Pakistan bowlers strike regularly, but West Indies remain in control with a 155-run overall lead heading into the fourth day.
The third day of the opening Test between Pakistan and West Indies concluded with the hosts in a commanding position, reaching 126 for 7 in their second innings and extending their overall lead to 155 runs.
After gaining a first-innings advantage, West Indies continued to strengthen their grip on the match despite losing wickets at regular intervals.
Pakistan’s bowlers managed to keep the scoring in check, but the Caribbean side still moved into a favorable position ahead of the fourth day’s play.
Chanderpaul and Joseph Contribute Valuable Runs
West Indies opener Tajinarayan Chanderpaul played a steady innings of 35 runs, helping his team build a solid platform. Justin Greaves added 20 runs before being dismissed, while Shimron Joseph contributed an important 22 runs in the middle order.
At stumps, Kemar Roach remained unbeaten on 5 runs alongside Jomel Warrican, as West Indies looked to add more runs to their lead when play resumes.
The batting effort ensured that West Indies maintained control of the contest and put additional pressure on Pakistan’s batting lineup for the final stages of the match.
Pakistan Bowlers Keep Team in the Contest
Pakistan’s pace attack continued to fight hard throughout the day. Experienced fast bowler Mohammad Abbas led the charge with three wickets, producing crucial breakthroughs to prevent West Indies from building an even larger advantage.
Khurram Shahzad also delivered a disciplined spell and claimed two wickets, while the remaining bowlers supported well to restrict the flow of runs.
Despite the bowling effort, Pakistan still face a challenging task as the hosts hold a significant lead with three wickets remaining in the innings.
First-Innings Scores Set the Tone
Earlier in the match, West Indies posted 311 runs in their first innings, gaining a valuable advantage. Pakistan responded with 282 runs, falling 29 runs short of the hosts’ total.
With West Indies now at 126 for 7 in their second innings and leading by 155 runs overall, the fourth day promises to be crucial as Pakistan aim to wrap up the innings quickly and keep their hopes alive in the opening Test of the Pakistan vs West Indies Test series.