West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves produced one of the most memorable bowling spells of his career, taking five wickets without conceding a run during the first Test against Pakistan in Tarouba. His sensational performance helped dismiss Pakistan for 282 in reply to West Indies’ first-innings total of 311,
Greaves finished with career-best Test figures of 5 for 27, claiming his maiden five-wicket haul in the longest format of the game. The 32-year-old Barbadian transformed the match with five consecutive wicket maidens after initially going wicketless in his first six overs,
Earlier in the day, Greaves had bowled six overs for 27 runs without making a breakthrough. However, after returning to the attack, he produced a devastating spell that completely changed the momentum of the match,
Speaking after the day’s play, Greaves said captain Roston Chase encouraged him to remain disciplined and continue bowling consistently. He credited patience and accuracy for helping him earn the crucial wickets,
Pakistan captain Shan Masood became Greaves’ first victim after scoring an impressive 109. The seamer deceived the left-hander with a delivery that moved back into the stumps, ending a well-played innings and triggering Pakistan’s collapse,
Greaves continued his brilliant spell by dismissing Aamer Jamal with a delivery that shattered the middle stump. He then trapped Ali Usman leg before wicket before removing Mohammad Rizwan and Mohammad Abbas, both caught behind,
Pakistan lost their final seven wickets for just 38 runs as Greaves dominated with the ball. His outstanding spell placed West Indies in a commanding position heading into the second innings,
Despite the bowling heroics, the match remained evenly balanced after West Indies reached 126 for 7 in their second innings at the close of play. The hosts held an overall lead of 155 runs with three wickets still in hand,
The first Test remains finely poised as both teams look to gain the upper hand. West Indies will aim to extend their lead on day four, while Pakistan will hope to wrap up the remaining wickets quickly and keep their target within reach,
Greaves’ memorable five-wicket haul is expected to be remembered as one of the standout performances of the series and marks a major milestone in his international Test career.
