PORT OF SPAIN, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO — AUGUST 2, 2026 — An unbeaten half-century from Justin Greaves and a solid counter-attacking knock by captain Roston Chase saw the West Indies reach 239/5 at stumps on Day One of the second Test against Pakistan at the Queen’s Park Oval.
Having won the toss and elected to bat, the hosts weathered early setbacks against a disciplined Pakistani bowling attack to end the day in a competitive position.
Match Highlights: West Indies won the toss and elected to bat. West Indies First Innings: 239/5 (74.0 overs) at Stumps. Key Performers (West Indies): Justin Greaves 64* (125), Brandon King 46 (50), Roston Chase 36* (70), Shai Hope 29 (68).Key Performers (Pakistan): Mohammad Ali 2/49 (17.0), Ubaid Shah 1/56 (9.0), Ali Usman 1/64 (25.0), Sajid Khan 1/55 (22.0).
Day One Summary: The home side was put under pressure in the opening session, losing opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul for 15 shortly before rain disrupted play.
Brandon King provided early momentum with a quickfire 46 off 50 deliveries before being trapped LBW by debutant spinner Ali Usman.
Pakistan continued to strike at regular intervals. Spinner Sajid Khan removed Kavem Hodge for 10, while fast bowler Ubaid Shah claimed his maiden Test wicket by dismissing Amir Jangoo for 26. Mohammad Ali broke a promising partnership by bowling Shai Hope for 29, leaving the West Indies in a precarious position at 173/5.
However, Justin Greaves continued his fine form in the series, anchoring the innings with a patient, unbeaten 64. Joined by skipper Roston Chase (36*), the duo posted an unbroken 66-run partnership for the sixth wicket to guide the Windies safely to the close of play.
Looking Ahead: With five wickets in hand and the pitch offering a balanced contest between bat and ball, the West Indies will look to build a dominant first-innings total on Day Two.
Pakistan will aim for quick breakthroughs with the second new ball in sight. Play resumes tomorrow at 10:00 AM AST at the Queen’s Park Oval. Match
Match Summary Scoreboard
| West Indies (1st Innings) | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s |
| Tagenarine Chanderpaul c Sajid Khan b Mohammad Ali | 15 | 32 | 2 | 0 |
| Brandon King lbw b Ali Usman | 46 | 50 | 9 | 0 |
| Kavem Hodge c Mohammad Rizwan b Sajid Khan | 10 | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Amir Jangoo c Mohammad Rizwan b Ubaid Shah | 26 | 55 | 3 | 0 |
| Shai Hope b Mohammad Ali | 29 | 68 | 3 | 1 |
| Justin Greaves not out | 64 | 125 | 8 | 0 |
| Roston Chase not out | 36 | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Extras (b 4, lb 7, wd 2) | 13 | |||
| TOTAL (5 wickets, 74.0 overs) | 239 |
Yet to Bat: Kemar Roach, Shamar Joseph, Jomel Warrican, Jayden Seales.
| Pakistan Bowling | Overs | Maidens | Runs | Wickets |
| Mohammad Ali | 17.0 | 5 | 49 | 2 |
| Ubaid Shah | 9.0 | 0 | 56 | 1 |
| Ali Usman | 25.0 | 5 | 64 | 1 |
| Sajid Khan | 22.0 | 2 | 55 | 1 |
| Salman Ali Agha | 1.0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
