NEW DELHI: Pakistan ended Day 2 of the first Test against West Indies in a strong position, reaching 199/3 in reply to the hosts’ first innings total of 311. Former captain Shan Masood led the fightback with an unbeaten 88, making an impressive comeback with the bat after recently stepping down as captain. He was well supported by Imam-ul-Haq, who scored 63 as the pair shared a crucial 155-run partnership.Pakistan lost an early wicket when Azan Awais was bowled by Kemar Roachbut Masood and Imam steadied the innings with positive stroke play. Masood brought up his half-century in just 46 balls, while Imam reached his 11th Test fifty before being dismissed for 63. New captain Babar Azam added 23 before falling at the end of the day, while Salman Agha remained unbeaten at stumps alongside Masood after bad light brought the game to an early start.Earlier, West Indies were bowled out for 311 after resuming the day at 194/3. Shai Hope top scored with 92, just short of a century, while Kavem Hodge made 84. Hope anchored the innings despite losing regular partners and got useful contributions from Shamar Joseph, who scored a quick 23.Pakistan’s bowlers pulled things back after West Indies’ solid start. Mohammad Ali took four wickets, while Mohammad Abbas claimed three after making an immediate impact with the second new ball. Khurram Shahzad also batted early to remove Hodge, helping Pakistan end the innings before their batsmen took control through Masood and Imam.
