ABU DHABI – West Indies were plunged into survival mode with two days of the second cricket Test remaining, after their suspect batting failed on the third day here yesterday, allowing Pakistan to take a vice grip on the contest at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
Needing a huge first innings effort after resuming on 106 for four in reply to Pakistan’s 452, West Indies were dismissed for an average 224, 20 minutes before the scheduled tea break to concede a deficit of 228 runs.
Pakistan then dug in to reach the close on 114 for one, already 342 runs ahead, leaving West Indies with the distinct prospect of their second straight Test defeat and yet another series loss.
First Test triple century-maker Azhar Ali was unbeaten on 52 while his opening partner Sami Aslam made 50, before falling 25 minutes before the close. (CMC)
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