Greaves unbeaten 64 lifts West Indies to 239/5 on Day 1

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves anchored his team's innings with a composed, unbeaten half-century on the opening day of the second and final Test against Pakistan at Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad on Sunday, August 2. His knock of 64 not out helped the hosts recover from early pressure to reach 239 for five at stumps after a day shortened by rain and bad light.

After West Indies captain Roston Chase won the toss and elected to bat, Pakistan's bowlers exploited favorable conditions. Mohammad Ali made early breakthroughs, removing Tagenarine Chanderpaul for 15 and later bowling Shai Hope for 29. Brandon King provided a brisk 46 before falling to Ali Usman, leaving the hosts at 173 for five in the 51st over. Greaves, who came to the crease with the score at 91 for three, then stabilized the innings. He first shared a 53-run partnership with Hope before combining with Chase in an unbroken sixth-wicket stand of 66 runs by the close of play. Chase finished the day on 36 not out.

Greaves' innings was marked by patience and sound judgment, bringing up his half-century off 92 balls. He survived a dropped catch by Pakistan captain Babar Azam at leg-slip shortly after reaching the...