Greaves' Five-Wicket Haul Puts West Indies in Strong Position on Day 3 Against Pakistan
Justin Greaves' 5/27 helped West Indies bowl out Pakistan for 282, giving the hosts a 155-run lead with three wickets remaining in the first Test.
The story
Day three of the first Test between West Indies and Pakistan at the Brian Lara Stadium saw a dramatic shift in momentum. Pakistan, resuming their first innings, looked comfortable early on with captain Shan Masood reaching a disciplined 109.
However, the afternoon session belonged to West Indies medium-pacer Justin Greaves, who produced an extraordinary spell to dismantle Pakistan's middle and lower order. After Shamar Joseph broke a key partnership, Greaves capitalised, taking 5 for 27 as Pakistan collapsed from a strong position to be all out for 282.
This gave West Indies a crucial 29-run first-innings lead. In their second innings, West Indies faced a strong reply from Mohammad Abbas, who struck twice in his third over.
Tagenarine Chanderpaul showed resilience with 35 runs from 101 deliveries, but Pakistan's bowlers continued to chip away. At stumps, West Indies were 126 for 7, holding a 155-run lead, setting up an intriguing final two days.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies vs Pakistan | Test | Day 3: West Indies lead by 155 runs with 3 wickets remaining | Justin Greaves (WI) 5/27 |
| Namibia vs Nepal | ODI | Namibia won by 3 runs | Aarif Sheikh (NEP) 37 (47) |
| Israel vs Romania | T20I | Romania won by 7 wickets | Rohit Kumar (ROM) Player of the Match |
| Austria vs Israel | T20I | Result not yet available |
Series in play
Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026. 1st Test, Day 3: West Indies lead by 155 runs with 3 wickets remaining
ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27. 119th Match concluded
ECA Men's European Cup, 2026. Matches ongoing in the group stage
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 | USA, Scotland, Netherlands (Top 3) | Teams compete for qualification to the Cricket World Cup Qualifier. |
What we'll be watching
- West Indies vs Pakistan, 1st Test, Day 4, 2026-07-28T14:00Z, Brian Lara Stadium
- Turkey vs Israel, 8th Match, ECA Men's European Cup, 2026-07-28T10:00Z, Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground
- France vs Austria, 9th Match, ECA Men's European Cup, 2026-07-28T13:30Z, Moara Vlasiei Cricket Ground
- Nepal vs Netherlands, 120th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27, 2026-07-29T09:00Z, Sportpark Maarschalkerweerd
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