Pakistan takes 43-run lead against West Indies in second Test
At a glance
- Pakistan scored 387 in their first innings, taking a 43-run lead.
- Abdullah Shafique remained unbeaten on 160 runs.
- West Indies are 103/6 in their second innings, leading by 60 runs.
Story so far
Pakistan's batting lineup experienced a significant collapse against the West Indies in the ongoing Test match, despite being in a strong position at 267 for 2. The innings was initially anchored by a brilliant century from Abdullah Shafique and a solid 86 from captain Babar Azam. However, momentum shifted dramatically after Azam was run out for 88, ending his pursuit of an international century. Following his departure, Pakistan lost a series of quick wickets, including Saud Shakeel, Salman Ali Agha for a duck, and Mohammad Rizwan for 18. Despite the collapse, Abdullah Shafique remained unbeaten on 160, guiding Pakistan to a first-innings total of 387, securing a 43-run lead. The West Indies are currently 103 for 6 in their second innings, holding a 60-run lead.
Latest development
The West Indies concluded the third day of the second Test at 103 for 6 in their second innings, holding a 60-run lead over Pakistan. This follows Pakistan's first innings total of 387, which gave them a 43-run lead.
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Pakistan concluded their first innings at 387 runs, securing a 43-run lead over the West Indies. Opener Abdullah Shafique remained unbeaten on 160 runs. In response, the West Indies reached 103 for 6 in their second innings by the end of the third day, establishing a lead of 60 runs. Sajid Khan contributed 30 runs with the bat and later took four wickets, while Ali Usman secured two wickets in the West Indies' second innings. For the West Indies, Jomel Warrican claimed six wickets in Pakistan's first innings.
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