Pakistan are trailing the two-match series 1-0 after a 90-run defeat in the opening Test at Tarouba. After winning the toss and choosing to bat first in the second Test, West Indies reached 239/5 at stumps on a rain-hit opening day, with Justin Greaves remaining unbeaten after another composed half-century.
"No, no. I told you that because of the conditions. The condition demand is different, so the condition is like different, so I put one spinner on."
Abbas has continued to impress since returning to the Test side in December 2024. He has taken 28 wickets in five Tests at an average of 20.32 and an economy rate of 2.86. Overall, the 36-year-old has taken 118 wickets in 30 Tests at an outstanding average of 22.38, including seven five-wicket hauls.
Pakistan Hands Test Debuts to Ubaid Shah and Awais Zafar
Batter Awais Zafar also received his maiden Test cap as Pakistan made four changes to the playing XI. Abdullah Shafique and Sajid Khan returned to the side, while injured Shan Masood, Aamer Jamal, Khurram Shahzad, and Mohammad Abbas were excluded from the series-deciding Test.
West Indies Recover Through Justin Greaves and Roston Chase
West Indies captain Roston Chase won the toss and chose to bat first at Queen's Park Oval. Pakistan reduced the hosts to 174/5 during the afternoon session, with Sajid Khan and Ali Usman taking one wicket each, while Mohammad Ali and debutant Ubaid Shah shared the remaining wickets.
The pair added an unbroken 66 runs to guide West Indies to 239/5 at stumps. Their partnership shifted the momentum towards the home side.
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