What's happened
West Indies spinner Justin Greaves has claimed his maiden Test five-wicket haul as Pakistan trails by 155 at stumps on day three. Masood hit a 109, giving Pakistan hope before Greaves struck in Trinidad.
What's behind the headline?
Analysis
- Greaves has delivered under pressure, converting a discipline-focused line into a match-turning spell.
- The five-wicket haul, including a sequence of wicket maidens, shows growth in his Test repertoire.
- Pakistan’s lower order collapse could redefine the balance on day four, with West Indies holding a narrow lead.
- The match remains dynamic: a 155-run cushion gives West Indies scope, but Pakistan will press for more before stumps.
How we got here
The Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad hosted the day’s play as West Indies chase a first-innings lead after Pakistan’s 311 all out. Masood’s century marked his first against the West Indies since taking the captaincy, while Greaves’ spell changed the balance of the game.
Our analysis
BBC Business reports on Greaves’ five-for and Masood’s century; AP News coverage corroborates the late burst and the stumps position.
Go deeper
- Will Greaves’ five-for energize West Indies’ bowling attack for the final day?
- Can Masood convert his century into a Pakistan win in the fourth innings?
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