| 0.0 : It's time to bring the attention back to the longest format of the game as West Indies and Pakistan lock horns for the first of the two-match Test series at Kingston. Pakistan won both the T20Is and ODIs, will they be able to drag the momentum further? Remains to be seen. This series holds the importance in many ways but first and foremost, the two Pakistan veterans - Misbah-ul-Haq and Younus Khan will bid adieu to the international arena after this series. Emotional moment for the tourists this |
| West Indies on the other hand have plenty to ponder about. They were outclassed in the shortest format, gave fight in the ODIs but still ended up on the losing side. Jason Holder and his men would look to turn things this time around and learn to capture the key moments. This is the 50th Test between these two sides and also the 50th Test at this venue. Let's see how the historical Test pans out. Stay with us as the action isn't that far away... |
| TOSS - PAKISTAN WIN THE TOSS AND OPT TO FIELD! |
| We have three debutants for this game. 1 from Pakistan and 2 from West Indies. MOHAMMAD ABBAS (Pak). SHIMRON HETMYER and VISHAUL SINGH (WI). |
| Pakistan (Playing XI)- Ahmed Shehzad, Azhar Ali, Babar Azam, Younis Khan, Misbah-ul-Haq(c), Asad Shafiq, Sarfraz Ahmed(w), Mohammad Amir, Yasir Shah, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Abbas. |
| West Indies (Playing XI): Kraigg Brathwaite, Kieran Powell, Shimron Hetmyer, Shai Hope, Vishaul Singh, Shane Dowrich(w), Roston Chase, Jason Holder(c), Devendra Bishoo, Alzarri Joseph, Shannon Gabriel. |
| It's time to get underway. There is a Pakistan team huddle near the boundary rope. Now come the two Windies openers - Kraigg Brathwaite and Kieran Powell. Pakistan to begin with Mohammad Amir first up. Three slips, a gully and short leg in place. Here we go... |
| 0.1 : M Amir to Brathwaite, Good length around off, nips back in sharply as Brathwaite who covers the movement with a block. |
| 0.2 : M Amir to Brathwaite, Sharp swing! Amir gets the inswinger to jag back in sharply and raps Brathwaite on the pad. That was missing leg stump. |
| 0.3 : M Amir to Brathwaite, Does it again! Amir is getting encouraging movement here. Another inswinger and once again Brathwaite is rapped on the pads as the ball goes towards short fine leg. The batsmen take a leg bye. |
| 0.4 : M Amir to Powell, Length ball outside off, moves away a bit as Powell taps it with soft hands towards the off side. |
| 0.5 : M Amir to Powell, Lovely away swing to the left-hander, the line is a bit wide though and Powell lets it pass. |
| 0.6 : M Amir to Powell, Good length outside off, Powell gets back and pushes it towards point. |
| Mohammad Abbas, the debutant, to share the new ball. Three slips and a gully in place for him. |
| 1.1 : M Abbas to Brathwaite, Starts with a wide outswinger, sharp movement but it is an easy leave for Brathwaite. |
| 1.2 : M Abbas to K Brathwaite, OUT! EDGED AND GONE! The debutant strikes off his second ball in Test cricket. What a perfect start for the newbie! Good length outside off, probing line and there is a bit of away movement with extra bounce that takes Brathwaite by surprise. He pushes tamely at it and gets an edge that is snapped up comfortably by Younis Khan at second slip. |
| Shimron Hetmyer, the debutant is the new man in! |
| 1.3 : M Abbas to Hetmyer, Good length angling across the left-hander, easy leave for Hetmyer. |
| 1.4 : M Abbas to Hetmyer, First runs in Test cricket for Hetmyer. That will calm him a bit. Fullish this time on off, leans across and squeezes it through mid-wicket. Won't make the fence but they will get three more. |
| 1.5 : M Abbas to Powell, Good length angled away outside off, that's an easy leave for Powell. |
| 1.6 : M Abbas to Powell, Good length closer to off stump, Powell rides the bounce and taps it softly to point. |
| 2.1 : M Amir to Hetmyer, Good length just outside off, nips away a bit as Hetmyer leaves it alone. |
| 2.2 : M Amir to S Hetmyer, Full and outside off, leans forward and drives it to mid off. |
| 2.3 : M Amir to Hetmyer, Good length well outside off, no shot offered to that one. |
| 2.4 : M Amir to Hetmyer, Fuller and closer to off stump, no stroke offered to that one. |
| 2.5 : M Amir to Hetmyer, Nice shape on a length outside off, Hetmyer decides at the last moment to let it pass. |
| 2.6 : M Amir to Hetmyer, Full and around off, pushed gently towards extra cover. |
| 3.1 : M Abbas to Powell, On the pads, Powell clips it through backward square leg for a brace to get off the mark. |
| 3.2 : M Abbas to Powell, Spears this wider outside off, Powell stays put and leaves it alone with ease. |
| 3.3 : M Abbas to Powell, On a length wider outside off, left alone to the keeper. |
| 3.4 : M Abbas to Powell, Lovely ball! Short of a good length on off stump, moves away sharply with extra bounce as Powell is beaten comprehensively on the push. |
| 3.5 : M Abbas to Powell, Bang! Powell gets back to work across the line but the ball nips back a bit with bounce to rap Powell very high on the thigh almost close to the box. |
| 3.6 : M Abbas to Powell, Full and on middle, worked to the left of mid on for a single. |
| 4.1 : M Amir to Powell, BEATEN! Full and swinging away from outside off, Hetmyer pushes at it with no footwork and is lucky not to get a nick. |
| 4.2 : M Amir to K Powell, Fuller ball outside off, confident drive towards mid off where Misbah makes a tumbling stop. |
| 4.3 : M Amir to Powell, Back of a length wider outside off, left alone to the keeper. |
| 4.4 : M Amir to Powell, Good length closer to the off stump, left alone to the keeper. |
| 4.5 : M Amir to Powell, Dug in short around off, Powell ducks under the bumper quickly. |
| 4.6 : M Amir to Powell, Full and shaping away from outside off, Powell resists the drive and lets it pass. |
| 5.1 : M Abbas to Hetmyer, FOUR! FLASHY STUFF! A touch short and wide outside off, Hetmyer throws his bat at it. The idea was to keep it in the air but gets a thick slice that flies well over the slips to the third man fence. |
| 5.2 : M Abbas to Hetmyer, Fuller and on off stump, gets on the front foot and blocks it solidly on to the track. |
| 5.3 : M Abbas to Hetmyer, Almost a nick! Length ball angling across the left-hander. Slight away movement and Hetmyer is beaten on the front foot drive. |
| 5.4 : M Abbas to Hetmyer, Full and on leg stump, fails to get the flick away and the ball rolls off the pads towards mid-wicket. |
| 5.5 : M Abbas to Hetmyer, Short of a length wider outside off, Hetmyer cuts it hard but it goes straight to point on the bounce. |
| 5.6 : M Abbas to Hetmyer, Good length but way outside off stump, easy leave for the debutant. |
| 6.1 : M Amir to Powell, Bonus runs! Length ball around off, slides into Powell who works it towards backward square leg. Needless throw at the bowler's end and it hits the stumps before rebounding towards the fence for four bonus runs. Spoils Amir's sequence of maidens. |
| 6.2 : M Amir to Powell, Good length outside off, moving away a bit, Powell leaves it alone to the keeper. |
| 6.3 : M Amir to Powell, Full and wider outside off, Powell makes another leave to that one. |
| 6.4 : M Amir to Powell, On a length outside off, once again left alone to the keeper. |
| 6.5 : M Amir to Powell, Full and wide outside off, Powell slices the drive through backward point for a brace. |
| 6.6 : M Amir to Powell, Good length outside off, left alone to the keeper. |
| 7.1 : M Abbas to Hetmyer, On a shorter length wide outside off, Hetmyer cuts it towards cover-point. Yasir from point dives to his left to make a fine stop. Prevents a certain boundary. |
| 7.2 : M Abbas to Hetmyer, Around the wicket and angled into the batsman, the line was too far outside off and so left alone easily. |
| 7.3 : M Abbas to Hetmyer, Once again the line is well outside off, Hetmyer leaves it alone. |
| 7.4 : M Abbas to Hetmyer, FOUR! SLAMMED! Impressive shot from the debutant. A bit fuller in length and Hetmyer powers the drive past mid off for an easy boundary. Pounced on the offering in a flash. |
| 7.5 : M Abbas to Hetmyer, Too straight from Abbas but Hetmyer misses the flick. The ball goes off the pads to square leg as the batsmen take a leg bye. |
| 7.6 : M Abbas to Powell, Full and outside off, presses forward and blocks it to the covers. Quick single taken. |
| 8.1 : M Amir to Powell, Full and closer to off stump, pushes it towards cover. Single taken. |
| 8.2 : Amir to K Powell, OUT! TOP BALL! Amir finally gets one to nip back sharply and it has taken the off stump for a walk. Hetmyer plays back to this one and probably doesn't expect the ball to come back in as he looks to push at it. Gets cramped for room and the stumps are destroyed. Deserving strike for Amir who has been very good so far. The debutant's promising stay is cut short. |
| Shai Hope is the new man in, replacing Hetmyer! |
| 8.3 : M Amir to Hope, Length ball on off stump, pushed off the back foot towards cover. |
| 8.4 : M Amir to Hope, Full and angling across the right-hander, left alone to the keeper. |
| 8.5 : M Amir to Hope, Short ball and Hope ducks under the bumper. |
| 8.6 : M Amir to Hope, Fuller ball outside off, no stroke offered to that one. |
| 9.1 : M Abbas to Powell, Full and on the stumps, worked wide of mid on for a single. |
| 9.2 : M Abbas to Hope, Good length outside off, Hope blocks it solidly from the crease. |
| 9.3 : M Abbas to Hope, On a shorter length outside off, Hope lets it pass to the keeper. |
| 9.4 : M Abbas to S Hope, Fuller ball around middle, wristed towards mid on but no run taken. |
| 9.5 : M Abbas to Hope, Good length closer to off, left alone to the keeper. |
| 9.6 : M Abbas to Hope, Fuller ball on to the pads, worked away in front of square on the leg side for a couple. |
| 10.1 : M Amir to Powell, Fuller ball swinging in on the pads, Powell misses the flick as the ball brushes the pads and goes down the leg side. Sarfraz fails to collect it cleanly and the ball rolls to fine leg. A leg bye taken. |
| 10.2 : M Amir to Hope, TOP NUT! On a length around off stump, nips in just a shade as it goes over the top of off stump. Good leave in the end. |
| 10.3 : M Amir to Hope, Length ball wider outside off, easier leave for the batsman this time. |
| 10.4 : M Amir to Hope, Back of a length on middle, gets back and tucks it towards square leg. |
| 10.5 : M Amir to Hope, Length ball wider outside off, another leave4 from the batsman. |
| 10.6 : M Amir to Hope, Good length outside off, nips in a bit as Hope makes a leave. That was close to the off pole. |
| Wahab Riaz comes on to bowl. |
| 11.1 : W Riaz to K Powell, Bowls it on the pads, Powell gets it off the inside edge towards fine leg for a single. |
| 11.2 : W Riaz to Hope, Short of a length delivery, angling away from the batsman, Hope doesn't play at it. |
| 11.3 : W Riaz to Hope, Short and wide outside off, Shai shoulders his arms to that one. |
| 11.4 : W Riaz to Hope, Good length delivery, curling back in a bit. Hope gets behind the line to defend it but gets an inside edge on the pads. |
| 11.5 : W Riaz to Hope, Back of a length delivery on middle, defended with a straight bat. |
| 11.6 : W Riaz to Hope, Length delivery outside off, punched off the back foot towards covers. |
| 12.1 : M Amir to Powell, Full and outside off, eased through the covers for a couple. |
| 12.2 : M Amir to Powell, Dug in short around off, Powell ducks under the bouncer. |
| 12.3 : M Amir to Powell, Back of a length outside off, Powell dabs it gently towards the off side. |
| 12.4 : M Amir to Powell, Full and outside off, Powell pats it towards cover for a single. |
| 12.5 : M Amir to Hope, Good length outside off, left alone to the keeper. |
| 12.6 : M Amir to S Hope, OUT! BOWLED 'EM! Amir has another and once again the off pole has gone for a dance. Good length around off, nips in after pitching as Hope is stuck on the back foot. The ball sneaks through to take out the off stump. What a new-ball spell this has been from Amir. Misbah kept him going and he has not disappointed his skipper. |
| Drinks break... |
| The other WI debutant, Vishaul Singh, walks out to bat. |
| 13.1 : W Riaz to Powell, FOUR! Smacked that! A nothing delivery from Riaz! Short of a length delivery outside off, Powell gets on top of the bounce and cuts it over backward point for a boundary. |
| 13.2 : W Riaz to Powell, Stays behind the line and keeps it out on the off side. |
| 13.3 : W Riaz to Powell, Touch fuller and served on off, Powell drives it towards mid off. |
| 13.4 : W Riaz to Powell, Good length ball, moving a bit outside off, Kieran defends it down. |
| 13.5 : W Riaz to Powell, Length delivery on off, Powell defends it towards the off side off the front foot. |
| 13.6 : W Riaz to Powell, This one cuts in from a length outside off, Powell looks to tuck it away on the leg side but misses and is hit on the pads. |
| 14.1 : M Amir to Singh, Full and fired down the leg side, Vishaul Singh looks to go after it but fails to get any wood on it. He's a debutant and will be itching to get off the mark. |
| 14.2 : M Amir to Singh, Beaten! Fuller in length and it shapes away after pitching, Singh looks to defend but the ball whizzes past the outside edge to the keeper. |
| 14.3 : M Amir to Singh, In the channel outside off, Singh confidently leaves it alone. |
| 14.4 : M Amir to Singh, Good length, keeping it outside off, Vishaul shoulders his arms to it. |
| 14.5 : M Amir to Singh, Leg bye! Fuller and angling in on middle and leg, Vishaul gets across to flick it away but the ball goes off the pads and rolls down to fine leg. A leg bye taken. |
| 14.6 : M Amir to Powell, Powell covers the sticks and allows it to go through to the keeper. Another tight over from Amir. |
| 15.1 : W Riaz to V Singh, FOUR! First runs in Test cricket for Vishaul Singh! Riaz bowls a bit short and gives a bit of width as well. Singh loves it as he looks to cut it away. He does so but off the outer edge between gully and third slip for a boundary. That should calm his nerves! |
| 15.2 : W Riaz to Singh, Coming in from a length around off, Singh gets across and tucks it through backward square leg for a single. |
| 15.3 : W Riaz to Powell, Bangs in a short delivery, rises off the deck, Powell hops and fends it awkwardly. |
| 15.4 : W Riaz to Powell, Nicely done! Good length delivery outside off, Powell opens the face of the bat and sabs it behind point. Yasir Shah gives it a chase and keeps them down to a couple. |
| 15.5 : W Riaz to Powell, Angling in on middle and leg, Kieran misses his flick as the ball goes off the pads towards the leg side. |
| 15.6 : W Riaz to Powell, Good length delivery outside off, Powell punches it through covers and picks up two. |
| Mohammad Abbas comes back into the attack! |
| 16.1 : M Abbas to V Singh, Good length delivery, outside off, cut straight to the man at point. |
| 16.2 : M Abbas to Singh, Slants it away outside off, Singh has no harm in letting it go. |
| 16.3 : M Abbas to Singh, Outside off, Vishaul lifts his bat to let it be. |
| 16.4 : M Abbas to Singh, Coming in from a length, Singh looks to defend but gets an inside edge between his legs. |
| 16.5 : M Abbas to Singh, Beaten! Good length, closer to the off stump line. Singh looks to push at it but gets beaten all ends up. |
| 16.6 : M Abbas to Singh, Harmless delivery outside off, Singh once again shoulders his arms. |
| 17.1 : W Riaz to Powell, Back of a length delivery, angling in, tucked through square leg for a single. |
| 17.2 : W Riaz to Singh, Shortish outside off, Vishaul ducks under it. |
| 17.3 : W Riaz to Singh, Good length delivery, curling back in and pings Singh on the pads. Going down leg and hence no appeal for an LBW. |
| 17.4 : W Riaz to Singh, Gets deep in the crease and tucks it past the man at short leg for a single. |
| 17.5 : W Riaz to Singh, Nicely done! Length delivery outside off, Vishaul goes back, opens the face of the bat and dabs it through backward point. Yasir Shah at point dives all over the ball as they picks up a brace. |
| 17.6 : W Riaz to Singh, VS lets the ball go outside his off stump. |
| 18.1 : M Abbas to Powell, Good length delivery, close to the off stump line, Powell comes forward to defend but the ball shapes away a bit and almost takes the outside edge to the keeper. |
| 18.2 : M Abbas to Powell, Fuller length ball on off, a confident looking leave from Kieran. |
| 18.3 : M Abbas to Powell, Beaten again! Fuller in length and too much of width given. Powell looks to go for a booming drive and gets beaten again. Abbas is tempting Powell to go after him. |
| 18.4 : M Abbas to Powell, Third time in a row Powell gets beaten! Nips back in and scoots past the inside edge. |
| 18.5 : M Abbas to Powell, Touch fuller, angling away, Kieran defends it gently off the front foot. |
| 18.6 : M Abbas to Powell, Good length delivery, angling in on the pads, Powell works it behind square on the leg side for a single. |
| 19.1 : W Riaz to Powell, Bangs in a short delivery on middle, Powell ducks to evade it. |
| 19.2 : W Riaz to Powell, Length delivery, angling in, tucked to deep square leg for a single. |
| 19.3 : W Riaz to Singh, Bouncer! The batsman ducks in time to let that one go over him. |
| 19.4 : W Riaz to Singh, OUT! Straight to the fielder! Riaz strikes and West Indies are crumbling here! Wahab sprays it on the leg stump, Vishaul Singh can't do anything about it and had to play. He does so with a flick but much to his dismay it lands straight to Azhar Ali stationed at backward square leg who takes a good low catch. Another debutant departs for a cheap score. |
| Roston Chase is the new man in. |
| 19.5 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Back of a length delivery on middle, Dowrich tucks it fine down the leg side for a single. |
| 19.6 : W Riaz to Powell, Strays down the leg side, Powell flicks it towards the leg side to collect a single. |
| 20.1 : M Abbas to Powell, FOUR! Classy shot! Fuller in length and on the stumps, Kieran Powell leans into it and meets it with the straightest of the bats. Beats mid off comfortably and races away to the fence for a boundary. |
| 20.2 : M Abbas to Powell, Comes forward and drives it towards mid off. |
| 20.3 : M Abbas to Powell, Back of a length outside off, tapped towards point. |
| 20.4 : M Abbas to Powell, Good length delivery outside off, Powell defends it towards covers. |
| 20.5 : M Abbas to Powell, Fuller on off, Powell looks to drive it through the off side but gets it off the inner half towards mid-wicket. |
| 20.6 : Abbas to Powell, A strong appeal for a caught behind! Abbas slants it away outside off, Powell has a tame push at it and it goes to Sarfraz behind the stumps who collects a starts to appeal straightaway. The umpire shakes his head but Pakistan keep appealing. Misbah walks towards the keeper and by the time they side, the umpire informs that they time is up. Replays show there as certainly some noise as the ball went past the bat. Lucky, Powell! |
| 21.1 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Back of a length delivery on middle, defended off the back foot. |
| 21.2 : W Riaz to Chase, What was that! Shortish on off, it kicks off the deck and takes the batsman by surprise. Dowrich looks to defend but is undone by the extra bounce. |
| 21.3 : W Riaz to Chase, Outside off, it's left alone with ease. |
| 21.4 : W Riaz to Chase, Shortish around off, Chase gets across and defends it down. |
| 21.5 : W Riaz to Chase, Chase comes forward and drives it towards extra cover. |
| 21.6 : W Riaz to Chase, The batsman chooses to leave the ball outside his off stump. |
| 22.1 : M Abbas to Powell, Slants it away outside off, Powell shoulders his arms to that one. |
| 22.2 : M Abbas to K Powell, Fullish on off, driven off the front foot towards extra cover. |
| 22.3 : M Abbas to Powell, Angles it away from the batsman, Kieran lifts his hand to let it be. |
| 22.4 : M Abbas to Powell, Switches to around the wicket and angles it in on middle, Powell defends it down the track. |
| 22.5 : M Abbas to Powell, What a ball! Angles in a length delivery, good amount of pace on it and he extracts some extra bounce as well. Powell waits for the ball to come but the ball snakes through, missing the inside edge and going into the keeper's gloves. |
| 22.6 : M Abbas to Powell, Gets across and works it towards the on side for nothing. |
| 23.1 : W Riaz to R Chase, Bowls it a bit too wide outside off, Chase chases it and drives it towards Yasir Shah at covers. |
| 23.2 : W Riaz to Chase, FOUR! Easy pickings! Good length delivery, going down leg, Roston chase gets inside the line and clips it off his pads fine down the leg side for a boundary. |
| 23.3 : W Riaz to Chase, Shuffles across a bit an defends it down. |
| 23.4 : W Riaz to Chase, Sprays it a bit wide outside off, Chase drives it towards covers and runs one. Riaz loses the balance in his followthrough and is down near the landing area. |
| 23.5 : W Riaz to Powell, Fuller in length delivery outside off, bunted back to the bowler. |
| 23.6 : W Riaz to Powell, Good length delivery outside off, width there as well, Powell cuts it but it goes straight to the point fielder. |
| Time for spin then. Yasir Shah to roll his arm over! |
| 24.1 : Y Shah to Chase, Starts off with a flatter delivery outside off, Chase punches it off the back foot towards covers. |
| 24.2 : Y Shah to R Chase, Quicker through the air outside off, Roston goes back and cuts it towards point. |
| 24.3 : Y Shah to R Chase, FOUR! Beautiful! Tossed up outside off, Chase leans into it and drives it through covers. Through the gap and he gets a boundary. |
| 24.4 : Y Shah to Chase, Shorter around off, Chase cuts it behind point and takes a comfortable two. |
| 24.5 : Y Shah to Chase, Drags his length back, RC punches it back to the leggie. |
| 24.6 : Y Shah to Chase, Tossed up around off, Chase lunges forward in defense. |
| Last over before lunch and Mohammad Abbas to bowl it! |
| 25.1 : M Abbas to Powell, Good length delivery outside off, Powell defends it towards point. |
| 25.2 : M Abbas to Powell, Angling in on the pads, tucked down to fine leg for a single. |
| 25.3 : M Abbas to Chase, Back of a length delivery on middle, Chase offers a straight bat. |
| 25.4 : M Abbas to Chase, In the channel outside off, Chase lifts his bat to leave it alone. |
| 25.5 : M Abbas to Chase, Good length delivery, moving away nicely off the deck, Chase doesn't bother going after that one. |
| 25.6 : M Abbas to Chase, Good length delivery, angling in, Roston Chase shuffles across and tucks it towards short mid-wicket. LUNCH ON DAY 1! |
| A good session for Pakistan after winning the toss. Debutant Abbas struck off his second ball in international cricket by removing Brathwaite and that set the tone for the tourists. Amir was brilliant too as he bowled a potent first spell mixing accuracy with guile to pick up a couple of wickets. Riaz was lucky to get a wicket off a loosener as the Windies slipped further. Powell has showed resistance on a lively surface but hasn't got enough support. Join us in a while for the second session. |
| .....DAY 1, SESSION 2..... |
| Welcome back for the second session. Can West Indies get a partnership going or will Pakistan continue to make further inroads? We shall find out as the players and umpires take the field after lunch. MOHAMMAD AMIR to start proceedings after the break. |
| 26.1 : M Amir to Powell, Good length around off stump, Powell stands tall and blocks it down the pitch. |
| 26.2 : M Amir to K Powell, OUT! GOT HIM! Yes, gone! Powell was batting well in the first session but perishes second ball after lunch. Poor shot really, no footwork and plays a lazy drive to a full ball that curves away just a touch. No footwork and the edge flies to second slip where Younis Khan takes a comfortable catch. Amir has his third scalp, he has bowled beautifully today. Perfect start for the visitors after the break. |
| Shane Dowrich is the new man in. |
| 26.3 : M Amir to Dowrich, Speared well outside off, left alone to the keeper. |
| 26.4 : M Amir to Dowrich, Full ball outside off, no stroke offered to that one. |
| 26.5 : M Amir to Dowrich, Fullish again around off stump, Dowrich squeezes it towards cover. |
| 26.6 : M Amir to Dowrich, Back of a length outside off, gets on the back foot and blocks well. |
| Mohammad Abbas to bowl from the other end. |
| 27.1 : M Abbas to Chase, FOUR! SHOT! Short of a length outside off, Chase stands tall and nails the back foot punch through the covers. Lovely stroke and the ball rockets to the fence for a boundary. |
| 27.2 : M Abbas to Chase, On a length outside off, no shot offered to that one. |
| 27.3 : M Abbas to Chase, Four Leg byes! Fuller on leg stump, Chase misses the flick as the ball goes off the pads down the leg side. Sarfraz is lazy to move across and the ball goes past him to the fence. Bonus runs for WI. |
| 27.4 : M Abbas to Chase, Lovely ball! Full and outside off, Chase pushes at it but is beaten by the inward movement. |
| 27.5 : M Abbas to Chase, Full and outside off, presses forward and defends well. |
| 27.6 : M Abbas to Chase, Good length outside off, stays back and blocks solidly. |
| 28.1 : M Amir to Dowrich, Good length closer to off stump, Dowrich gets back and blocks it well. |
| 28.2 : M Amir to Dowrich, Shortish around middle, gets behind the line and taps it to the leg side. |
| 28.3 : M Amir to Dowrich, Good length around off, gets back and blocks it well. |
| 28.4 : M Amir to Dowrich, Length ball closer to off stump, Dowrich defends firmly by getting behind the line. |
| 28.5 : M Amir to Dowrich, FOUR! Easy pickings! Too straight and Amir drifts on to the pads, Dowrich clips it deftly down the leg side past the keeper to fine leg fence. The ploy of bowling around the wicket is a bit surprising considering that Amir was doing well from over the sticks. |
| 28.6 : M Amir to Dowrich, Length ball outside off, left alone to the keeper. |
| 29.1 : M Abbas to Chase, Good length wider outside off, no shot offered to that one. |
| 29.2 : M Abbas to Chase, Back of a length outside off, gets back and blocks it out. |
| 29.3 : M Abbas to R Chase, Short ball and Chase ducks under the bumper. |
| 29.4 : M Abbas to Chase, Full and outside off, shaping away a bit, Chase lets it pass. |
| 29.5 : M Abbas to Chase, Ouch! Back of a length angled into the batsman, skids through with extra bounce to rap Chase high on the pads. |
| 29.6 : M Abbas to Chase, Back of a length outside off, Chase looks to push off the back foot but is beaten. |
| 30.1 : M Amir to Dowrich, Sharp inswinger around leg stump, nips in sharply to rap Dowrich on the pads as he misses the flick. Appeal for lbw but turned down. Probably did too much swing there. |
| 30.2 : M Amir to Dowrich, Fullish ball outside off, driven firmly to cover. |
| 30.3 : M Amir to Dowrich, Very full and outside off, Dowrich keeps it out to cover with a solid push. |
| 30.4 : M Amir to Dowrich, On a length closer to off stump, Dowrich stays back and defends it towards cover. |
| 30.5 : M Amir to Dowrich, Back of a length around off, gets behind the line and defends it towards the covers. |
| 30.6 : M Amir to Dowrich, Shortish around leg stump, tucked around the corner for a single. |
| 31.1 : M Abbas to Dowrich, Good length around off, gets across on the back foot and blocks it towards the silly mid on region. |
| 31.2 : M Abbas to Dowrich, Fullish around off, squeezed out towards mid on with a push drive. |
| 31.3 : M Abbas to Dowrich, Back of a length on off, stays on the back foot and defends. |
| 31.4 : M Abbas to Dowrich, Edged but short! Good length outside off, moves away a shade as Dowrich pokes at it with soft hands. Gets the edge that goes on the bounce to Shafiq at first slip. |
| 31.5 : M Abbas to Dowrich, Fuller ball on the stumps, blocked solidly by Dowrich offering the full face of the bat. |
| 31.6 : M Abbas to Dowrich, On middle and leg, Dowrich misses the flick as the ball goes down to fine leg. A leg bye taken. |
| 32.1 : M Amir to Dowrich, Full and wide outside off, Dowrich drives it towards cover. |
| 32.2 : M Amir to Dowrich, On a length outside off, left alone to the keeper. |
| 32.3 : M Amir to Dowrich, Good length around off, dabs it with soft hands towards the off side. |
| 32.4 : M Amir to Dowrich, Length ball outside off, left alone to the keeper. |
| 32.5 : M Amir to Dowrich, On a length outside off, Dowrich shoulders arms to that one. |
| 32.6 : M Amir to Dowrich, Full and outside off, blocked off the front foot to the off side. |
| Wahab Riaz comes on to bowl. |
| 33.1 : W Riaz to Chase, Back of a length outside off, steers it with an open face towards gully on the bounce. |
| 33.2 : W Riaz to Chase, Shortish outside off, pushed off the back foot to the off side for a single. |
| 33.3 : W Riaz to Dowrich, On a length outside off, Dowrich gets behind the line and blocks solidly. |
| 33.4 : W Riaz to Dowrich, FOUR! CREAMED! Fuller ball outside off, overpitched and Dowrich unleashed a beautiful drive through the covers. Excellent shot as the ball races to the fence. |
| 33.5 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Good length closer to off, defended solidly from the crease. |
| 33.6 : W Riaz to S Dowrich, FOUR! Edged but in the gap! Length ball angling across the batsman, straightens a bit as Dowrich plays with soft hands. The ball goes off the edge past gully to the third man fence. |
| Yasir Shah comes on to bowl. |
| 34.1 : Y Shah to R Chase, Floated wider outside off, pushed towards the cover fielder on the bounce. |
| 34.2 : Y Shah to Chase, Flatter and outside off, stays back and blocks it towards cover. |
| 34.3 : Y Shah to Chase, Drifting in around off, Chase winds up for the big hit but gets it off the inside half towards mid-wicket. |
| 34.4 : Y Shah to Chase, Loopy on leg stump, worked gently towards the leg side. |
| 34.5 : Y Shah to Chase, FOUR! Cut away! Yasir drops it short and Chase punishes it. Nicely cut away through the covers and finds the gap well to get a boundary. |
| 34.6 : Y Shah to Chase, Looped up around off, pushed off the front foot towards cover. |
| 35.1 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Good length around off, Dowrich gets an inside edge on to the pads. |
| 35.2 : W Riaz to Dowrich, On middle and leg, clipped away nicely down to fine leg for a single. |
| 35.3 : W Riaz to Chase, Length ball on middle and leg, Chase works it to square leg for a single. 100 up for WI. |
| 35.4 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Four Leg byes! Short of a length around middle, Dowrich fails to get a tickle but the ball goes off the pads down to the fine leg fence. Erratic stuff from Wahab. |
| 35.5 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Back of a length outside off, defended nicely off the back foot. |
| 35.6 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Length ball outside off, mistimes the drive towards the left of mid off. |
| 36.1 : Y Shah to Chase, Full and on off, pushed back to the bowler. |
| 36.2 : Y Shah to Chase, Flatter outside off, gets back and punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 36.3 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Drifting in from around off, Dowrich presses forward and smothers it. |
| 36.4 : Y Shah to Dowrich, FOUR! Nice shot! Flighted on middle and leg, Dowrich gets to the pitch of the ball and whips it away through mid-wicket to find the fence. Positive batting this, they are trying to unsettle the leggie. |
| 36.5 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Full and outside off, Dowrich drives it firmly to mid off. |
| 36.6 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Full and outside off, blocked solidly off the front foot. |
| 37.1 : W Riaz to Chase, Back of a length angled in on off, blocked solidly from the crease. |
| 37.2 : W Riaz to Chase, Back of a length around off, blocked off the back foot to the off side. |
| 37.3 : W Riaz to Chase, Back of a length outside off, Chase shoulders arms to that one. |
| 37.4 : W Riaz to Chase, Fuller ball outside off, Chase drives it firmly to cover. |
| 37.5 : W Riaz to Chase, Length ball outside off, Chase lifts his bat to make a leave. |
| 37.6 : W Riaz to Chase, Back of a length around off, defended solidly from the crease. |
| 38.1 : Y Shah to Dowrich, On a length wider outside off, Dowrich gets back and pulls it towards mid on. Mistimed it a bit. |
| 38.2 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Tossed up fuller outside off, dug out back to the bowler down the track. |
| 38.3 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Flighted outside off, presses forward to that one and blocks well. |
| 38.4 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Drifting in from around off, presses forward and blocks well. |
| 38.5 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Very full and on leg stump, dug out back to the bowler down the track. |
| 38.6 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Flatter outside off, gets back and punches it to deep cover for a single. |
| 39.1 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Back of a length around middle. Dowrich rises on his toes and blocks it to the leg side. |
| 39.2 : W Riaz to Dowrich, On middle and leg, clipped away down to fine leg for a single. |
| 39.3 : W Riaz to Chase, Fuller and outside off, lazy drive from Chase and the ball comes in with the angle to sneak past the inside edge. Beaten for pace. |
| 39.4 : W Riaz to Chase, Good length around off, blocked solidly from the crease. |
| 39.5 : Riaz to R Chase, CHANCE MISSED! Wahab forced the top edge as Chase miscued the pull. However, Amir from fine leg was too slow to get off the blocks and hence, the ball fells short of him. Had he been more agile, that was a fairly comfortable catch. Chase survives, a single added. |
| 39.6 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Length ball outside off, solidly defended from the crease. |
| 40.1 : Y Shah to Chase, Drifting in from outside off, pushed gently towards point. |
| 40.2 : Y Shah to Chase, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Floated wider outside off, crisply driven through the covers. There was a man at short cover but the placement was good from Chase and it raced away to the ropes. |
| 40.3 : Y Shah to Chase, Flatter outside off, gets back and jabs it to the off side. |
| 40.4 : Y Shah to Chase, Floated wider outside off, driven through the covers for a single. |
| 40.5 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Drifting in from outside off, blocked solidly from the crease. |
| 40.6 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Flatter outside off, gets back and blocks it to the off side. |
| Drinks break.... |
| 41.1 : W Riaz to Chase, Angles in a full length delivery from around the wicket, Chase defends it by pressing forward. |
| 41.2 : W Riaz to Chase, Fuller on middle, defended with a straight bat back to Riaz. |
| 41.3 : W Riaz to Chase, Back of a length delivery on middle, Roston hangs back and defends it towards mid on. |
| 41.4 : W Riaz to Chase, Sprays a harmless delivery wide outside off, Chase has got nothing to offer on that one. |
| 41.5 : W Riaz to Chase, Shortish outside off, climbs off the deck as Chase arches back to evade it. |
| 41.6 : W Riaz to Chase, Angles it in from outside off, Roston gets across and works it towards square leg for nothing. |
| 42.1 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Tossed up outside off, Dowrich defends it by lunging forward. |
| 42.2 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Drops it short outside off, Shane gets back and cuts it to deep point for one. |
| 42.3 : Y Shah to R Chase, Full around leg, jammed out towards mid on. |
| 42.4 : Y Shah to Chase, Slows it through the air and gets it to turn away a bit, Chase defends it off the back foot. |
| 42.5 : Y Shah to Chase, SIX! What a hit! Yasir tosses it up around middle, Chase clears his front leg and thumps it back over the bowler's head for a maximum down to long on. Clean strike! |
| 50-run stand between Dowrich and Chase! |
| 42.6 : Y Shah to R Chase, Floated outside off, Chase leans forward and drives it towards sweeper cover for a single. |
| Mohammad Amir is back. |
| 43.1 : M Amir to Chase, Comes from over the wicket and hurls a length delivery on the stumps, it's defended with a straight bat back to the bowler. |
| 43.2 : M Amir to Chase, Good stop! Fuller and outside off, driven towards point where Ahmed Shehzad dives to his right to stop it. |
| 43.3 : M Amir to Chase, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 43.4 : M Amir to Chase, Full length delivery, wide outside off, a punchy drive towards short extra cover. |
| 43.5 : M Amir to R Chase, Fuller on middle and off, driven off the inner half of the bat towards mid on. |
| 43.6 : M Amir to Chase, Length ball on middle and leg, worked towards the mid-wicket region for a single. |
| 44.1 : Y Shah to Chase, A loopy full toss around leg, Chase misses the flick and is hit on the pads. Yasir appeals but was cent percent going down leg. |
| 44.2 : Y Shah to Chase, Slower through the air, full around off, defended off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 44.3 : Y Shah to Chase, Very full around leg, Roston makes room and drives it towards mid off. |
| 44.4 : Y Shah to Chase, Tossed up outside off, Chase looks to defend but the ball goes off the inside edge towards square leg. |
| 44.5 : Y Shah to Chase, Flatter and short outside off, punched straight to the cover fielder. |
| 44.6 : Y Shah to Chase, Outside off, spinning away, Chase leaves it. |
| 45.1 : M Amir to Dowrich, Angles away a length delivery outside off, Dowrich drops his wrists to let it be. |
| 45.2 : M Amir to Dowrich, Outside off, no stroke offered to that one. |
| 45.3 : M Amir to Dowrich, Fuller on off, Shane drives it towards covers. |
| 45.4 : M Amir to Dowrich, Shortish on off, it doesn't rise and Dowrich does well to get away with that one. |
| 45.5 : M Amir to Dowrich, Shortish on middle and leg, tucked behind square on the leg side for a single. |
| 45.6 : M Amir to Chase, Shorter on leg stump, fended towards square leg for a single. |
| 46.1 : Y Shah to Chase, Tossed up around off, Chase defends it off the front foot. |
| 46.2 : Y Shah to Chase, Shorter outside off, punched down to long on for a single. |
| 46.3 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Gives it a bit more flight and around off, Dowrich defends it towards the off side. |
| 46.4 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Short and turning away as Dowrich sits back to guide it towards the man at backward point. |
| 46.5 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Very full around off, bunted back to the bowler. |
| 46.6 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 47.1 : M Amir to Chase, In the air... falls safe! Amir hits the deck hard, extracts too much bounce to take Chase by surprise. He tries to pull but takes his eyes off the ball. Gets a top edge and it's in the air towards square leg. No fielder there and Amir himself tries to catch it but the ball lands safely. A single taken. |
| 47.2 : M Amir to Dowrich, Stays back and punches it towards the man at extra cover fielder. |
| 47.3 : M Amir to Dowrich, Similar delivery and same result. |
| 47.4 : M Amir to Dowrich, Fuller from around the wicket this time, Dowrich leans to drive it towards covers. |
| 47.5 : M Amir to Dowrich, Pushed off the front foot towards covers. |
| 47.6 : M Amir to Dowrich, Overpitched delivery outside off, Dowrich drives it towards Misbah at mid off. |
| 48.1 : Y Shah to Chase, Tossed up outside off, Chase defends it off the front foot. |
| 48.2 : Y Shah to Chase, Loopy outside off, turning away, Chase watches it till the last moment and then lets it pass. |
| 48.3 : Y Shah to Chase, Tossed up outside off, Chase defends it by lunging forward. |
| 48.4 : Y Shah to R Chase, Floated outside off, Chase drives it towards the man at covers. |
| 48.5 : Y Shah to Chase, Flatter through the air around middle, RC goes back and turns it towards mid-wicket. |
| 48.6 : Y Shah to Chase, Chase has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| Wahab Riaz is back into the attack! |
| 49.1 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Comes from around the wicket and hurls it on a length on off, Dowrich defends it by covering the line. |
| 49.2 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Stays behind the line and punches it towards covers. |
| 49.3 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Shortish on off, Dowrich rises on the toes to keep it out. |
| 49.4 : W Riaz to Dowrich, In the corridor outside off, Shane leaves it alone. |
| 49.5 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Short and slanting down leg, Dowrich looks to pull but misses and Sarfraz behind the stumps dives to his left to collect it. |
| 49.6 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Goes back and works it towards mid-wicket for nothing. |
| 50.1 : Y Shah to Chase, Bowls a googly around off, it turns back in as Chase does well to go back and defend it in front of the man at short leg. |
| 50.2 : Y Shah to Chase, Full around middle, milked down to long on for a single. |
| 50.3 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Edged away! Drifting in around off, Dowrich comes forward to defend but gets an outside edge which rolls towards gully. |
| 50.4 : Y Shah to S Dowrich, FOUR! Gentle loosener! Yasir doles out a loopy full toss around middle, Shane Dowrich doesn't miss out. He swings wildly at it and gets it through mid-wicket for a boundary. |
| 50.5 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Tossed up delivery outside off, blocked out. |
| 50.6 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Flighted ball around off, Dowrich defends it into the ground. |
| 51.1 : W Riaz to Chase, Angles in from outside off, Chase covers the line and then leaves it alone in the end. |
| 51.2 : W Riaz to Chase, Short of a length ball on middle, gets behind the line and defends. |
| 51.3 : W Riaz to Chase, Shortish delivery, kicking off the deck, Chase sways away from the line. |
| 51.4 : W Riaz to Chase, FOUR! Riaz errs in line and sprays it down the leg side, Chase makes the most of it as he moves inside the line and clips it nicely down to fine leg for a welcome boundary. Misbah looks really frustrated. |
| 51.5 : W Riaz to Chase, Now he fires it too wide outside off, Roston doesn't chase it. |
| 51.6 : W Riaz to R Chase, A sharp bumper on leg, Chase sits under it. |
| 52.1 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Tossed up around off, Dowrich defends it by prodding forward. |
| 52.2 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Flatter one around middle, Dowrich defends it down gently. |
| 52.3 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Flights it around middle, Shane comes forward but gets an outside edge which rolls towards point. |
| 52.4 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Flighted delivery, guess it's the wrong 'un and Shane does well to keep it out. |
| 52.5 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Defended off the front foot by the batsman presenting the full face of the bat. |
| 52.6 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Peach! Tossed up delivery around off, it turns away sharply to beat Dowrich's front foot defense. |
| 53.1 : W Riaz to Chase, Back of a length delivery on middle, defended from within the crease. |
| 53.2 : W Riaz to Chase, Keeps a bit low around off, defended into the ground. |
| 53.3 : W Riaz to Chase, Back of a length delivery on middle, Chase tucks it towards the leg side. |
| 53.4 : W Riaz to Chase, Pacy delivery outside off, Chase gets across and keeps it out. |
| 53.5 : W Riaz to Chase, The batsman has played that off the front foot and into the ground. |
| 53.6 : W Riaz to Chase, Rises from a good length, Chase gets back and clips it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 54.1 : Y Shah to Chase, Around middle, turning away as Roston chase manages to keep it out. |
| 54.2 : Y Shah to Chase, Chase lunges and drives it with the turn through covers for a single. |
| 54.3 : Shah to Dowrich, A shout for an LBW but the bowler wasn't interested! Around leg, Dowrich looks to sweep but misses. Sarfraz appeals but Yasir suggests it was pitched outside leg. |
| 54.4 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Full around off, Shane drives it towards covers where Misbah dives to his left to stop it. |
| 54.5 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Tossed up on the stumps, Dowrich buries it into the ground. |
| Pakistan have reviewed an lbw decision against Dowrich. Seems a very, very optimistic shout. Not sure if there was any need for the review. Let's see though. |
| 54.6 : Y Shah to Dowrich, NOT OUT! A waste or a review that! Sends it a bit quicker through the air, draws the batsman forward and he does so. Dowrich misses and is hit on the pads and the ball rolls further. A loud appeal for an LBW but umpire Kettleborough shakes his head. The leggie convinces Misbah to take the review and replays show it was pitched outside leg. No need to go further. West Indies take a leg bye as well. |
| 55.1 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Back of a length delivery on middle, Dowrich stands tall and defends it. |
| 55.2 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Comes from over the wicket and sprays it down the leg side, Dowrich moves inside the line and poor Sarfraz had to dive full length to his left to stop it. |
| 55.3 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Back to around the wicker, hits the deck hard, Dowrich drops his wrists to let it be. |
| 55.4 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Strays once again on the pads, Shane misses his flick and Sarfraz dives to his left to collect it. |
| 55.5 : W Riaz to Dowrich, Shortish and angling in, Dowrich gets across and tucks it past short leg for one. |
| 55.6 : W Riaz to Chase, Bangs in a shortish delivery on off, Roston Chase stays back and defends it towards point. TEA ON DAY 1! |
| West Indies have fought back by winning the post-lunch session. They did lose the well-set Powell off the second ball after lunch but Chase and Dowrich combined beautifully to put on an unbroken 72-run stand to steady the ship a bit for their side. After the initial 30 minutes, there hasn't been much for the pacers although Yasir did get some to turn. Pakistan still on top and will want to break this stand quickly. WI will hope the pair continue and a lot will be on Chase who shone with his maid |
| .....DAY 1, SESSION 3..... |
| Welcome back for the final session. Can WI stretch the partnership further or will Pakistan find an answer soon? It's a bit murky still as has been the case in the afternoon session with very few spots of rain but there seems to be no alarms. Players and umpires are making their way out. YASIR SHAH to begin proceedings after tea. |
| 56.1 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Lovely leg break outside off, slow turn and that allows Dowrich to adjust as he taps it gently to silly point. |
| 56.2 : Y Shah to Dowrich, A bit wider outside off stump, easy leave for Dowrich. |
| 56.3 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Floated on a length around middle, blocked firmly off the back foot on to the track. |
| 56.4 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Tossed up very full on leg stump, dug out by Dowrich towards mid on. |
| 56.5 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Looped up outside off, Shane pushes with hard hands towards the silly point fielder who makes a good stop. |
| 56.6 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Drifting in around middle, skids through off the pitch as Dowrich looks to block. Gets a bottom edge that goes on the bounce to hit his pads. |
| Mohammad Abbas to bowl from the other end. |
| 57.1 : M Abbas to Chase, RUN OUT CHANCE MISSED! Length ball around middle, Chase works it to square leg in hope of a single. There was never a run there but they went through anyway. Luckily for them, Yasir missed the direct hit at the keeper's end. What a waste of a wicket that would have been! |
| 57.2 : M Abbas to Dowrich, On a length on middle, pushed off the back foot through mid-wicket for a single. |
| 57.3 : M Abbas to Chase, Length ball around middle, Chase whips it towards mid-wicket. |
| 57.4 : M Abbas to Chase, Back of a length around middle, Chase misses the flick and is struck on the pads. They take a leg bye. |
| 57.5 : M Abbas to Dowrich, On middle and leg, leans across and works it to mid-wicket. |
| 57.6 : M Abbas to S Dowrich, Full and around off, tails in a bit as Dowrich gets a faint inside edge on to the pads. |
| 58.1 : Y Shah to Chase, Full and outside off, pushed to cover for a single. |
| 58.2 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Drifting in on off, Dowrich looks to flick but gets a leading edge just past the bowler. |
| 58.3 : Y Shah to S Dowrich, Full and outside off, driven sweetly through the covers. Shafiq in the deep goes to his right to keep the batsmen down to a brace. |
| 58.4 : Y Shah to S Dowrich, More work for Shafiq. This time to his left as Dowrich cuts a shorter ball towards deep point. Another brace. |
| 58.5 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Full and outside off, leans forward and blocks well. |
| 58.6 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Drifting in around middle, driven towards mid on. |
| 59.1 : M Abbas to Chase, Back of a length outside off, gets back and blocks solidly. |
| 59.2 : M Abbas to Chase, Full and outside off, a hint of tail into Chase who blocks it off the front foot. |
| 59.3 : M Abbas to Chase, Length ball closer to off, pushed off the back foot towards mid on. |
| 59.4 : M Abbas to Chase, Short ball around middle, Chase ducks under the bumper. |
| 59.5 : M Abbas to R Chase, Full and outside off, pushed gently towards cover. |
| 59.6 : M Abbas to Chase, On middle and leg, worked away on the leg side for a single. Nice knock under pressure from Chase. Can he do a repeat of what he did against India last year and make this a big one? WI will hope so. |
| Second Test fifty for Chase. |
| 60.1 : Y Shah to Chase, On a length outside off, pushed off the back foot towards the bowler. |
| 60.2 : Y Shah to Chase, Fuller outside off, blocked with an angled bat towards point. |
| 60.3 : Y Shah to Chase, Tossed up wider outside off, driven off the front foot towards cover. |
| 60.4 : Y Shah to Chase, Floated outside off, blocked off the front foot down the track. |
| 60.5 : Y Shah to Chase, DROPPED! Only technically though. Very tough chance that is and they are the kind that may stick by luck. Here, it didn't. Floated ball around leg stump, Chase couldn't keep the flick down and it flew to Ali at short leg who couldn't hold on to it. Would be really harsh to call that a dropped chance. Wry smile on Yasir's face. |
| 60.6 : Y Shah to Chase, Fuller outside off, presses forward to that one and blocks well. |
| 61.1 : M Abbas to Dowrich, Length ball outside off, punched off the back foot towards cover. |
| 61.2 : M Abbas to Dowrich, Fuller and outside off, mistimes the drive towards the left of mid off. |
| 61.3 : M Abbas to Dowrich, Short ball that goes slightly down the leg side, Dowrich swivels to pull but misses. |
| 61.4 : M Abbas to Dowrich, On a length outside off, nips back in sharply to hit Dowrich on the pads. Stifled appeal for lbw but it was a bit high. |
| 61.5 : M Abbas to S Dowrich, FOUR! SLAPPED! Short and wide outside off, easy pickings for Dowrich who lashes the cut through backward point. It was in the air but also in the gap as the ball races to the fence. Poor ball and it got the treatment. |
| 61.6 : M Abbas to Dowrich, Short ball around middle, doesn't rise as much. Dowrich ducks under it. |
| 62.1 : Y Shah to Chase, Drops it well short outside off, punched off the back foot to deep cover for a single. |
| 62.2 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Fuller around middle, driven towards mid on for a single. |
| 62.3 : Y Shah to Chase, Loopy and very full on the sticks, dug out down the pitch to the bowler. |
| 62.4 : Y Shah to Chase, FOUR! Mistimed but finds the fence! Floated around middle, Chase gets down on one knee to sweep it over wide mid on. Came off the toe end but still got it over the close-in fielders as the ball raced to the fence. |
| 62.5 : Y Shah to Chase, Floated on leg stump, leans into it and blocks well. |
| 62.6 : Y Shah to Chase, Fuller on middle, drilled past mid on for a single. |
| 63.1 : M Abbas to Chase, Dug in short around middle, Chase ducks under the bumper. |
| 63.2 : M Abbas to Chase, Back of a length outside off, gets on the back foot and punches it through the covers. Shehzad gives chase and puts in a tumbling dive to save a run for his side. |
| 63.3 : M Abbas to Dowrich, Shortish outside off, hangs back and pats it towards cover. |
| 63.4 : M Abbas to Dowrich, Dug in short around leg stump, Dowrich ducks under the bumper. |
| 63.5 : M Abbas to Dowrich, Full and around off, angling in, leans across and tucks it to short mid-wicket. |
| 63.6 : M Abbas to S Dowrich, FOUR! TOP SHOT! Back of a length wider outside off, Dowrich gets on the back foot and flays it through point with brilliant timing. Gets a boundary to his name. |
| Some issue with the ball here. The ball is not passing through the 8-shape gauge. A new set of balls is out and they have changed it... |
| Mohammad Amir is brought back into the attack. Can he provide a breakthrough? |
| 64.1 : M Amir to Chase, Length ball outside off, no shot offered to that one. |
| 64.2 : M Amir to Chase, Fuller on off stump, leans across and blocks it down the pitch. |
| 64.3 : M Amir to Chase, On a length and around off, nips in a bit as Chase gets an inside edge on to the pads. |
| 64.4 : M Amir to Chase, Full and around middle, pushed gently towards mid on. |
| 64.5 : M Amir to Chase, Speared too far outside off, Chase leaves it alone to the keeper. |
| 64.6 : M Amir to Chase, Back of a length on leg stump, gets on the back foot and blocks it to cover. |
| 65.1 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Fuller outside off, pushed gently towards mid off. |
| 65.2 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Floated around off, Dowrich nudges it to the off side for a quick single. Lovely partnership, great mix of caution and aggression to rescue WI after they looked down for the count just after lunch. |
| 100-run stand between Chase and Dowrich. |
| 65.3 : Y Shah to Chase, Floated around leg stump, whipped off the back foot to short mid-wicket. |
| 65.4 : Y Shah to Chase, Full and around leg stump, worked gently towards short mid-wicket. |
| 65.5 : Y Shah to Chase, On a length on leg stump, Chase makes a bit of room and pushes it to short cover. |
| 65.6 : Y Shah to Chase, Floated around leg stump, leans across and blocks it to the leg side. |
| 66.1 : M Amir to Dowrich, Good length delivery on off, Dowrich hangs back and defends it towards mid-wicket. Chase wanted a single. Shane reacts late but makes it comfortably in the end. |
| 66.2 : M Amir to Chase, Angles it away outside off, Roston defends it towards covers. |
| 66.3 : M Amir to Chase, Comes from around the wicket and gets it to nip back in, Chase brings his bat down at the angle as the ball rolls towards square leg. |
| 66.4 : M Amir to Chase, Fuller on off, a bit low and it's kept out by chase. |
| 66.5 : M Amir to Chase, Bangs in a short ball on middle, Chase ducks to let that one sail over him to the keeper. |
| 66.6 : Amir to Chase, Snorter from Amir! He's bowling effort deliveries here. On a slow pitch he's banging it short and this one rises a bit too much off the deck. Chase initially looked to leave it but then as it was coming on him he looks to fend it away. The ball goes just past the gloves to the keeper. Top ball from Amir! |
| 67.1 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Flatter around middle, turned through square leg for a single. |
| 67.2 : Y Shah to Chase, Around leg, turning in, worked towards the leg side for one. |
| 67.3 : Y Shah to Dowrich, FOUR! Deft from Shane! Loopy leg break outside off, lets the ball turn away and then at the very last moment Dowrich opens the face of the bat and glides it past the lone slip for a boundary towards third man. |
| 67.4 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Quicker through the air around middle, Dowrich buries it into the ground. |
| 67.5 : Y Shah to Dowrich, Comes forward a bit and milks it down to long off for a single. Moves to 49! |
| 67.6 : Y Shah to Chase, Yasir from around the wicket bowls a flatter one around leg, Chase misses his flick and is hit on the pads. |
| 68.1 : M Amir to Dowrich, In the air... safe! Dowrich raises his bat as he notches up his fifty. Well played, Shane! Fuller outside off, Dowrich drives it a bit uppishly through covers and comes back for a double. |
| 0.0 : 5th Test fifty for Shane Dorwich! |
| 68.2 : M Amir to Dowrich, FOUR! Up and over! Amir once again serves it full and outside off, lures Dowrich into the drive. He obliges and does so uppishly yet again. Clears the in-field and picks up a boundary. A bit of luck going Dowrich's way. After playing this well, it's fair to get it. |
| 68.3 : M Amir to Dowrich, Bangs in a short ball on middle, SD ducks under it. |
| 68.4 : M Amir to Dowrich, Length ball on middle, worked away towards mid on for a single. |
| 68.5 : M Amir to Chase, The batsman has punched that ball through the offside. |
| 68.6 : M Amir to Chase, A well-directed short ball on middle, Chase is forced to pull it. It goes on the bounce to Yasir Shah at deep square leg. A single added to the total. |
| 69.1 : Y Shah to Chase, Short and turning in from around the wicket, Chase defends it down. |
| 69.2 : Y Shah to Chase, Around middle and leg, worked behind square on the leg side for a brace. |
| Wahab seems to have taken a blinder near the ropes. The umpires want to check if he has touched the ropes in any way or not. Seemed fine in normal motion. |
| 69.3 : Y Shah to Chase, OUT! Wahab Riaz, you freaking beauty! He's left everyone amused! Not only at the Sabina Park but everyone here in the commentary cubicle! A worldclass stunner that! Yasir Shah from around the wicket floats it up outside leg, Roston Chase looks to loft it down the ground but ends up miscuing it high in the air. Shouts of CATCH IT! And Wahab Riaz from mid off goes after it. He keeps running backwards, keeps his eyes on the ball and then stretches out both his hands to take |
| Jason Holder walks out to bat. |
| 69.4 : Shah to S Dowrich, OUT! Bowled 'em! Two-in-two for Yasir Shah! Where did that come from? The leggie stays around the wicket, lands it around middle, Shane Dowrich leans ahead to drive it through covers but the ball turns sharply and sneaks through the gap between bat and pad to rattle the furniture. Yasir is all pumped up and why won't he be? So, all the hardwork from West Indies seems to have been gone in vain here as the two set batsmen are out of here. Can Yasir pick up a Hat-trick? |
| Devendra Bishoo is the new man in and he will face the hat-trick ball. |
| 69.5 : Y Shah to Bishoo, Almost! Turns again from the rough as Bishoo drags it off the inner half towards square leg for a single. |
| 69.6 : Y Shah to Holder, Quicker one around middle, defended off the front foot. |
| Wahab Riaz is back on. |
| 70.1 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Fuller on off, Bishoo drives it through mid off. Beats the man there and gets a couple. |
| 70.2 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Short of a length ball on middle, Bishoo looks to take the evasive action as he drops his wrists but is a bit too late. Gets a beating on the glove as the ball dies down. |
| 70.3 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Short and strangling down, Bishoo is happy to help it fine down the leg side for a single. |
| 70.4 : W Riaz to Holder, Full and angling in on middle, Holder looks to defend it by coming forward but the ball takes the inner half of the bat and rolls towards square leg for a couple. |
| 70.5 : W Riaz to Holder, FOUR! Holder special! Fuller and sprayed outside off, Jason leans into it and drives it all along the ground through covers. Off the middle of the bat and it races away to the fence for a boundary. |
| 70.6 : W Riaz to Holder, Short and angling away, Holder doesn't bother looking at it. |
| Drinks break! The floodlights have been turned on as it has gotten a bit dark out there. |
| 71.1 : Y Shah to Bishoo, Flatter one around middle and off, Bishoo defends it off the back foot. |
| 71.2 : Y Shah to Bishoo, The batsman has defended it by getting right behind the line of the delivery. |
| 71.3 : Y Shah to Bishoo, Loopy delivery outside off, Bishoo gets down and slog sweeps it with the spin towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 71.4 : Y Shah to Holder, Flatter outside off, Jason leaves it alone. |
| 71.5 : Y Shah to Holder, Full around middle, hit down towards long on for a single. |
| 71.6 : Y Shah to Bishoo, Loopy leg break around off, comes back in sharply and hits Bishoo on the thigh pad. |
| 72.1 : W Riaz to Holder, Short and down the leg side, Holder looks to glance it but fails to get any wood on it. |
| 72.2 : W Riaz to Holder, Pitches it up on off, Jason with no foot movement looks to drive but gets it off the inner half towards the right of the bowler. |
| 72.3 : W Riaz to Holder, Length ball around off, kicking off the deck, Holder manages to keep it out. |
| 72.4 : W Riaz to Holder, Pitches it up right there and gets it to angle away, easy leave for Holder. |
| 72.5 : W Riaz to Holder, The batsman works it down the leg side. They pick up a single. |
| 72.6 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Snorter from Riaz! The pitch is starting to spice up! Kicking from a shortish length outside off, Bishoo arches back quickly to evade it. |
| Wahab has been warned officially for running on the danger area of the pitch. He had been adviced informally a few times before and now gets an official caution. |
| 73.1 : Y Shah to Holder, Tossed up around off, pushed towards the cover region. |
| 73.2 : Y Shah to D Bishoo, Gets down and whips it towards the leg side. |
| 73.3 : Y Shah to Bishoo, SIX! What a hit! A loopy leg break from around the wicket, Devendra Bishoo gets down on one knee and slog sweeps it with the spin. Gets a terrific connection and sends it over mid-wicket for half a dozen. |
| 73.4 : Y Shah to Bishoo, Goes back and counters it off the back foot. |
| 73.5 : Y Shah to Bishoo, FOUR! Safe! Bishoo tries to repeat what he did a couple of balls ago. Goes with the spin but this time he drags it off the inner half. Looked totally miscued and the fielder placed at the mid-wicket boundary also misjudges it. The ball falls just inside the rope and hence signalled as a boundary. |
| 73.6 : Shah to Bishoo, Lunges forward and defends stonewalls it. |
| 74.1 : W Riaz to Holder, Back of a length ball on middle, JH defends it with a straight willow. |
| 74.2 : W Riaz to Holder, Short of a length ball on middle, Holder gets across and tucks it through square leg for a single. |
| 74.3 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Riaz looks to fire one into the blockhole but bowls a low full toss on the sticks. Bishoo just pats it past mid on. Amir does well to keep it in play. Two runs taken. |
| 74.4 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Back of a length outside off, chopped towards the man at gully. |
| 74.5 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Similar delivery, Bishoo chops it past the man at gully and comes back for a couple. |
| 74.6 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Shortish on middle, Bishoo meets it with a solid straight bat. |
| 75.1 : Y Shah to Holder, Fuller on middle, jammed out towards mid on by the Windies skipper. |
| 75.2 : Y Shah to Holder, Shortish around middle, punched towards mid on for a single. |
| 75.3 : Y Shah to Bishoo, Loopy leg break outside off, turning in as Bishoo looks to wrist it away on the leg side. It goes on the bounce to Azhar Ali at short leg. |
| 75.4 : Y Shah to D Bishoo, Dips in around off, Bishoo milks it down to long on for a single. |
| 75.5 : Y Shah to Holder, FOUR! Ahhh... that's a lovely hit! Holder gives himself some room and lofts it inside out over extra cover for a one bounce boundary. |
| 75.6 : Y Shah to Holder, SIX! That's even better! Tossed up delivery outside off, Jason Holder stays leg side and goes bam over extra cover for a biggie. It went flat! |
| 76.1 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Dug in short and angling into Bishoo who awkwardly fends it on to the track. Did well to ride the bounce. |
| 76.2 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Sharp bumper on leg stump, Bishoo lets it sail through over his head. |
| 76.3 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Wahab switches to around the wicket and hurls in another bumper around leg stump. Bishoo ducks under it in his awkward fashion. |
| 76.4 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Edge sneaks through! Length ball angling away across the left-hander, Bishoo pushes at it but gets a thick edge that goes on the bounce towards the gully fielder. It goes through and the ball races to the deep for a single. |
| 76.5 : W Riaz to Holder, Length ball around middle, Holder works it with the angle to mid-wicket for a single. |
| 76.6 : Riaz to Bishoo, Very full and on leg stump, Bishoo jams it through square leg for a couple. |
| 77.1 : Y Shah to Holder, Flatter around leg stump, Holder goes back to flick but the ball goes off the pads to short fine leg. |
| 77.2 : Y Shah to Holder, Loopy and outside leg, Holder gets the sweep well wide of the short fine leg fielder. Shehzad gives chase and puts in a desperate slide to keep the batsmen to a brace. |
| 77.3 : Y Shah to Holder, Floated outside leg, another sweep but this time straight to Shehzad at short fine leg. |
| 77.4 : Y Shah to Holder, Pushed through quicker on leg stump, blocked solidly off the back foot down the track. |
| 77.5 : Y Shah to Holder, Looped up on a length outside leg, Holder pushes it off the back foot to mid-wicket. |
| 77.6 : Y Shah to Holder, Flighted outside leg stump, Holder presses forward and smothers it to silly point. |
| 78.1 : W Riaz to Bishoo, On a length wider outside off, Bishoo flashes the cut but misses. |
| 78.2 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Another play and a miss! On a length outside off, Bishoo's feet are laden and he chases the width once again but gets beaten. |
| 78.3 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Fuller on leg stump, gets across and tickles it down to fine leg. Came off the pads and so it's a leg bye. |
| 78.4 : W Riaz to Holder, Back of a length on off, gets back and tucks it towards mid-wicket for a single. |
| 78.5 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Slower ball outside off, Bishoo was shaping for the drive but then withdraws the bat. |
| 78.6 : W Riaz to Bishoo, Fullish on off, Bishoo pushes it gently towards the covers. |
| 79.1 : Y Shah to Holder, FOUR! SMART BATTING! Floated ball outside leg stump, Holder brings out the reverse sweep and makes fine connection to get a boundary towards deep backward point. Valuable counterattacking stand this for the hosts. It has certainly taken Pakistan by surprise. |
| 0.0 : 50-run stand between Holder and Bishoo! |
| 79.2 : Y Shah to Holder, Flighted outside leg stump, Holder pushes at it but gets it off the outer half to point. |
| 79.3 : Y Shah to Holder, Looped up around leg, leans forward and blocks it towards cover. |
| 79.4 : Y Shah to Holder, Almost went through! Flighted outside leg stump, Holder doesn't offer a shot as that spins away sharply from the rough. Sneaks through his legs and just past the stumps. That was very close to the sticks. It goes past Younis at slip but dead ball signaled as no shot was offered. |
| 79.5 : Y Shah to Holder, Fuller around middle, leans into it and blocks solidly. |
| 79.6 : Y Shah to Holder, On leg stump, gets back and clips it on the leg side for a single. |
| Second new ball is available and Pakistan have taken it straightaway... |
| Mohammad Amir will have a go at the new cherry first up... |
| 80.1 : M Amir to Holder, Fuller around leg stump, swinging in a bit as Holder is rapped on the pads. Big lbw appeal but turned down. Pitching outside the line. The batsmen take a leg bye. |
| 80.2 : M Amir to Bishoo, Full and wider outside off, shaping away as Bishoo lets it pass. |
| 80.3 : M Amir to Bishoo, Good length outside off, moves away a bit as Bishoo leaves it alone. |
| 80.4 : M Amir to Bishoo, Length ball angled in on fourth stump line, Bishoo makes a leave. |
| 80.5 : M Amir to Bishoo, Another outswinger outside off, the line is too wide to make the batsman play. |
| 80.6 : M Amir to Bishoo, Full and outside off, swinging away, Bishoo is beaten on the drive. |
| The fourth umpire comes running in with the light meter and hands it over to umpire Richard Kettleborough! He takes a reading and that doesn't please him. The players are off the field and that is it for the day - STUMPS ON DAY 1! |
| A sad end to the opening day of this Test then! Both teams had their share of upper hand. Pakistan started off in a stunning manner as they ripped through the West Indies top order. The hosts were reeling at 71/5 and they needed someone to step up. Roston Chase and Shane Dowrich joined forces to steady the ship and together they kept Pakistan at bay. Yasir Shah or should I say Wahab Riaz provided the much-needed breakthrough to put an end to a fruitful 118-run stand. Both the set batsmen departe |
| Skipper Jason Holder and Devendra Bishoo then took their chances and the counterattack took Pakistan by surprise. The duo has hung in there and that should provide relief to the Windies camp. Their stand is worth 55 off 68 balls and one would wonder how long can these two carry on. Pakistan would rue having let the game slip after doing all the hard work. The second new ball is just an over old and the visitors would be aiming to clean it up early tomorrow. Let's see how day 2 pans out. Join us |
| ...Day 2, Session 1... |
| Hello and a warm welcome for day 2 of this Test match. West Indies after getting blown away managed to recover through their lower middle order. Pakistan will be frustrated to let the game slip away and now would look to bundle out the hosts quickly. The scenes at the Sabina Park aren't encouraging though. It's not raining at the moment but the early morning rains have given a serious beating to the outfield. We will have a delayed start. All we can say is stay with us as we will keep you posted |
| Pitch Report - Jeffrey Dujon says that the pitch isn't in a good shape at the north end. At the south end he says that there are a few wet spots near the back of a length area which is not looking great. Ends by saying it's all in the hands of groundstaff, the umpires and the nature. |
| UPDATE 1045 LOCAL - No real improvement at the moment and the umpires are scheduled to have another inspection in 15 minutes time i.e at 1100 local. |
| UPDATE 1120 LOCAL - The umpires are still not happy with the ground conditions and will have another inspection after the lunch break which will be taken at the scheduled time 1200 local. The wait continues... |
| UPDATE 1315 LOCAL - The news gets worse as it's raining heavily in Kingston. That's only drowning any hopes of a brisk resumption. Chances of any play happening today seems very bleak. |
| UPDATE 1340 LOCAL - There is some positive news as play is expected to start at 1410 local. It is still very gloomy out there though. Revised quota of 53 overs left in the day. |
| Right then, we are finally getting underway here on day two. How many more can the WI tail add to the total? Let's find out as the players and umpires take the field. The second new ball should buzz around a bit. |
| 81.1 : M Abbas to Holder, Back of a length on middle, gets on the back foot and blocks it. |
| 81.2 : M Abbas to Holder, On a length outside off, Holder stays back and defends solidly. |
| 81.3 : M Abbas to Holder, On a length around leg stump, Holder misses the flick as it goes down the leg side. |
| 81.4 : M Abbas to Holder, Full and outside off, Holder eases the drive towards mid off. |
| 81.5 : M Abbas to Holder, FOUR! DELICATE! Abbas strays on the pads and Holder picks it nicely with a neat deflection down to the fine leg fence. Lovely glance from the WI skipper. |
| 81.6 : M Abbas to Holder, Fuller and on off, presses forward and blocks well. |
| 82.1 : M Amir to Bishoo, Good length angled in around off, Bishoo pats at it and gets an edge that goes on the bounce to gully. |
| 82.2 : M Amir to Bishoo, Fuller and on off, leans forward and pushes it towards mid off. |
| 82.3 : M Amir to Bishoo, Length ball on fourth stump line, a bit of shape away as Bishoo is beaten on the poke. |
| 82.4 : M Amir to Bishoo, On a length closer to off stump, Bishoo taps it gently towards point. |
| 82.5 : M Amir to Bishoo, Dug in short on off stump, Bishoo ducks under the bumper. |
| 82.6 : M Amir to Bishoo, On a length closer to off stump, pushed off the back foot towards cover. |
| 83.1 : M Abbas to Holder, Fuller in length and outside off, easy leave for Holder. |
| 83.2 : M Abbas to Holder, Fuller and angling in on the pads, flicked straight to mid on. |
| 83.3 : M Abbas to Holder, Good length outside off, Holder stays back, opens the face of the bat to dab. It goes on the bounce to the man at gully. |
| 83.4 : M Abbas to Holder, Strays on the pads, Jason clips it to deep square leg for a single. |
| 83.5 : M Abbas to Bishoo, Fuller in length, angling away, Bishoo shoulders his arms to that one. |
| 83.6 : M Abbas to Bishoo, Good length, spraying wide outside off and tempting the batsman to go after it. Bishoo looks to cut it through the line but gets beaten. |
| 84.1 : M Amir to Holder, Peach! Angles it away on a length around off, it straightens a touch as Holder presses forward to defend. The ball whizzes past the outside edge to the keeper. |
| 84.2 : M Amir to Holder, Fuller and curling back in a bit, Jason defends it by covering the line. |
| 84.3 : M Amir to Holder, Fuller in length on the stumps, pushed with a straight bat back to the bowler. |
| 84.4 : M Amir to Holder, Short and angling away, Holder arches back to sway away from the line. |
| 84.5 : M Amir to Holder, Fuller in length on off, defended off the front foot towards the off side. |
| 84.6 : M Amir to J Holder, FOUR! Catch it is the call but is goes through safely! Amir goes wide of the crease and sprays it full outside off, Holder leans across to drive it but gets an outside edge which goes between backward point and point for a boundary. Dangerous shot that! |
| 85.1 : M Abbas to Bishoo, In the channel outside off, Bishoo shoulders his arms to that one. |
| 85.2 : M Abbas to Bishoo, Fuller outside off, Devendra opens the face of the bat to push it away but gets it off the outer part past Yasir Shah at backward point and collects two. |
| 85.3 : M Abbas to Bishoo, Short of a length delivery outside off, Bishoo ducks calmly. |
| 85.4 : M Abbas to Bishoo, Bangs in another short ball on middle, Bishoo quickly arches back to let that one sail over him to the keeper. Good ball! |
| 85.5 : M Abbas to Bishoo, Good length, in the corridor outside off, Bishoo feels for it but is lucky not to nick one behind. |
| 85.6 : M Abbas to Bishoo, Hits the deck hard, it's bounces a bit as Bishoo sways away from it. |
| 86.1 : M Amir to Holder, Fuller outside off, Holder reaches out to that one and drives it a bit square of the wicket on the off side for a single. |
| 86.2 : M Amir to Bishoo, Sprays it down the leg side, Bishoo tries moving inside the line to flick it but the ball brushes his pads on its way to the keeper. Amir appeals for a caught behind but nothing from the umpire. |
| 86.3 : M Amir to Bishoo, Fuller and angling in on the pads, Bishoo manages to jam it out towards mid-wicket. A single taken. |
| 86.4 : M Amir to Holder, Length ball, on the pads, Holder clips it through backward square leg for a single. |
| 86.5 : M Amir to D Bishoo, Good length delivery, angling in on middle, Bishoo moves away to defend but gets a thick inside edge on the pads as the ball rolls towards the off side. |
| 86.6 : M Amir to Bishoo, On a good length and very close to the off stump line, it keeps coming in as Bishoo tries to force it through covers. Gets beaten and the ball whizzes past the off pole. Amir can't believe it! |
| 87.1 : M Abbas to Holder, Fuller on off, pushed towards mid off. |
| 87.2 : M Abbas to Holder, Fuller and moves away after pitching, Holder goes chasing after it but is beaten by the away movement there. |
| 87.3 : M Abbas to Holder, Angling in on the pads, Holder misses it and is hit on the pads. |
| 87.4 : M Abbas to Holder, It once again shapes away after pitching, Holder has a go at it but is beaten again. |
| 87.5 : M Abbas to J Holder, FOUR! Edged and away! Fuller in length and wide outside off, Jason Holder looks to drive it but gets a thick outside edge which goes past Younis Khan at second slip for a boundary. Streaky! Frustration continues for Pakistan! |
| 87.6 : M Abbas to Holder, Coming in from a length, Holder from within the crease looks to push at it. Gets a thick inside edge towards mid-wicket. |
| 88.1 : M Amir to Bishoo, Length ball, nipping back in, Bishoo defends it solidly towards mid on. |
| 88.2 : M Amir to Bishoo, Good length delivery outside off, Bishoo defends it off the outer half towards point. |
| 88.3 : M Amir to Bishoo, On the pads, Devendra clips it through mid-wicket and comes back for a couple. |
| 88.4 : M Amir to Bishoo, Good length delivery on off, defended towards mid off. |
| 88.5 : M Amir to Bishoo, OUT! Edged and it's taken! Mohammad Amir with a breakthrough! He keeps it fuller, wider outside off, Devendra Bishoo tries flirting with it but the ball swings away a shade, takes the outside edge and Sarfraz Ahmed behind the stumps takes a regulation catch. End of a 75-run stand! |
| Alzarri Joseph is the new man in, replacing Bishoo! |
| 88.6 : M Amir to Joseph, Fuller around off, it's met with a solid front foot defense. |
| 89.1 : M Abbas to Holder, Fuller outside off, Holder has got nothing to do with that one. |
| 89.2 : M Abbas to Holder, Fuller and angling in, Jason drives it with a straight blade past the non-striker towards mid on. |
| 89.3 : M Abbas to Holder, SIX! Safest area to hit! That brings up Jason Holder's fifty as well. He came when his team was in trouble and has led from the front since then. A length delivery around off, Holder smacks it over long off for half a dozen. He's hit that really well. |
| 5th Test fifty for Jason Holder! |
| 89.4 : M Abbas to Holder, FOUR! Deft! Another length ball, close to the off stump, Holder waits for it, opens the face at the last moment and runs it down past the man at gully for a boundary. |
| 89.5 : M Abbas to Holder, Short of a length ball on middle, Holder looks to pull but then doesn't go after it. |
| 89.6 : M Abbas to Holder, Bangs in a short ball on middle, Holder ducks under it. |
| 90.1 : M Amir to Joseph, Fuller and angling in, Joseph misses his flick and is hit on the pads. |
| 90.2 : M Amir to Joseph, Bangs in a short ball, Joseph ducks under it. |
| 90.3 : Amir to Joseph, A loud shout for an LBW! Fuller and angling in on middle and leg, Alzarri Joseph looks to flick it across the line but misses and is hit on the pads. Amir turns back to appeal but the umpire turns it down and rightly so. Going down leg! |
| 90.4 : M Amir to Joseph, Good length delivery on middle, AJ mistimes his pull towards mid-wicket. |
| 90.5 : M Amir to A Joseph, OUT! Bowled 'em! First fifer for Mohammad Amir since his return to international arena! He does a Sajdah and is absolutely delighted! Superb bowling this from him! Goes wide of the crease and hits a length on off, gets it to swing in sharply as Joseph swings wildly across the line only to see his off stump getting disturbed. Brilliant! |
| 4th five-wicket haul for Mohammad Amir in Tests! |
| Shanon Gabriel is the last man in! |
| 90.6 : M Amir to Gabriel, A shout for LBW! Angling in from around off, Gabriel misses his flick and is hit on the pads. They appeal but nothing from the umpire. |
| Wahab Riaz is back on. |
| 91.1 : W Riaz to Holder, Good length delivery on middle, defended towards the leg side. |
| 91.2 : W Riaz to Holder, On a length around off, Holder defends it from within the crease to point. |
| 91.3 : W Riaz to Holder, Comes a bit forward and defends it into the ground. |
| 91.4 : W Riaz to Holder, Good length, curling back in a touch, Holder defends it back to Riaz. |
| 91.5 : W Riaz to Holder, Short of a length delivery on off, Holder looks to pull it across the line but the ball swings away and he gets beaten. |
| It has gotten much darker now than when play started. The groundsmen are hovering near the boundary almost in readiness. Not looking good at the moment. A slight drizzle has started too. |
| 91.6 : W Riaz to Holder, Fuller and wide outside off, Holder looks to defend but fails to get any bat on it. |
| 92.1 : M Amir to Gabriel, FOUR! Boom! That's the way you should go! Amir looks to keep it full around off, Gabriel thwacks it down through mid off for a boundary. |
| 92.2 : M Amir to Gabriel, Length ball, nipping back in and hits Gabriel on the pads. No appeal made as it was sliding down leg. |
| 92.3 : M Amir to Gabriel, A well-directed bouncer on off, Shannon drops his wrists to let it be. |
| UPDATE 1505 LOCAL - The umpires reckon that it's unfit for play to continue any further. It's too dark out there and the drizzle has also picked up a bit. The covers have been hauled in too. Another delay.... |
| UPDATE 1545 LOCAL - The inevitable has happened. The umpires have decided to call off play for the day. THAT SHALL BE STUMPS ON DAY 2. |
| A very insipid day that was dominated by rain and wet outfield. Hardly an hour's play was possible today and WI added 34 runs to their overnight score for the loss of two wickets. Amir picked both the scalps and registered his first fifer since his international comeback while Holder got to his fifth Test fifty. These were the only things of note to happen today as weather played spoilsport. Forecast for the remaining days isn't great either. |
| West Indies have a fairly decent total on the board. The surface does have some help for the pacers and with the rains around, the surface should spice up a bit on the coming days as well. Weather permitting, this should be an evenly-contested Test match. Let's hope that the rain gods stay away. We shall start 30 minutes early tomorrow at 0930 local. Do join us for all the action. Till next time, it's goodbye from us. |
| .....DAY 3, SESSION 1..... |
| Hello and a warm welcome to our coverage of the third day's play. Yesterday was a damp squib with hardly 12 overs bowled as rain and damp outfield ruled the roost. Let's hope we have better ground conditions today. The last-wicket pair at the crease for WI and they will hope to add a few more to their tally. These are good bowling conditions though and WI won't mind being bowled out quickly. For starters, let's wait for the updates on the outfield. |
| UPDATE 0920 LOCAL - There was heavy rain yesterday late evening in Kingston and it went on till after midnight. The outfield did get a beating again and the groundsmen are at work. It's slightly overcast currently but there hasn't been any showers for a while. The umpires will have an inspection at 1000 local. |
| UPDATE 0920 LOCAL - Good news folks as we will have a start, although a bit delayed. Play will start at 1030 local. The umpires had a look at the soggy outfield and aren't too displeased with it. Some respite after the anti-climax yesterday. |
| The players and umpires are making their way out to the middle. Pakistan will be keen to mop off this final wicket quickly. Mohammad Amir to complete his over. |
| 92.4 : M Amir to Gabriel, Good length outside off, Gabriel leans forward and pats it in the gap at cover for a single. |
| 92.5 : M Amir to Holder, Dug in short around off, well-directed and Holder is beaten on the pull. |
| 92.6 : M Amir to Holder, Length ball wider outside off, Holder is probably expecting another bumper and is therefore stuck to the crease. Tries to chase the width with no footwork and is beaten. |
| Wahab Riaz to continue from the other end. |
| 93.1 : W Riaz to Gabriel, Shortish and angling down the leg side, Gabriel fails to get any bat on it. |
| 93.2 : W Riaz to Gabriel, Back of a length on off stump, rises on his toes and blocks it towards short mid-wicket. |
| 93.3 : W Riaz to Gabriel, Once again shorter in length and wider outside off, Gabriel throws his bat at it but doesn't make contact. |
| 93.4 : W Riaz to Gabriel, Shortish outside off, gets on the back foot and blocks it to cover. |
| 93.5 : W Riaz to Gabriel, Shortish and around off, Gabriel gets on the back foot and blocks it towards cover. |
| 93.6 : W Riaz to Gabriel, Full and tailing down the leg side, Gabriel misses the flick shot. |
| 94.1 : M Amir to Holder, Length ball outside off, pushed off the back foot to deep point. Declines the single. |
| 94.2 : M Amir to Holder, Four Byes! Bonus runs! Speared down the leg side, erratic from Amir and Sarfraz cannot reach it even with a full length dive to his left. |
| 94.3 : M Amir to Holder, Full and outside off, leans forward and lifts it over the covers. It goes into the vacant spaces in the deep as the batsmen get a brace. |
| 94.4 : M Amir to Holder, On a length around off, nips in a bit as Holder is struck on the pads while trying to the flick. The ball goes towards cover and the batsmen cross over for a leg bye. |
| 94.5 : M Amir to Gabriel, Back of a length around middle, Gabriel fails to put bat on ball and is hit high on the pads. |
| 94.6 : M Amir to Gabriel, OUT! KNOCKS HIM OVER! Career-best figures in Tests for Amir as he ends with a 6-fer. The fuller ball around off, tails in sharply as Gabriel looks go big but fails to connect and the middle stump is pegged back. WI HAVE BEEN BOWLED OUT FOR 286. |
| Pakistan haven't wasted much time in wrapping up the final wicket and it's Amir who has once again done the trick. West Indies will be happy though with the recovery after having been 71/5 on day one. Kudos to Holder, Dowrich and Chase for their fifties that propped up the hosts with the WI skipper remaining unbeaten. Amir stood out for Pakistan with his six-wicket haul while debutant Abbas impressed too. Fairly competitive total considering the overhead conditions and lively pitch. New ball cru |
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