PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO – A dramatic post-lunch collapse left the West Indies fighting to save the second Test against Pakistan at the Queen’s Park Oval, closing Day 3 on 103 for 6 in their second innings with a slender lead of just 60 runs.
After Pakistan resumed their first innings and posted a commanding total of 387 across 115 overs to secure a 43-run first-innings lead, the West Indies bowling unit worked hard to clean up the tail. However, Pakistan’s spinners turned the match on its head during the final two sessions of the day.
West Indies’ second-innings response got off to a disastrous start, with Pakistan’s bowling attack dismantling the top order in just 40.5 overs before stumps were called. Reduced to 103 for 6, the hosts will rely heavily on their remaining middle- and lower-order on Day 4 to build a defendable target.
With four wickets remaining in their second unit, the West Indies face a steep task to post a competitive total and keep their hopes alive in Port of Spain.
Match Summary:
West Indies First Innings: 344 all out (105.4 overs)
Pakistan First Innings: 387 all out (115.0 overs)
West Indies Second Innings: 103/6 (40.5 overs)
Status: West Indies lead Pakistan by 60 runs with 4 wickets remaining.
