Justin Greaves Sets Test Record with Five Consecutive Maiden Overs vs Pakistan

Barbadian all‑rounder Justin Greaves became the first bowler in Test cricket history to claim wickets in five back‑to‑back maiden overs. He achieved the feat while playing for the West Indies against Pakistan at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago, finishing with figures of 5 for 27 on day three of the opening Test. The spell triggered a dramatic collapse of a Pakistani side that had been anchored by captain Shan Masood’s century. After the performance, Greaves entered the ICC’s top‑10 list of Test all‑rounders, moving up to ninth place, while teammate Shamar Joseph also reached the top‑10. The West Indies won the match by 90 runs, extending their lead in the series.

The record‑setting spell and the subsequent rise in the ICC rankings have been hailed as a major boost for West Indies cricket, enhancing both team morale and its standing in the international arena.