Justin Greaves' record five‑maiden spell powers West Indies past Pakistan

In the first Test of the ICC World Test Championship at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Trinidad, West Indies posted 311 runs in their first innings. Pakistan responded with a 244/3 partnership, highlighted by Shan Masood’s 109, before a dramatic collapse. West Indies fast bowler Justin Greaves delivered a historic spell, becoming the first bowler in Test cricket to bowl five consecutive wicket maidens and taking his maiden five‑wicket haul. His figures included a four‑wicket, 27‑run spell before lunch, triggering Pakistan’s slide from 244/3 to 267/8 at the break and ultimately to 282 all out. Greaves finished with five wickets in the innings. Pakistan’s other top scorers were Imam‑ul‑Haq with 63 and Babar Azam with 23. West Indies began their second innings at 30/3, extending their overall lead to 59 runs. The record‑breaking spell gave West Indies a decisive advantage in the match.