Masood and Imam Fight Back as Pakistan End Day 2 on 199/3 in Tarouba

Pakistan 199/3 (48 overs) trail West Indies 311 (Hope 92, Hodge 84, Abbas 4-50) by 112 runs

Day 2 of the 1st Test at Brian Lara Stadium belonged to Pakistan. Mohammad Ali’s four-wicket haul ended West Indies’ first innings at 311 before Shan Masood and Imam-ul-Haq combined for a 155-run partnership that cut the deficit in half. Pakistan go into Day 3 with seven wickets in hand and Masood unbeaten on 88. The game is very much alive.

Match Snapshot

West Indies 1st Innings Wrap — Bowled Out for 311

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Bowling

Morning Session — Pakistan Rip Through West Indies

Pakistan came out with purpose on Day 2 morning. The old ball was talking and the seam bowlers made full use of it.

Khurram Shahzad struck inside the first three overs — drawing Kavem Hodge into a poke outside off. Salman Agha took a comfortable catch. The overnight partnership was broken immediately and West Indies never quite recovered their footing.

Mohammad Ali was unlucky early. Azan Awais put down a straightforward chance off Ali’s bowling when Hope nicked to slip. It was the kind of miss that can define a Test match. But Ali kept probing that off-stump line and eventually found Justin Greaves’ outside edge. Salman Agha held on again at slip. Two for the morning session before lunch and Pakistan were firmly on top.

Mohammad Abbas added Chase with his characteristic accuracy — a feather off the outside edge. Khurram Shahzad then removed Kemar Roach’s stubborn resistance. West Indies were seven down and the tail was exposed.

Shamar Joseph frustrated briefly with a lower-order cameo but Ali finished the job after lunch. Two balls — bounced Joseph out then nipped one back sharply to trap Hope dead in front for 92. In two more deliveries the innings was wrapped up.

West Indies 311. Pakistan had 49 overs to bat before stumps.

Pakistan 1st Innings — Masood and Imam Take Control

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Yet to bat: Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Ali Usman, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Abbas

How Pakistan Batted — Session by Session

Early Wicket Then Masood Takes Charge

Pakistan lost an early wicket but Masood walked in and immediately put his stamp on the innings. His first delivery almost ended his day — he came within a whisker of chopping on. Jomel Warrican dropped a sharp chance two balls later. Another burst through the slips early in his innings.

It could have been 0 from three chances. Instead Masood rode every slice of luck and kept accumulating. Boundaries came regularly whether or not he was fully in control of the shots — by his half century his control percentage sat at 71 percent with half his ten boundaries off either the inside or outside edge.

He was not elegant. He was effective. There is a difference and Masood understood it perfectly.

The Partnership That Changed the Day

Imam-ul-Haq came in and the two left-handers built something special. A 155-run partnership that cut West Indies’ lead from over 300 to under 150. The pitch had settled. The bowling had lost its early bite. Pakistan were coasting.

Imam played a supporting role early then took on more responsibility as Masood consolidated. His 63 contained some beautiful drives through the off side — a reminder that when Imam is timing it he genuinely looks the part at this level.

Then he threw it away. Having brought up his fifty he lashed at a wide one from Shamar Joseph and edged to first slip. A wasted opportunity on a day when he had done enough to deserve a bigger score.

The Final Hour — Two Wickets Change the Mood

Babar Azam and Masood then faced a nervy final period. Masood survived an lbw shout that looked very close. Babar tentatively pushed at Jayden Seales and nicked to the keeper for 23. West Indies had their momentum back.

Masood remained. 88 not out. 12 runs from a century that would put Pakistan in a position of real strength. He will resume with Mohammad Rizwan on Day 3.

Player of the Day — Shan Masood

This innings had everything. Early luck. Dropped catches. Edges through slip. And then — once the luck had been absorbed — genuine grit and calculated batting in the post-tea session.

The flamboyance of his first fifty gave way to something more measured after the break. Masood recognised Pakistan needed to consolidate and he adjusted his game completely. He let Imam take the runs and focused on staying in. That is not a natural instinct for a player of his attacking style. That is maturity.

With the captaincy off his shoulders and Babar back leading the side Masood looks liberated. Relaxed. Playing his natural game without the weight of team results sitting on every innings.

Mohammad Ali — The Unsung Hero

Four wickets. Bowled out without pace. Found the seam. Hit the right lengths. Was unlucky to see Hope dropped off his bowling but came back and finished the job anyway.

Ali was the difference between Pakistan restricting West Indies to 311 and potentially facing 380. On a day where Abbas was consistent and Khurram was threatening Ali was the wicket-taker Pakistan needed in those middle overs when the new ball had lost its shine.

Fan Pulse — What Supporters Are Saying

The mood after Day 2 shifted completely from the cautious worry of Day 1.

On Masood’s innings: The general feeling is this is the Shan Masood Pakistan have always wanted to see in Test cricket. Free from the captaincy and freed from the pressure of managing a struggling team he is batting like a different person. The observation doing the rounds is that the test captaincy was holding him back and now without it he has entered what fans are calling his “just bat” era.

On Imam: Opinion remains divided but more generous than usual after this innings. The consensus is Imam has solid attributes for an opener in overseas conditions — he reads length well against pace and cuts cleanly — but he wafts too often and falls away when bounce is introduced. The 63 was seen as a blueprint of what he can be when he stays compact. The dismissal was seen as a reminder of why the debate around him never goes away.

On the match situation: Most supporters believe Pakistan should reach West Indies’ total by lunch on Day 3 if the overnight pair extends their partnership. The concern is what happens in the second innings when West Indies’ pace attack bowls on a surface that will have more variable bounce by Day 4. The worry is not today. It never is. It is always Day 4.

On the bowling: Credit given to Mohammad Ali and Abbas for bowling West Indies out for 311. The lack of pace remains a talking point but the consensus is these bowlers are making up for it with wobble seam and discipline. Nobody is asking where the 140 km/h bowler is anymore. At least for today.

On West Indies: A thread of sympathy emerging for West Indies whose top order continues to let their bowling attack down. The feeling is their pace attack is genuinely talented and with a stronger batting lineup this team could be competing much higher in the WTC standings.

What to Expect on Day 3

Masood on 88 resumes with Rizwan. If that partnership gets Pakistan to within 50 runs of West Indies the game opens up completely. A first innings lead — even of 10 to 20 runs — would be a remarkable turnaround given where this match stood after Day 1.

West Indies need two quick wickets. If Masood falls before his century the lower middle order of Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal and Rizwan still gives Pakistan plenty of batting depth.

The pitch is expected to offer more variable bounce from Day 3 onwards. That suits West Indies’ pace attack. The morning session on Day 3 is the most important period of this Test so far.

FAQs

What was the Day 2 score in Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test? Pakistan ended Day 2 on 199/3 from 48 overs trailing West Indies 311 by 112 runs. Shan Masood was unbeaten on 88 and Mohammad Rizwan at the crease.

How many wickets did Mohammad Ali take on Day 2? Mohammad Ali took 4 wickets helping dismiss West Indies for 311 in their first innings.

Did Shan Masood score a century on Day 2? No. Masood was unbeaten on 88 at stumps, 12 runs short of what would be a crucial Test century. He resumes on Day 3.

How many runs did Imam-ul-Haq score on Day 2? Imam-ul-Haq scored 63 before edging Shamar Joseph to first slip in the final session.

How many runs did Pakistan and Imam partnership add? Shan Masood and Imam-ul-Haq put on a 155-run second wicket partnership that cut West Indies’ lead from over 300 to 112.

What time does Day 3 start? Day 3 begins at 9:30 AM local time (6:30 PM Pakistan Standard Time) on 27 July 2026 at Brian Lara Stadium Tarouba.

Where to watch Pakistan vs West Indies 1st Test live? PTV Sports covers the series for Pakistan viewers. SonyLIV and Sony Sports Network for India. Willow TV for North America. Check your local provider for regional availability.