Pakistan defeat West Indies to level Test series

Port of Spain, Trinidad – Pakistan expectedly completed a straightforward win over the West Indies on Wednesday’s penultimate day to halt a slide of eight consecutive away cricket Test losses.

Left-arm spinner Ali Usman polished off the West Indies’ tail after they resumed the day already wobbling on 103 for six, claiming two of the three remaining wickets to fall to see them bowled out for 117 in 46.1 overs at the Queen’s Park Oval.

It took just two overs for Usman to strike, as Kemar Roach completely missed his huge slog sweep to be bowled for a duck without a run added to the overnight total.

A hobbled Justin Greaves, who battled 32 balls for his three runs, then inside edged a delivery from pacer Mohammad Ali onto his middle stump as he attempted to pull him through the onside, to leave the Windies 115 for eight.

Shamar Joseph was his usual aggressive self, sweeping Usman for two boundaries through the onside, much to the delight of the small crowd on hand. He was caught by wicketkeeper Mohammad Rizwan as he tried to repeat those shots in Usman’s next over.

It brought the West Indies’ innings to an end, with Brandon King unable to bat after being injured while fielding the previous day. (CMC)

Summarised scores:

West Indies 344 & 117 in 46.1 overs (Kavem Hodge 34, Roston Chase 17, Tagenarine Chanderpaul 17, Shai Hope 15, Amir Jangoo 13; Sajid Khan 4-32, Ali Usman 4-39). Pakistan 387 & 77-2 in 23.3 overs (Abdullah Shafique 24 not out, Babar Azam 24 not out, Azan Awais 18). Pakistan won by eight wickets. 

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