on.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 66 overs : 181/4

F Ashraf6 (19)

M Rizwan11 (36)

J Holder15-7-25-0

65.60

Good length, outside off, moving away. An easy leave for Ashraf.

65.50

On a length, around off. Ashraf stays back and defends it to point.

65.40

On off, worked to cover.

65.30

A length ball, on off. Ashraf pushes it to cover.

65.20

Full and outside off. Ashraf looks to defend it out. The ball takes the outside edge and goes to the left of gully. The fielder there dives to his left and make a sharp stop.

65.13

A full-length ball, on off. Rizwan pushes it past mid off with soft hands. Kraigg Brathwaite gives it a chase. He puts in a dive near the ropes and cuts the ball off in time. The batters takes three.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 65 overs : 178/4

F Ashraf6 (14)

M Rizwan8 (35)

K Roach17-6-49-3

64.60

Low full toss, wide outside off. Driven to mid off now.

64.54

FOUR! Full ball, way outside off. Faheem Ashraf carves it through point for a boundary.

64.40

Fuller ball, on off. Pushed to mid off.

64.30

Fuller ball, outside off. Faheem Ashraf misses the drive.

64.22

Shorter ball, outside off. Faheem Ashraf cuts it past covers for two.

64.10

Length ball, outside off. Left alone. The keeper dives to his right and gathers the ball.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 64 overs : 172/4

M Rizwan8 (35)

F Ashraf0 (8)

J Holder14-7-22-0

63.60

Outside off, Rizwan leaves it alone.

63.50

Back of a length, on off. Pushed to covers.

63.40

Good length, wide outside off. Left alone by Mohammad Rizwan.

63.30

Back of a length and wide enough for Mohammad Rizwan to leave it.

63.20

Shorter ball, outside off. Left alone.

63.10

Length ball, on leg. Tucked to the leg side.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 63 overs : 172/4

F Ashraf0 (8)

M Rizwan8 (29)

K Roach16-6-43-3

62.60

Shorter ball, outside off. Left alone. The keeper dives to his left and gathers the ball.

62.50

Fuller ball, on off. Faheem Ashraf looks to defend it from the crease but gets hit on the pads. The appeal for LBW is turned down.

62.40

On a length, around off. Left alone.

62.30

Length ball, down the leg side. Faheem Ashraf misses the flick.

62.20

Length again, but Faheem Ashraf leaves this with ease yet again.

62.10

On a length, outside off. Left alone.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 62 overs : 172/4

M Rizwan8 (29)

F Ashraf0 (2)

J Holder13-6-22-0

61.64

FOUR! Top shot! Full ball, on off. Mohammad Rizwan plays the on drive to the left of mid on and the ball runs to the fence.

61.50

Full again, outside off. Pushed towards mid off.

61.40

A touch fuller, on off. Mohammad Rizwan blocks it out.

61.30

Back of a length, outside off. Left alone.

61.20

Length ball, on off. Mohammad Rizwan blocks it from the crease.

61.10

Fuller ball, on off. Blocked out.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 61 overs : 168/4

F Ashraf0 (2)

M Rizwan4 (23)

K Roach15-5-43-3

60.60

Full and wide enough for Faheem Ashraf to leave it.

60.50

Length ball, outside off. Left alone.

Umpire review! It is review for a fair catch. The soft signal is out. The replays roll in and confirm Jason Holder has collected it cleanly. The final decision in OUT.

60.4W

OUT! TAKEN! Finally! Babar Azam departs! Fuller ball, right on the off pole. Azam looks to defend but the ball nips away enough to take the edge. It goes towards second slip and Jason Holder takes a good low catch. The umpires go up to confirm it and the soft signal is out. Replays show that Holder has his fingers under the ball. That is a big, big wicket for West Indies! They can come back strongly if they take a couple of more wickets here. Faheem Ashraf walks out to bat.

60.30

On a length, around off. Azam is beaten as he looks to defend it.

60.20

Back of a length, outside off. Left alone now.

60.14

FOUR! Short ball, on off. Azam pulls it hard to the square leg fence.

Drinks! Babar Azam is now joined by Mohammad Rizwan and both the batters are playing out there nicely. Pakistan would hope that these two bat till Stumps and Fawad Alam gets enough rest to get better. For West Indies, it is crucial that they take wickets here or they could be behind the game in the first innings itself.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 60 overs : 164/3

M Rizwan4 (23)

B Azam71 (170)

J Holder12-6-18-0

59.60

Fuller and on off. Rizwan defends it to the leg side.

59.50

Outside off, left alone by Mohammad Rizwan.

59.40

Good length and outside off. Rizwan leaves it alone.

59.30

A length ball, on the pads. Rizwan clips it towards mid-wicket.

59.20

A length ball, on off. Rizwan plays it towards mid on but cannot find the gap.

59.12

Full and on middle. Rizwan flicks it through square leg for a couple.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 59 overs : 162/3

B Azam71 (170)

M Rizwan2 (17)

K Roach14-5-39-2

58.60

Length and on the pads. Azam tucks it to mid-wicket.

58.50

Full and outside off. Azam pushes it to mid off.

58.40

A length ball, on middle. Azam defends it out solidly.

58.30

On off, pushed to cover.

58.21

A full-length ball, on off. Rizwan works it to the leg side off the inner half and gets a single.

58.10

Good length and outside off. Rizwan looks to go after it but misses.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 58 overs : 161/3

B Azam71 (166)

M Rizwan1 (15)

J Holder11-6-16-0

57.60

Angled in full and on middle. Azam works it to mid on.

57.50

A length ball, on the pads. Azam stays back and clips it to mid-wicket.

57.40

A length ball, on off. Azam defends it towards mid off.

57.30

Full and on off. Azam blocks it out watchfully.

57.20

On a length and outside off. Azam stays back and looks to push it away but misses. The away movement takes it away from his blade.

57.10

Full and sliding down the leg side. Azam looks to flick it away but misses.

Jason Holder (10-5-16-0) is back on.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 57 overs : 161/3

M Rizwan1 (15)

B Azam71 (160)

K Roach13-5-38-2

56.60

Good length and outside off. Rizwan leaves it alone.

56.50

A length ball, sliding down the leg side. Rizwan leaves it alone. The keeper dives to his left and makes a sharp stop. He saves a boundary for his team.

56.40

On off, Rizwan defends it out.

56.30

Outside off, left alone by Rizwan.

56.20

A loud appeal for caught behind, turned down. A length ball, on off. Rizwan looks to push it away but misses. The ball sneaks through the gap between bat and pad. The players put in a huge appeal but the umpire is unmoved. Jahmar Hamilton signals that it came from the thigh pad and the review is not taken.

56.10

On middle, tucked to mid-wicket.

Kemar Roach (12-4-38-2) is back on.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 56 overs : 161/3

B Azam71 (160)

M Rizwan1 (9)

J Seales11-3-25-1

55.60

A length ball, on off. Azam stays back and flicks it to the leg side.

55.50

Fuller and on off. Azam works it to mid on off the inner half.

55.40

A full-length ball, on off. Azam defends it out watchfully.

55.30

NOT OUT! Babar Azam survives. A full-length ball, on middle and leg. Azam stays back and looks to flick it away but misses. He gets hit on his pads. Jayden Seales makes an appeal, but the umpire is unmoved. Seales is convinced and Kraigg Brathwaite takes the reviews. The UltraEdge shows no bat is involved. The Ball Trackers shows it is umpire's call on wickets hitting.

Review time! Another review for LBW and another umpire's call on wickets hitting.

55.20

A length ball, on middle. Azam tucks it to mid-wicket.

55.10

A length ball, on off. Azam blocks it to mid off solidly.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 55 overs : 161/3

M Rizwan1 (9)

B Azam71 (154)

K Mayers10-5-15-0

54.60

A nice off drive but straight towards mid off now.

54.50

Fuller ball, on off. Pushed to mid on by Mohammad Rizwan.

54.40

Length ball, outside off. Left alone by Mohammad Rizwan.

54.30

Full ball, on off. Blocked out.

54.20

Length ball, around off. Mohammad Abbas pushes to to covers.

54.10

Fuller ball, outside off. Left alone.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 54 overs : 161/3

B Azam71 (154)

M Rizwan1 (3)

J Seales10-2-25-1

53.60

Peach of a delivery! Jayden Seales bowls a fuller ball, just outside off. Azam looks to block it out but the ball shapes away and goes past the outside edge.

53.50

Length ball, on off. Azam looks to defend but gets it from the outer half towards gully.

53.41

Yorker, on leg. Mohammad Rizwan works it to mid-wicket for one.

53.30

On a length, lands outside off and shapes away. Rizwan leaves this one alone.

53.20

Fuller ball, on off. Pushed towards point.

The physio is out yet again. Fawad Alam holds his right calf and falls down. It's a cramp again. It can be seen that Mohammad Rizwan is warming up a bit in the dressing room. The physio has a look and decides to take Fawad Alam back to the hut, he is retired hurt for now. Mohammad Rizwan comes in his place now. Is this the break that West Indies needed?

53.10

Good length, on off. Alam blocks it out and goes down in pain yet again. He is really struggling with cramps here.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 53 overs : 160/3

B Azam71 (152)

F Alam76 (148)

K Mayers9-4-15-0

52.60

On a length, around off. Blocked out.

52.50

Fuller ball, wide outside off. Left alone again.

52.40

Length ball, outside off. Left alone.

The physio is out. Fawad Alam is dealing with cramps again. The physio is doing some stretching to ease off the pain. Plus, it is also very hot at the moment. The players are sipping on some water and keeping themselves hydrated which is really necessary in such conditions.

52.31

Full ball, on off. Pushed to covers. Alam goes down after completing the quick single due to cramps.

52.24

FOUR! Cracked! Short ball, way outside off. Alam cuts it past covers for a boundary.

Review! Kraigg Brathwaite goes for the review for LBW this time. The UltraEdge confirms the bat has made no contact with the ball. The Ball Tracker shows that it is umpire's call on wickets hitting. West Indies retain their review here. The on-field decision of not out stands.

52.10

NOT OUT! Fuller ball, on off. Alam looks to defend but gets beaten and is hit on the pads. There is a huge appeal for LBW but turned down. Mayers has a chat with Braithwaite and the skipper takes the review with one second left on the clock. No bat on that one but it is umpire's call on hitting.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 52 overs : 155/3

B Azam71 (149)

F Alam71 (145)

J Seales9-2-24-1

51.60

On a length, outside off. Left alone.

51.50

Full ball and wide enough for Azam to leave it.

51.40

Fuller ball, way outside off. Left alone.

51.32

Shorter ball, outside off. Azam cuts it to deep point. The fielder from the deep fires a throw at the keeper's end but misses. Tell you what, had that hit then Babar Azam would have been gone!

Review! Kraigg Brathwaite takes it upstairs for caught behind. The on-field decision is not out. The UlraEdge shows no bat is involved. The ball clipped the thigh pad. The Ball Tracker shows the ball is missing the wickets. Babar Azam survives and West Indies lose a review here.

51.20

NOT OUT! Beaten! Length ball, lands on off and nips back in. Babar Azam is beaten as he looks to defend. The ball goes through the gate. Some of the fielders appeal for caught behind but Seales is not too interested. They take the review though. There is no bat on that one and UltraEdge shows that the ball flicked the thigh pads. Ball Tracker shows the impact is umpire's call and wickets are missing.

51.14

FOUR! Punished! Short and way outside off. Azam cuts it away. The man from deep cover runs to his right and dives but the ball wins the race. 150 up for Pakistan.

Who will bowl from the other end? It is going to be Jayden Seales.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 51 overs : 149/3

F Alam71 (145)

B Azam65 (143)

K Mayers8-4-10-0

50.60

On a length, wide outside off. Left alone.

50.50

Back of a length, outside off. Pushed to covers.

50.40

Full ball, way outside off. Left alone.

50.34

FOUR! No stopping that! Short ball, way outside off. Alam cuts it past point and the ball trickles to the fence.

50.20

Short ball, outside off. Alam cuts it but Roston Chase at point dives and stops the ball.

50.10

Short ball, outside off. Alam drags it back to the bowler.

The final session is set to begin. The West Indies players stride out to the middle. Followed by Babar Azam and Fawad Alam, who come out to bat for Pakistan. For West Indies, Joshua Da Silva makes his way out in the dressing room and Jahmar Hamilton comes in his place behind the wickets. Kyle Mayers to start with the ball.

...Day 1, Session 3...

West Indies bowled decently in this session but failed to get any wickets. All the bowlers with the exception of Alzarri Joseph have bowled the right channels and need to stay patient as a wicket here can change the game. Do join us for the last session of the day at 3:00 pm Local (8:00 pm GMT) to see what happens.

The session was all about Babar Azam and Fawad Alam. Both the batters have been really patient in the middle and have crossed the 50-run mark individually. Pakistan would hope that these two carry forward in the same way and take them to a big score. The pitch has gotten much easier to bat on since the first session so it is important from Pakistan's point of view that they put on a decent score on the board. It is getting quite hot out there so it will be interesting to see how both these players deal with the same.

A session that belonged to Pakistan. Fawad Alam and Babar Azam have continued their march and are looking really good out there. The pitch has gotten easier to bat on too and West Indies will have to work hard to get wickets here.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 50 overs : 145/3

F Alam67 (139)

B Azam65 (143)

J Seales8-2-18-1

49.61

Full and on the pads. Alam stays back and flicks it to deep square leg for a single. THAT WILL BE TEA ON DAY 1.

Now, Joshua Da Silva is down with cramps. The physio is out there in the middle. In fact, he now goes off the field. So the hosts will need to change their keeper. Fawad Alam is getting some fluids in his body. This will be the last ball before Tea and the TV umpire confirms that the over has to be completed before the players can walk off. Jahmar Hamilton has the gloves.

49.54lb

FOUR LEG BYES! Back-of-a-length ball, on the bodyline. Alam looks to tuck it away but misses. The ball hits the body and rolls towards fine leg. Joshua Da Silva dives but cannot get there. The ball ends up in the boundary. The umpire signals a leg bye.

49.41

Back of a length and outside off. Azam cuts it through cover for a single.

49.30

Good length and outside off. Moving away. Azam lets it go to the keeper.

49.20

Another one outside off. Azam leaves it alone with ease.

49.10

Some movement on that one! For a moment it looked like the ball kissed the outside edge. On a length, outside off. The ball nips away. Azam stays back and looks to cut it away but misses.

Jayden Seales (7-2-16-1) is back on. Fawad Alam seems to be struggling with something. Could be due to the heat and humidity.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 49 overs : 139/3

F Alam66 (137)

B Azam64 (139)

K Roach12-4-38-2

48.60

A length ball, on off. Alam defends it back to the bowler.

48.50

A full-length ball, on off. Alam plays late at it. The ball takes the toe end and ends up at the slip cordon.

48.40

Good-length ball, outside off. Alam leaves it alone for the keeper.

48.30

A length ball, on off. Alam tucks it towards mid on off the inner half.

48.20

On a length and on off. Alam stays back and pushes it to cover.

48.10

Outside off. Alam has no interest in playing that one.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 48 overs : 139/3

F Alam66 (131)

B Azam64 (139)

A Joseph9-1-40-0

47.61

Full and on off. Alam pushes it to mid off and takes off for a single.

47.52

A length ball, on the pads. Alam flicks it through square leg for a couple.

47.40

A short ball and on middle. Alam ducks under it.

47.30

Full length and on off. Alam drives it down the ground but could only find the stumps at the other end.

47.20

Outside off, left alone by Alam.

47.10

A length ball, on off. Alam pushes it to mid off.

Runs Scored 7 Runs

Score after 47 overs : 136/3

B Azam64 (139)

F Alam63 (125)

K Roach11-3-38-2

46.64

FOUR! Classy! Overpitched and on off. Azam leans in and creams it through cover for a boundary. He moves to 64.

46.50

Short of a length and outside off. Azam stays back and punches it through cover.

46.40

Fuller and on off. Azam drives it to mid off.

46.30

A length delivery, way outside off. Azam lets it go for the keeper.

46.20

A full-length ball, on off. Azam defends it to the leg side off the inner half of the bat.

46.13

A length delivery, outside off. Alam stays back and slaps it through cover for three runs.

Kemar Roach (13-3-31-2) is back on.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 46 overs : 129/3

F Alam60 (124)

B Azam60 (134)

A Joseph8-1-37-0

45.61

A length ball, around middle. Alam tucks it to mid-wicket yet again for a single.

45.52

A length ball, on off. Alam flicks it through mid-wicket for a couple of runs.

45.40

A full-length delivery, outside off. Alam leaves it alone.

45.30

A length ball, on off. Alam punches it to cover off the back foot.

45.20

Back of a length and on off. Alam stays back and defends it out watchfully.

45.10

Good length and outside off. The ball moves away off the pitch. Alam lets it go to the keeper.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 45 overs : 126/3

F Alam57 (118)

B Azam60 (134)

J Holder10-5-16-0

44.61

Length ball, on leg. Alam works it down to fine leg for one.

44.51

Length ball, lands outside off and comes back in. Azam looks to push it away but gets the inside edge down to fine leg for one.

44.41

Length ball, on leg. Clipped to fine leg for one.

44.30

Length ball, outside off. Left alone now.

44.20

Beaten! Holder bowls a length ball, just outside off. Alam goes to defend it with his hands but the ball zips past the outside edge.

44.10

Fuller ball, outside off. Pushed towards mid on.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 44 overs : 123/3

B Azam59 (133)

F Alam55 (113)

A Joseph7-1-34-0

43.60

Short of a length, on off. Azam pushes it towards gully.

43.51b

Length ball, down the leg side. Alam misses the flick. Joshua Da Silva dives to his right and gets a hand to it. The ball then rolls away and they take a bye.

43.40

Low full toss, on off. Pushed back to the bowler.

43.30

Length ball, on off. Alam blocks it from the crease.

43.20

Back of a length, angling away from the off stump. Alam has no qualms in leaving this one.

43.10

On a length, outside off. Left alone now.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 43 overs : 122/3

B Azam59 (132)

F Alam55 (108)

J Holder9-5-13-0

42.60

Good stop. Short ball, outside off. Azam cuts it hard. The man at point dives and stops the ball.

42.50

On a length, on off. Pushed towards point now.

42.40

On a length, outside off. Azam defends it right under his eyes.

42.30

Fuller ball, on off. Azam punches it back to the bowler.

42.20

Yet another solid front foot defence by Azam.

42.10

Full ball, on off. Azam blocks this off the front foot.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 42 overs : 122/3

F Alam55 (108)

B Azam59 (126)

A Joseph6-0-34-0

41.60

Fuller ball, around off. Clipped to the leg side.

41.50

Good-length ball, right on the off pole. Alam stays in his crease and defends this one.

41.40

On a length, around off. Alam blocks it out.

41.30

Back of a length, around off. Alam rises with the bounce and blocks it out.

41.20

Fuller ball, around off. Alam is beaten as he looks to defend.

41.14

EDGED AND FOUR! Length ball, on off. Alam looks to play with soft hands so the outside edge lands short of the slip cordon. It goes past third slip and runs to the fence.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 41 overs : 118/3

B Azam59 (126)

F Alam51 (102)

J Holder8-4-13-0

40.60

Good-length ball, wide enough for Azam to leave it.

40.50

Full again, on off. Azam presses forward and blocks it out.

40.40

Fuller ball, on off. Blocked out by Azam with ease.

40.30

Length ball, way outside off. Left alone by Azam.

40.20

Fuller ball, on off. Azam punches it back to the bowler.

40.10

Full ball, wide outside off. Left alone.

Drinks break! Babar Azam and Fawad Alam are motoring along nicely for the visitors and would look to put on a big stand here. West Indies need to be patient as a couple of quick wickets here will pull things back in their favor.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 40 overs : 118/3

F Alam51 (102)

B Azam59 (120)

A Joseph5-0-30-0

39.60

Ripper! Full and around off. Alam looks to push it away but misses. The ball beats the outside edge.

39.54

FOUR! DISPATCHED! Short and on off. Alam stays back and pull it through mid-wicket for a boundary. This also gets up his half century. What an innings he has played for his team.

39.40

A sharp bouncer, on middle. Alam ducks under it.

39.34

FOUR! WHACKED! A short ball, on off. Alam stays back and pulls it past mid on. The ball ends up in the boundary.

39.20

Slightly short and on off. Alam pulls itn hard but does not middle it. The ball meets the fielder on a bounce at mid-wicket.

39.10

A length ball, on off. Alam defends it to mid off.

Alzarri Joseph (4-0-22-0) is back on.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 39 overs : 110/3

B Azam59 (120)

F Alam43 (96)

J Holder7-3-13-0

38.60

Length and on off. Azam pushes it to point.

38.50

Outside off, Azam leaves it alone.

38.40

On off. Azam flicks it to mid-wicket.

38.30

Great stop! A full-length ball, on off. Azam pushes it to cover. The fielder there dives to his right to make a stop.

38.20

Good-length ball, outside off. The ball moves away off the pitch. Azam shoulders his arms.

38.10

A full-length ball, on off. Azam works it to mid on.

Jason Holder (6-2-13-0) is back on.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 38 overs : 110/3

F Alam43 (96)

B Azam59 (114)

R Chase4-0-18-0

37.60

On off, pushed to cover.

37.54

FOUR! Flicked away! Full and on middle. Alam stays back and flicks it past mid on. The ball races away to the boundary.

37.40

Floated full and on off. Alam defends it to cover.

37.30

Tossed up, on off. Alam flicks it to mid on.

37.20

Flighted full and on middle. Alam defends it out off the front foot.

37.10

Floated full and on off. Alam defends it out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 37 overs : 106/3

B Azam59 (114)

F Alam39 (90)

K Mayers7-4-6-0

36.60

Good length and outside off. Azam leaves it alone for the keeper.

36.50

A length ball, on middle. Azam stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket.

36.40

A length delivery, outside off. Azam lets it go with ease.

36.31

Full and on the pads. Alam flicks it through square leg for a single.

36.20

Good length and outside off. Alam looks to go after it but misses.

36.10

Full and on off. Alam tucks it to mid-wicket.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 36 overs : 105/3

B Azam59 (111)

F Alam38 (87)

R Chase3-0-14-0

35.60

Floated full and on off. Azam prods and defends it out.

35.50

Loopy ball, on off. Azam defends it to cover.

35.40

Full and on off. Azam blocks it out.

35.30

On off, Azam defends it out solidly.

35.24

FOUR! Top class! Short and outside off. Azam stays back and cuts it through point for a boundary. The stand passes the 100-run mark.

35.10

Looped up, full and on off. Azam defends it off the front foot.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 35 overs : 101/3

F Alam38 (87)

B Azam55 (105)

K Mayers6-4-5-0

34.60

Back of a length, around off. Blocked out by Alam.

34.50

Shorter ball, on off. Alam pulls it but the man at mid-wicket dives and stops the ball.

34.40

Full again, but wide enough for Alam to leave it with ease.

34.30

Back of a length, around off. Pushed to covers by Alam.

34.20

Fuller ball, but way outside off. Alam leaves it with ease.

34.10

Short ball, way outside off. Alam misses the cut.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 34 overs : 101/3

B Azam55 (105)

F Alam38 (81)

R Chase2-0-10-0

33.60

Loopy ball, way outside off. Azam looks to sweep it but gets hit on the pads.

33.50

Loopy ball, on off. Blocked out.

33.41

Flatter ball, on off. Pushed past covers for one.

33.34

FOUR! Punished! Short ball, outside off. Alam rocks back and cuts it hard past point for a boundary. 100 up for Pakistan.

33.21

Shorter ball, outside off. Azam pushes it to long on for one.

33.10

Loopy ball, on leg. Blocked out.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 33 overs : 95/3

F Alam33 (79)

B Azam54 (101)

K Mayers5-3-5-0

32.60

Full ball, on off. Alam blocks it towards mid off.

32.50

On a length, but way outside off. Alam lets the keeper collect this one.

32.40

Full ball, on off. Alam looks to defend but gets it from the outer half to point.

32.30

Back of a length, around off. Alam blocks it out.

32.20

On a length, around off. Blocked out now.

32.10

Short ball, outside off. Cut away to point.

Kyle Mayers comes back into the attack. His figures are 4-2-5-0 so far.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 32 overs : 95/3

B Azam54 (101)

F Alam33 (73)

R Chase1-0-4-0

31.60

Full and on off. Azam defends it to short leg off the inner half.

31.51

Loopy ball, full and on off. Alam drives it to cover for a single.

31.40

Looped up, outside off. Alam leaves it alone.

31.31

Full and on the pads. Azam flicks it through square leg for a single.

31.20

Flighted full and on off. Azam pushes it to mid off.

31.12

Looped up, full and on off. Azam pushes it through cover for a couple.

Roston Chase comes into the attack now. Time for some spin now.

Runs Scored 5 Runs

Score after 31 overs : 91/3

F Alam32 (71)

B Azam51 (97)

K Roach10-3-31-2

30.60

Full again, on off. Alam works it towards mid-wicket.

30.50

Full ball, outside off. Left alone.

30.41

Length ball, on the pads. Worked down to fine leg for one.

30.34

FOUR! Top shot to bring up the 50! Back of a length, around off. Azam arches back and cuts it past backward point for a boundary.

30.20

Length ball, on off. Azam clips it towards mid on. The fielder dives and stops the ball.

30.10

On a length, around off. Azam is beaten as he looks to defend this one.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 30 overs : 86/3

F Alam32 (69)

B Azam46 (93)

J Seales7-2-16-1

29.60

A full-length ball, on off. Alam flicks it to mid-wicket.

29.51

A length ball, on off. Azam flicks it to mid-wicket for a single.

29.40

Good length and outside off. Azam has no stroke to offer.

29.30

Nice movement! A length ball, outside off. The ball moves away off the pitch. Azam lets it go to the keeper.

29.20

Good length and outside off. Azam leaves it alone.

29.11

A full-length ball, on middle. Alam tucks it to square leg for a run.

Runs Scored 12 Runs

Score after 29 overs : 84/3

B Azam45 (89)

F Alam31 (67)

K Roach9-3-26-2

28.60

On off, Azam works it towards mid on.

28.52lb

TWO LEG BYES! A length ball, around the hips. Azam looks to tuck it away but misses. The ball clips the pads and goes towards fine leg. The batters pick two leg byes.

28.40

Outside off. Azam leaves it alone.

28.34

FOUR! Excellent timing and placement. A full-length ball, on middle and leg. Azam stays back and whips it through mid-wicket. The ball races away to the boundary. He moves to 45.

28.24

FOUR! Used the pace of the ball here. On a length and around off. Azam offers soft hands and guides it through third man. The ball races away to the boundary.

28.21nb

NO BALL! A length ball, just outside off. Azam leaves it alone. Umpire signals a no ball as the bowler overstepped.

28.11

Full length and on the pads. Alam stays back and flicks it to the right of mid on. Nkrumah Bonner dives to his right and makes a brilliant stop. He keeps it down to a single.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 28 overs : 72/3

B Azam37 (83)

F Alam30 (66)

J Seales6-2-14-1

27.60

Some away movement to end the over. A length delivery, outside off. The ball nips away off the pitch. But it caused no harm to Azam, as he left that one with ease.

27.50

Good length and outside off. Azam lets it go to the keeper.

27.40

A full-length ball, on off. Azam pushes it back to the bowler. Jayden Seales grabs it on a bounce.

27.33

Good running! Full length and on off. Alam stays inside the crease and flicks it through mid-wicket. The batters pick three with ease.

27.20

A length ball, around middle. Alam is left with no room. He stays back and tucks it to square leg.

27.10

A length ball, down the leg side. Alam looks to flick it away but misses. Joshua Da Silva dives to his right to make a sharp stop.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 27 overs : 69/3

B Azam37 (80)

F Alam27 (63)

K Roach8-3-16-2

26.62

A length delivery, outside off. Azam pushes it through covers. The batters collect two before the fielder cuts it off.

26.50

Outside off, left alone.

26.40

A length ball, angled into the pads. Azam flicks it towards mid-wicket.

26.31

Full and on off. Alam tucks it past mid on for a single.

26.20

A touch fuller and outside off. Alam has no stroke to offer.

Kemar Roach (7-3-13-2) to start from the other end.

26.10

A length delivery, outside off, moving away. Alam lets it go to the keeper.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 26 overs : 66/3

B Azam35 (77)

F Alam26 (60)

J Seales5-2-11-1

25.64

FOUR! CUT AWAY! Good-length ball, outside off. Azam stays back and cuts it through cover for a boundary. He really slapped that one hard.

25.50

Another length delivery, outside off. The ball moves away off the pitch. Azam shoulders his arms with ease.

25.40

A length delivery, outside off. Azam lets it go to the keeper.

25.30

Good-length ball, outside off. Azam leaves it alone.

25.20

Some movement now! Fuller and outside off. The ball moves away a bit. Azam looks to push it away but gets beaten.

25.10

A full-length ball, outside off. Azam stays back and slashes it to point.

We are back for the second session. West Indies players walk out on the field. Followed by Fawad Alam and Babar Azam. Jayden Seales to start the session.

... Day 1, Session 2 ...

While the first session was unfolding here, The Oval saw a momentous collapse in The Hundred Women's. Oval Invincibles Women managed to score 114 runs with the bat and Birmingham Phoenix Women were well on track to chase it down. At the 50-ball mark, they were 66 for 3 and would have backed themselves to chase it down with ease. But a 4-wicket haul by Tash Farrant turned the game on the head and Oval Invincibles Women won by 20 runs. They will now face Southern Brave Women on 21st August in the finale. In the men's clash, Southern Brave have opted to bowl first against Trent Rockets. The winner of this clash will face Birmingham Phoenix in the finale.

The hosts were destructive with the ball! Kemar Roach gave his team a dream start. He picked up two wickets in no time and without a doubt, he was also their pick of the bowlers for the first session. Jayden Seales, on seeing his bowling partner could not stay away from the spotlight and went onto snare a wicket to push Pakistan on the back foot. Other bowlers bowled really well, they probed good lines and lengths but were unable to get an edge into play. Overall, a very good performance by the bowlers, they will surely come back with the same intent in the session to follow. Do join us shortly to find out how the tourists will fight back and make inroads in this game. The second session is set to start at 12:40 pm Local (5:40 pm GMT).

A top-order collapse for the tourists! In the pre-match chat with Babar Azam, he had said that he would be happy to see off the new ball but that was not the case. The Pakistani top order was taken out in a jiffy. Abid Ali, Imran Butt and Azhar Ali were sent back in the first four overs and their combined score was just 2 runs. Babar Azam and Fawad Alam had a repair job to do and they did it successfully. They found some much-needed boundaries and did not play a lot of deliveries away from their body. They have steadied the ship with a crucial partnership of 60 runs. Pakistan would hope that these two would carry on post Lunch too.

What an engrossing session of Test cricket we just witnessed. The hosts would clearly be the happier side going into Lunch on Day 1. They have been very good with the ball so far.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 25 overs : 62/3

B Azam31 (71)

F Alam26 (60)

K Mayers4-2-5-0

24.61

Length ball, on leg. Azam works it to fine leg for one. That ends the session and it is time for Lunch!

24.50

Fuller ball, on leg. Clipped to the leg side.

24.40

Good-length ball, outside off. Azam blocks it solidly.

24.30

Mayers bowls a full one, on off. Azam works it towards mid-wicket.

24.20

Fuller ball, on off. Azam blocks it from the crease.

24.11

On a length, down the leg side. Alam works it to fine leg for one.

24.11nb

Length ball, on leg. Alam works it to the leg side. No ball called as Mayers has overstepped.

Kyle Mayers is called back into the attack. His figures are 3-2-2-0 so far.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 24 overs : 59/3

B Azam30 (66)

F Alam25 (58)

J Holder6-2-13-0

23.60

Fuller ball, on off. Pushed to mid on now.

23.50

Short of a length, outside off. Azam stays in his crease and blocks it out.

23.40

Full again, on off. Azam pushes it to point now.

23.30

Fuller ball, on leg. Blocked out.

23.24

FOUR! Length ball, on the pads. Azam whips it away. The man from fine leg runs to his left but the ball wins the race.

23.10

Back of a length, on off. Azam stays in his crease and blocks it out.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 23 overs : 55/3

F Alam25 (58)

B Azam26 (60)

K Roach7-3-13-2

22.60

On a length, on leg. Alam blocks it out.

22.51lb

Length ball, on leg. Azam misses his flick. They take a leg bye as the ball goes towards fine leg after hitting the pads.

22.40

Fuller ball, on off. Azam is solid in his defence of this one.

22.30

Full ball, on leg. Azam is beaten as he looks to flick it away and gets hit on the pads.

22.20

Good-length ball, outside off. Azam pushes it to the off side.

22.10

Length ball, around off. Azam chops it to the off side.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 22 overs : 54/3

F Alam25 (57)

B Azam26 (55)

J Holder5-2-9-0

21.60

On a length, just outside off. Alam blocks it out.

21.54

FOUR! Edged and a boundary! Length ball, outside off. Alam gets the outside edge while looking to defend. The ball goes past the diving third slip fielder for a boundary.

21.40

Short ball, down the leg side. Left alone.

21.30

Fuller ball, outside off. Alam is beaten as he looks to defend this one.

21.20

Fuller ball, outside off. Alam works it towards square leg.

21.10

Length ball, around off. Blocked out.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 21 overs : 50/3

F Alam21 (51)

B Azam26 (55)

K Roach6-2-13-2

20.61lb

Length ball, on leg. Alam gets hit on the pads and the ball rolls away. They take a leg bye and that brings up 50 for Pakistan.

20.50

Fuller ball, way outside off. Left alone.

20.42

Full ball, on leg. Alam works it past mid-wicket for a couple.

20.30

On a length, outside off. Left alone.

20.20

Fuller ball, outside off. Alam looks to defend but the ball goes way past the outside edge.

20.11

Length ball, outside off. Azam looks to drive but gets it from the inner half, past the stumps to deep square leg. A single is the end result.

Kemar Roach comes back into the attack. His figures read 5-2-10-2 so far.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 20 overs : 46/3

F Alam19 (46)

B Azam25 (54)

J Holder4-2-5-0

19.60

Fuller ball, on off. Blocked out by Alam.

19.51

Length ball, around off. Azam looks to defend but gets the outside edge. The ball goes past the slip cordon for one.

19.40

Short ball, lands outside off and stays low. Azam looks to cut but misses.

19.31

Back of a length, outside off. Alam pushes it past covers for one.

19.20

Length ball, outside off. Left alone.

19.10

Length ball, on off. Alam takes a step down the ground and blocks it out.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 19 overs : 44/3

B Azam24 (52)

F Alam18 (42)

K Mayers3-2-2-0

18.60

On a length and on off, Azam defends it out watchfully.

18.50

A length ball, on off. Azam defends it out solidly.

18.40

On a length and outside off. Azam leaves it alone.

18.30

A length ball, on off. Azam stays back and pushes it to cover.

18.20

Good-length delivery, on off. Azam defends it onto the pitch.

18.10

A full-length ball, on off. Azam drives it to mid off.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 18 overs : 44/3

F Alam18 (42)

B Azam24 (46)

J Holder3-2-3-0

17.60

Brilliant from Jason Holder. Good-length ball, outside off. The ball moves away after pitching. Alam stays back and looks to cut it away but misses. The ball bounces over the outside edge.

17.50

Fuller and on off. Alam defends it to mid off.

17.40

A full length ball, on off. Alam defends it out watchfully.

17.30

A length ball, on off. Alam defends it to mid-wicket.

17.20

Nice delivery! A length ball, outside off. Moving away from the left-hander. Alam looks to defend it out but gets squared up. The ball beats the outside edge.

17.10

On a length and outside off. The ball gets an extra bounce off the pitch. Alam leaves it alone.

Jason Holder (2-1-3-0) is back on.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 17 overs : 44/3

B Azam24 (46)

F Alam18 (36)

K Mayers2-1-2-0

16.60

Good-length ball, outside off. Azam lets it go to the keeper.

16.50

A length ball, on the pads. Azam flicks it to the leg side.

16.40

A length delivery, on off. Azam hangs back and defends it with a straight bat to the bowler.

16.30

Good length and just outside off. Azam leaves it alone without any hesitation.

16.20

On off, Azam defends it out watchfully.

16.10

A length ball, in the corridor of uncertainty. Azam stays back and pokes it out. The ball takes the outside edge and goes to the second slip, but falls short.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 16 overs : 44/3

F Alam18 (36)

B Azam24 (40)

A Joseph4-0-22-0

15.60

A length delivery, way outside off. The ball moves away after pitching. Alam lets it go to the keeper.

15.50

A bouncer now, on middle. Alam ducks under it.

15.44

FOUR! Top shot! A full-length delivery, around off. Alam uses his wrists and flicks it through mid-wicket. The ball races away to the boundary.

15.30

Good-length delivery, on off. Alam moves across yet again and nudges it to mid-wicket.

15.20

A length ball, on middle. Alam moves across and tucks it to mid-wicket.

15.10

A full-length ball, on off. Alam defends it back to the bowler from the inner half of the bat.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 15 overs : 40/3

B Azam24 (40)

F Alam14 (30)

K Mayers1-0-2-0

14.60

On a length again, on off. Azam is hit high on the bat while looking to defend.

14.50

Peach! Length ball, just outside off. Azam is forced to play at it but the ball nips away just enough to go past the edge.

14.40

Mayers bowls a length ball, on off. Azam blocks it out.

14.31

Full toss, on leg. Clipped towards mid on for one. The fielder runs to his left and throws the ball at the bowler's end but misses.

14.20

Full and way outside off. Left alone.

14.11

Fuller ball, around off. Azam drives it and a fumble at covers allows the single.

Change. Kyle Mayers comes in the attack.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 14 overs : 38/3

F Alam13 (28)

B Azam23 (36)

A Joseph3-0-18-0

13.64

FOUR! EDGY! A full-length ball, just outside off. Alam look to defend it away. The ball takes the outside edge and goes through the third slip region for a boundary.

13.50

A length ball, on the pads. Alam flicks it towards square leg.

13.40

Full and on off. Alam stays back and tucks it to mid-wicket.

13.31

A full-length ball, on off. Azam defends it to cover and takes off for a single.

13.21

A length ball, on off. Alam goes back and flicks it through mid-wicket for a single.

13.10

Good-length ball, outside off. Alam shoulders his arms.

DRINKS! Pakistan are three down and with that, the hosts are clearly on top. Azam and Alam are doing good in the middle and would hope to go back to Lunch without any more loss of wickets. A few more wickets in the session would be the cherry on top for the hosts.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 13 overs : 32/3

B Azam22 (35)

F Alam8 (23)

J Holder2-1-3-0

12.60

Fuller ball, outside off. Azam covers his stumps and leaves this alone.

12.50

Outswinger but this starts way outside off. Left alone with ease.

12.40

Full again, but wide enough for Azam to leave this one.

12.30

Fuller ball, in the line of the stumps. Blocked out with ease.

12.20

On a length, just outside off. Azam is beaten as the ball goes past his attempted defence.

12.10

Length ball, on off. Azam looks to defend but gets the edge back on the pads.

Runs Scored 4 Runs

Score after 12 overs : 32/3

F Alam8 (23)

B Azam22 (29)

A Joseph2-0-12-0

11.60

A touch shorter, on off. Alam stays in his crease and awkwardly blocks it out.

11.54

FOUR! Poor ball and punished. Full and on the pads. Alam clips it away. The man at fine leg runs to his left but has no chance to even get close to the ball.

11.40

Good length, but wide enough for Alam to leave it with ease.

11.30

On a length, just outside off. Alam looks to block it from the crease again but the ball goes past the outside edge.

11.20

Length ball, on off. Worked to the leg side.

11.10

Length ball, outside off. Alam looks to block it from the crease but the ball zips past the outside edge.

Runs Scored 3 Runs

Score after 11 overs : 28/3

B Azam22 (29)

F Alam4 (17)

J Holder1-0-3-0

10.62

Full and on the pads. Azam clips it past mid-wicket. The fielder chases it down and keeps it down to two.

10.50

Length ball, on middle. Azam looks to work it away but gets it from the outer half towards cover.

10.40

Ripper! Holder comes wide of the crease and the ball comes in with the angle. It lands around off and then shapes away just enough to go past Azam's attempted defence.

10.30

Fuller ball, around off. Azam is very solid in his defence of this one.

10.21

Full and on the pads. Alam works it to fine leg for one.

10.10

Fuller ball, around off. Alam looks to defend but gets it from the inner half to the leg side.

Jason Holder comes into the attack now.

Runs Scored 8 Runs

Score after 10 overs : 25/3

B Azam20 (25)

F Alam3 (15)

A Joseph1-0-8-0

9.60

A length ball, on the fourth stump line. Azam shoulders his arms. A good recovery by Joseph.

A slight halt in play as the physio comes out to take a look at Azam's hand.

9.50

OUCH! That must've hurt. Back of a length and on the bodyline. Azam hops and looks to tuck it away but misses and gets hit on his gloves.

9.40

A length ball, on middle and leg. Azam looks to play it to the leg side. The ball takes the outer half and goes towards cover.

9.30

A length ball, outside off. Azam shoulders his arms.

9.24

FOUR! Back-to-back boundaries. A touch short, outside off. Azam stays back and punches it through cover. The ball races away to the boundary. Alzarri Joseph has been put on the back foot straightaway.

9.14

FOUR! A great shot. A full-length ball, on off. Azam stays back and pushes it firmly past mid off. The fielder gives it a chase but the ball wins the race and ends up in the boundary.

First change of the game. Alzarri Joseph comes in the attack.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 9 overs : 17/3

F Alam3 (15)

B Azam12 (19)

K Roach5-2-10-2

8.60

Good-length ball, in the corridor of uncertainty. Alam pulls his bat back in time and leaves it alone.

8.50

Full and on off. Making Alam play at it. He does so, as he blocks it out without any complications.

8.40

Good length and outside off. The ball nips away off the pitch. Alam leaves it alone.

8.30

Fuller ball, around off. Alam leaves this one again.

8.20

Fuller and on off. Alam pushes it to cover, but cannot find the gap.

8.10

Good-length ball, outside off. Alam leaves it alone and lets it go to the keeper.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 8 overs : 17/3

B Azam12 (19)

F Alam3 (9)

J Seales4-2-7-1

7.64

FOUR! A loosener and Azam is quick enough to latch onto it. A touch short, outside off. Azam stays back and cuts it through the cover-point region for a boundary. Some positive signs for Pakistan now.

7.50

A low full toss and on off. Azam pushes it to the right of mid off. Kraigg Brathwaite dives to his right and makes a brilliant stop.

7.40

On a length and on off. Azam blocks it from the outer half to the off side.

7.30

A length delivery, around off. Azam defends it to the off side from the outer half of the bat.

7.22

Slightly short and outside off. Azam stays back and cuts it through cover. The batters pick two before the fielder cuts it off.

7.10

Full and on off. Azam stays back and defends it out watchfully.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 7 overs : 11/3

F Alam3 (9)

B Azam6 (13)

K Roach4-1-10-2

6.60

A length delivery, outside off. Alam looks to push it away but misses. Good over by Roach.

6.50

Outside off, Alam leaves it alone.

6.42

CLOSE! Just over! A full-length ball, around off. Alam looks to drive but gets it from the outer half over point. Roston Chase leaps but the ball has enough height to go over him. The batters pick a couple.

6.30

Good-length delivery, outside off. Alam has no stroke to offer this time.

6.20

On a length, just outside off. Alam looks to poke it out but misses.

6.10

Shouts of 'CATCH' but the ball falls short. Back of a length, around off. Alam stays back and looks to defend it out. He is surprised by the bounce and ends up getting the outer half on it. The ball falls short of gully.

Runs Scored 1 Runs

Score after 6 overs : 9/3

B Azam6 (13)

F Alam1 (3)

J Seales3-2-1-1

5.60

Good-length ball, outside off. The ball gets some extra bounce off the deck. Azam leaves it without any second thought.

5.50

Outside off, left alone by Azam.

5.40

Some movement this time. A length delivery, outside off. The ball nips away a bit off the pitch. Azam watches it carefully and shoulders his arms.

5.30

BEATEN! This one was a ripper from Seales. On a length, just outside off. Azam stays back and looks to defend it out but misses. The ball beats the outside edge.

5.21

Alam gets off the mark. A length delivery, around off. Alam comes across and flicks it uppishly past short leg for a single.

5.10

A full-length ball, on off. Alam prods and defends it out solidly.

Runs Scored 6 Runs

Score after 5 overs : 8/3

B Azam6 (9)

F Alam0 (1)

K Roach3-1-8-2

4.60

On a length, on middle. Azam clips it towards short leg.

4.50

Length ball, lands on off and nips back in. Azam looks to work it to the leg side but gets hit on the thigh.

4.40

Good-length ball, outside off. Left alone.

4.34

FOUR! Nicely played. Back of a length, outside off. Azam stands tall and plays it with soft hands. He guides the ball to the right of third slip and it runs to the fence.

4.20

On a length, on leg. Tucked to the leg side.

4.12

Short and wide outside off. Azam looks to cut but doesn't middle. The ball goes over point for a couple.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 4 overs : 2/3

F Alam0 (1)

B Azam0 (3)

J Seales2-2-0-1

3.60

Fuller ball, around off. Alam defends it back to the bowler.

Who will walk out now? It is going to be Fawad Alam.

3.5W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Oh dear, this is a poor start for Pakistan! They have lost three batsmen in the first 4 overs! This is another very good delivery by Jayden Seales. Fuller ball, just outside off. Imran Butt is forced to play at it again but the ball nips away enough to go past the bat. Joshua Da Silva gathers the ball and the hosts start celebrating but the umpire says not out. Kraigg Brathwaite though reviews it right away and UltraEdge has a spike as the ball goes past the bat. So the faintest edge gets rid of Imran Butt.

Review! Kraigg Brathwaite takes a review for caught behind. The on-field decision is not out. The UltraEdge shows there is a spike as the ball passes the bat. The on-field decision has been forced to change, the final decision is OUT. Imran Butt has to go back to the hut.

3.40

Beaten! Fuller ball, just outside off. Imran Butt is forced to play at it but the ball shapes away and goes past the edge.

3.30

On a length, outside off. Imran Butt looks to defend but the ball goes well past the outside edge.

3.20

Fuller ball, outside off. Imran Butt defends well inside the line of that one.

3.10

Length ball, around off. Imran Butt looks to defend but gets hit high on the pads.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 3 overs : 2/2

B Azam0 (3)

I Butt1 (7)

K Roach2-1-2-2

2.60

Back of a length, around off. Azam pushes it to covers. A wicket maiden for Roach.

2.50

Full ball, on middle. Azam is solid in his defence of this one.

2.40

This lands on a length, outside off and nips back in. Azam leaves it alone and the ball goes over the off pole.

The skipper, Babar Azam walks out at number 4.

2.3W

OUT! CAUGHT BEHIND! Great work by Joshua Da Silva again! That is a big wicket for West Indies. Fuller ball, right in the corridor of uncertainty. Azhar Ali looks to defend but the ball moves away just enough to take the edge. Joshua Da Silva dives to his right and takes a very good catch. West Indies are on fire out there!

2.20

Great work by Joshua Da Silva. Full ball, down the leg side. Azhar Ali misses the flick. Joshua Da Silva dives to his left and collects the ball with his left hand.

2.10

Fuller ball, but wide enough for Azhar Ali to leave it alone.

Runs Scored 0 Runs

Score after 2 overs : 2/1

I Butt1 (7)

A Ali0 (3)

J Seales1-1-0-0

1.60

On a length, on off. Butt stays back and defends it out solidly.

1.50

A good length delivery, outside off. The ball moves away a little bit. Imran Butt shoulders his arms.

1.40

A full length-ball, down the leg side. Butt stays inside the crease and looks to flick it away but misses.

1.30

On a length, outside off. Imran Butt covers his stumps and lets it go.

1.20

Fuller ball, on middle. Imran Butt blocks it out.

1.10

Full and way down the leg side. Butt misses the flick.

Who will bowl from the other end? It will be Jayden Seales to share the new ball.

Runs Scored 2 Runs

Score after 1 overs : 2/1

A Ali0 (3)

I Butt1 (1)

K Roach1-0-2-1

0.60

A solid defence off the front foot to end the over. A successful over for the hosts.

0.50

A touch fuller, around off. Ali blocks it out.

0.40

Length ball, on off. Blocked out.

Who will walk out at number three? It is going to be Azhar Ali.

0.3W

OUT! TAKEN! There comes the first wicket and it is a dream start for the hosts! Back of a length, outside off. Ali has his feet glued to the crease and pokes at it. The ball takes the outside edge and goes towards third slip. Jermaine Blackwood dives low to his left and takes a very good catch.

0.21

Tap and run. Length ball, on off. Imran Butt taps it towards covers and takes off for a quick single.

0.11

Back of a length, on leg. The ball rises sharply and Ali awkwardly tucks it to the leg side for one. The Test is underway.

The first session is set to begin. West Indies players stride out to the middle and take their respective fielding positions. Followed by the opening pair of Pakistan, Abid Ali and Imran Butt. Before the play starts, the players now go down on one knee to support the Black Lives Matter movement. They are up and the game is set to begin. Kemar Roach to start with the ball.

Nkrumah Bonner is down for a chat, he says that he looks to stick to the basics well. Adds that he wants to spend more time on the pitch and put a price on his wicket.

Imran Butt is down for a chat, he says he has been a good fielder since the start and he tries to work hard on it. Adds that fielding is very important to practice. Says that one has to back their ability and focus on the next ball.

Samuel Badree is down for the pitch report. He is joined by Jeff Dujon, who says that this pitch does not have as much moisture as the one for the first Test did and spin will play a part in this game. Ends by saying it won't be bad to bat first on this pitch.

Babar Azam says they will try to see off the new ball. Informs that Nauman Ali comes in for Yasir Shah. Adds that they practiced hard leading up to the Test and will look to perform better.

Kraigg Brathwaite is up for a chat. He says, they will bowl first. Goes onto say the pitch has a bit of moisture and will hope to use it wisely. Mentions there is one change as Alzarri Joseph comes in for Jomel Warrican. Adds they have quality spinners as well and his team is pretty balanced.

West Indies (Playing XI) - Kraigg Brathwaite (C), Kieran Powell, Nkrumah Bonner, Kyle Mayers, Roston Chase, Jermaine Blackwood, Joshua Da Silva (WK), Jason Holder, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Alzarri Joseph (In for Jomel Warrican).

Pakistan (Playing XI) - Abid Ali, Imran Butt, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam (C), Fawad Alam, Mohammad Rizwan (WK), Faheem Ashraf, Nauman Ali (In for Yasir Shah), Hasan Ali, Mohammad Abbas, Shaheen Afridi.

TOSS - The coin goes up and it lands in the favour of West Indies. They have opted to bowl first.

Batting is an issue for both teams and that was evident in the first Test. Pakistan is heavily dependent on Babar Azam to perform with the blade in the hand. The Pakistani skipper delivers more often than not but Pakistan would want other batters to step up too. The story is the same for West Indies as they are dependent on Kraigg Brathwaite to score runs at the top. Brathwaite has been in great form in 2021 but the hosts would want others to perform too. Jermaine Blackwood played an important knock in the second innings of the first Test and the hosts would hope that other batters too pick up the responsibility of scoring runs.

... Day 1 ...

Hello and a warm welcome to all! It is time for the second Test game between West Indies and Pakistan. The hosts currently have the momentum on their side, with a nail-biting victory in their last game. For a second it looked like we were in the middle of a limited-over match rather than a red-ball game. The Test format is really coming to life, the World Test Championship has surely has revived the energy in this format. This game should be yet another cracking encounter between the two. Stay tuned for toss and team updates.