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Pakistan spinners eye series-leveling win against West Indies
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Pakistan spinners eye series-leveling win against West Indies

From Dawn · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Pakistan's spinners have put the team in a strong position to level the series against the West Indies in the second Test.
  • West Indies stumbled to 103 for six, leading by only 60 runs, after Pakistan scored 387 in their first innings.
  • Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten 160 was a key contribution for Pakistan, while Sajid Khan took four wickets in the second innings.

Pakistan's spinners have positioned their team for a series-leveling victory in the second and final Test against the West Indies. The West Indies team struggled on Tuesday, ending the third day at 103 for six, holding a precarious lead of just 60 runs.

Earlier in the day, Abdullah Shafique anchored Pakistan's first innings with an unbeaten 160, helping the visitors reach a total of 387. This provided a solid foundation for their bowlers.

In the West Indies' second innings, spinner Sajid Khan proved highly effective, taking four wickets. Ali Usman also contributed with two wickets, including the crucial dismissal of West Indies captain Roston Chase off the final ball of the day. The deteriorating pitch, offering sharp turn and variable bounce, has favored the spinners.

Justin Greaves remains at the crease for the West Indies, carrying the team's hopes into the fourth morning. Uncertainty surrounds the availability of regular opener Brandon King to bat. West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican, who performed well against Pakistan previously, is also finding conditions to his liking.

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Originally published by Dawn in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.