West Indies All-Rounder Justin Greaves Sets New Test Cricket Record
Trinidad. West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has created a new record in Test cricket history with his historic bowling against Pakistan.
On the third day of the first Test at Trinidad's Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Greaves became the first bowler to take five wickets in five consecutive maiden overs, setting a new record.
His lethal bowling caused Pakistan, who were in a strong position, to collapse in their first innings. The right-arm bowler Greaves took 5 wickets for 27 runs in 11 overs, which is his best performance in his Test career and his first 'five-for'.
He took all his five wickets in five consecutive overs without conceding a single run. Greaves surpassed the record of former England fast bowler Stuart Broad, who took four wickets in four consecutive maiden overs against South Africa in 2016.
Pakistan was moving towards a strong lead at one point with a score of 244/3. Greaves dismissed centurion Shan Masood, dismantling Pakistan's middle and lower order. He then took the wickets of Aamer Jamal, Ali Usman, and Mohammad Rizwan in consecutive overs without conceding any runs. By lunch, Pakistan was reduced to 267/8. Upon returning to the field after lunch, Greaves took Mohammad Abbas caught out, completing his fifth consecutive wicket-maiden over. Pakistan was bowled out for 282, giving West Indies a crucial 29-run lead.
Captain Roston Chase had instructed him to bowl disciplined and take wickets for the team, Greaves said. 'The ball was swinging a bit, and I got the reward,' Greaves said. 'I am trusted to get the team out of trouble.'
He added that although he was happy to take five wickets for the first time in Test cricket, there was still a lot of work to be done in the match.
Despite Greaves' historic performance, Pakistan tried to make a comeback in the game. At the end of the third day's play, West Indies had scored 126/7 in their second innings. Samar Joseph is at the crease with 22 runs and Kemar Roach with 5 runs.
With 3 wickets remaining, West Indies leads by 155 runs.
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