WI vs PAK 1st Test: Former skipper Shan Masood’s unbeaten 88 helps Pakistan bounce back from West Indies on Day 2

Pakistani Shan Masood. (Photo by AP/PTI) NEW DELHI: Pakistan ended the second day of the first Test against the West Indies in a strong position, reaching 199/3 in response to the hosts’ first innings total of 311. Former captain Shan Masood led the charge with an unbeaten 88, 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 partnership of 155 runs.Pakistan lost an early wicket when Azan Awais was bowled by Kemar Roach, but Masood and Imam leveled 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 late in the day, while Salman Agha remained unbeaten at stumps alongside Masood after bad light ended the game prematurely.Earlier, West Indies were bowled out for 311 after the day resumed at 194/3. Shai Hope top scored with 92, narrowly missing out on a century, while Kavem Hodge made 84. Hope anchored the innings despite losing partners regularly and got useful contributions from Shamar Joseph who scored a quick 23.Pakistan’s bowlers pulled things back after a solid start by the West Indies. Mohammad Ali took four wickets while Mohammad Abbas took three wickets after striking immediately with the second new ball. Khurram Shahzad also struck early to remove Hodge and helped Pakistan wrap up the innings before their batsmen were dominated by Masood and Imam.