West Indies surged back into contention during the first Test against Pakistan in Tarouba, Trinidad, on Monday, July 27, 2026.
Bowler Justin Greaves triggered a major Pakistan batting collapse, leaving the visitors at 267-8 at lunch on Day 3.
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Greaves delivered four consecutive wicket-maiden overs, taking 4-27 to reduce Pakistan's lower order.
Pakistan now trails the host nation by 44 runs.
Earlier, Pakistan had built momentum behind former captain Shan Masood, who struck 109 runs before being bowled by Greaves.
The West Indies were bowled out for 311 in their first innings shortly after lunch on the second day.
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Pakistan's Mohammad Ali spearheaded the early bowling effort by claiming 4-50, sparking a collapse where the home team lost their final five wickets for 54 runs.
Shai Hope top-scored for the West Indies with 92 runs off 182 balls, while Kavem Hodge contributed 83 before getting caught off Khurram Shahzad's delivery.
In response, Pakistan finished the second day at 199-3 after an aggressive 155-run partnership between Masood and Imam-ul-Haq, who made 63.
However, the morning session on Monday shifted drastically when Shamar Joseph bowled Salman Agha for 20 to end a 45-run stand.
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Greaves then swept through the middle order, dismissing Masood, Aamer Jamal, Ali Usman, and Mohammad Rizwan in rapid succession before the lunch break.
