TAROUBA - Fast bowler Mohammad Ali produced a superb display of disciplined seam bowling to claim four wickets as Pakistan dismissed West Indies for 311 on the second day of the opening Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy on Sunday, despite a courageous fighting knock from Shai Hope. After resuming at 194-3 overnight, West Indies looked to build a substantial first-innings total, but Pakistan’s relentless pace attack ensured the hosts never gained complete control. Ali emerged as the chief destroyer with outstanding figures of 4-50 in 21.5 overs, while Mohammad Abbas claimed three wickets, Khurram Shahzad grabbed two and Aamer Jamal chipped in with one in a polished all-round bowling performance.

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West Indies suffered an early setback when Khurram Shahzad removed overnight batter Kavem Hodge for a determined 84. The left-hander faced 183 deliveries and struck nine boundaries in a patient innings that helped rescue the hosts after a shaky start on the opening day. Hope, however, continued to frustrate Pakistan with a composed and technically assured innings. The experienced right-hander combined with Justin Greaves in a valuable partnership before Mohammad Ali made the breakthrough by dismissing Greaves for 15, leaving West Indies at 231-5.

Pakistan tightened their grip when Abbas removed captain Roston Chase for 10 to register his third wicket of the innings, while Khurram Shahzad followed up by dismissing Kemar Roach for three as the hosts slipped to 274-7.

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The momentum briefly shifted when Shamar Joseph launched an entertaining counterattack. The aggressive lower-order batter smashed four boundaries and a towering six during a lively 23 off just 13 deliveries, adding useful late runs and providing Hope with valuable support before lunch. Pakistan responded immediately after the interval as Ali struck twice in quick succession. He first removed Joseph before ending Hope’s determined resistance on 92 from 182 balls. Hope’s impressive innings featured six boundaries and one six and showcased remarkable patience under sustained pressure from Pakistan’s disciplined attack. Ali completed a memorable spell by dismissing Jayden Seales without scoring, wrapping up the West Indies innings for 311 in 98.5 overs. Pakistan had laid the foundation for their dominance on the opening day when Abbas dismissed Brandon King early before Aamer Jamal removed Tagenarine Chanderpaul. Abbas then accounted for Amir Jangoo, while Hodge and Hope rebuilt through a resilient partnership that carried the hosts to 194-3 at stumps.

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WEST INDIES 1ST INNINGS: 311 all out in 98.5 overs (Shai Hope 92, Kavem Hodge 84; Mohammad Ali 4-50, M Abbas 3-63, Khurram Shahzad 2-66) vs PAKISTAN.