West Indies script record win against Pakistan in 3rd Test; Twitter erupts
West Indies script record win against Pakistan in 3rd Test; Twitter erupts
Image courtesy: West Indies cricket Twitter[/caption] After putting a brave front in the first Test of the series and yet ending on the losing side, West Indies finally earned their date with success in Test cricket when they beat Pakistan in the third and final Test of the series by five wickets. Though it was just a consolation win which did not change the outcome of the series, it did take some sheen off from Pakistan’s series win and gave a massive boost to West Indies cricket. The win, West Indies' first away win against a side ranked above them since 2007, could not have come at a better time as the Caribbean cricket was in dire need of it. It was also after 26 years, West Indies beat Pakistan away from home. The chief architects of this West Indian win were Kraigg Brathwaite, who remained unconquered throughout the match, wicket-keeper Shane Dowrich, who made vital contributions in both the innings, and last but not the least, the West Indian bowlers led by their skipper Jason Holder. Brathwaite carried the bat in the first innings as he remained unbeaten on 142 and helping West Indies secure crucial lead. In the second innings too he remained not out on 60 and along with Dowrich (60 not out) ensured his side got over the line. Dowrich had got a crucial 47 in the first innings too. Apart from these two players, the West Indian bowling unit too must get the credit of the victory as they fired collectively in the match. While Devendra Bishoo (4), Shannon Gabriel (3) and Alzarri Joseph (2) inflicted the damage on Pakistan in the first innings, skipper Jason Holder’s five-for and Bishoo’s 3 wickets in the second innings kept Pakistan to 208 in the second. As the players the Caribbean celebrate their much-deserved win, we bring to you some of the best reactions from the social space here: Wonderful comeback from @westindies young team lead by a young captain, special mention to Kraigg Brathwaite for carrying his bat both digs.
— Tom Moody (@TomMoodyCricket) November 3, 2016
Good to see the win congrats to capt holder,team, coaches,manager and all support staff very well done to all involved — Courtney A Walsh (@CuddyWalsh) November 3, 2016
Richards, Marshall, Dujon, Imran, Miandad were all active when West Indies last beat Pakistan outside home.#PAKvWI — Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) November 3, 2016
West Indies' first away Test win against Pakistan in 26 years. The last one was in Faisalabad in 1990. #PakvWI
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) November 3, 2016
Congratulations W Indies for beating world no. 2 Pak. Coming just after Bangladesh beating Eng, good news for Test cricket future #PAKvWI
— Shekhar Gupta (@ShekharGupta) November 3, 2016
Thanks to the K and GG, I will be reminded of Kraigg Brathwaite every time I pass by a Kellogg's product in future.#PAKvWI — Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42) November 3, 2016
Fewest wins as WI captain after 12 Tests 1 - S Chanderpaul/Jason Holder 2 - Carl Hooper/Darren Sammy#PakvWI — Mohandas Menon (@mohanstatsman) November 3, 2016
On the brink of defeat, each of the Pakistani players is applauding Shane Dowrich. Classy team led, by a classy captain. #PAKvWI
— Alt Cricket (@AltCricket) November 3, 2016
To stand tall in a team liable to collapse shows real heart. Kraigg Brathwaite with one of the best batting performances of 2016. #PAKvWI
— Alt Cricket (@AltCricket) November 3, 2016
Kraigg Brathwaite is now the first player ever to be unbeaten as opener in both innings of a Test. #PAKvWI
— Sampath (@SAMPATHB24) November 3, 2016
Excellent from West Indies and Kraigg Brathwaite, who batted 704 mins in the match without being dismissed. Not easy to beat Pak in UAE.
— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) November 3, 2016