Greaves, Chase Stage West Indies Recovery on Day 1 of 2nd Test vs Pakistan

West Indies recovered from early pressure to finish the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan in a stronger position after being sent in to bat at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain. Pakistan’s bowlers made early breakthroughs, but the home side regained stability through a middle-order partnership that prevented further damage and shifted momentum during the afternoon session.

Justin Greaves and Roston Chase played key roles in rebuilding the innings after Pakistan’s attack restricted the West Indies top order. Greaves remained unbeaten on 64 at the close of play, while Chase contributed 36 as the pair added valuable runs to help West Indies reach 239 for five by stumps. The partnership provided the foundation for the hosts to push toward a competitive first-innings score.

The second Test is the final match of the series, with West Indies aiming to secure a home series victory after winning the opening Test. The contest is also part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 cycle, as both teams continue to compete for valuable points in the international championship standings. Pakistan entered the match seeking a stronger performance after falling behind in the opening game, where West Indies’ bowling attack played a decisive role in the result.

Sources: ESPNcricinfo, Outlook India, India Today, and News18.