Justin Greaves delivered a devastating spell of bowling to shift the momentum in favor of the West Indies on a chaotic 14-wicket day. Pakistan resumed their first innings 112 runs behind the hosts' total of 311. Despite Shan Masood fighting to secure his seventh Test century—a significant personal milestone following his removal as captain—the West Indies seamers maintained relentless pressure. Masood and Salman Agha navigated a challenging first hour, though Agha survived an initial LBW decision against Kemar Roach following a successful review.
The tide turned sharply when Shamar Joseph dismissed Agha, shattering his off-stump. This triggered a collapse as Greaves went on a remarkable rampage, delivering four consecutive wicket-maidens. He accounted for Masood, who played onto his stumps for 109, removed Aamer Jamal, and trapped Ali Usman lbw for a duck. Mohammad Rizwan’s dismissal, slashing a wide delivery to the wicketkeeper, capped a disastrous period where Pakistan lost five wickets for just 15 runs. Greaves completed his five-wicket haul shortly after lunch by dismissing Mohammad Abbas. Despite a late 19-run effort from Khurram Shahzad, Pakistan was eventually bundled out for 282, with Greaves finishing with 5-27, supported by Roach (2-53) and Joseph (2-58).
In their second innings, the West Indies faced early trouble. Shai Hope was bowled by Mohammad Ali after an aggressive cameo, and Tagenarine Chanderpaul, who had anchored the innings, fell after a 40-run partnership when he heaved a short ball from Aamer Jamal. Greaves and Roston Chase also departed quickly, leaving the hosts at 93/7. However, Shamar Joseph launched a counter-attack, striking three sixes off Jamal to frustrate the visitors. A valuable, unbeaten 33-run partnership between Joseph and Roach pushed the West Indies lead to 155 by stumps, with the hosts looking to extend their advantage on a challenging surface.
