Fawad, Saheen put Pakistan on top

On Aug 23, 2021

Fawad Alam continued his meteoric Test resurgence to put Pakistan on top on day three of the second match against the West Indies in Kingston on Sunday.

Alam made an unbeaten 124 to help Pakistan to a total of 302 for nine declared. Shaheen Afridi and Faheem Ashraf then reduced the West Indies to 39 for three by stumps.

Coming out to bat with Pakistan in trouble at two for three on day one, Alam rebuilt the innings with Captain Babar Azam with the duo putting on a 158-run stand.

The partnership was brought to an end when Alam retired hurt on 76, limping badly as energy-sapping conditions took their toll. On day three Alam returned to the crease following the dismissal of Faheem.

With four boundaries across three overs from Holder, Alam raced to 99. With a pull off Kyle Myers he finally raised his ton, kissing the turf in celebration.

Chief scores

Pakistan: 302/9 decl (Fawad Alam 124 n.o, Babar Azam 75, Jayden Seales 3/31)

West Indies: 39/3 (Shaheen Afridi 2/13). (ICC)