Justin Greaves Makes History with Unique Bowling Feat Against Pakistan

In a remarkable display of skill, Justin Greaves achieved a historic five-wicket haul during the first Test against Pakistan. His unique record of taking five wickets in five consecutive overs without conceding a run has set him apart in cricket history. Despite Shan Masood's century, Pakistan faltered, losing crucial wickets and struggling to capitalize on their strong position. As the West Indies lead by 59 runs, they aim to set a challenging target for Pakistan in the ongoing match. Read on to discover more about this thrilling encounter.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 28, 2026, 01:04 IST

Greaves Achieves Unprecedented Bowling Record

During the first Test match against Pakistan on July 27, Justin Greaves made headlines by setting a remarkable record. The West Indies pacer took five wickets, helping to dismiss Pakistan for 282 runs in their first innings. Notably, Greaves achieved this milestone by claiming one wicket in each of five consecutive overs without conceding a single run during that span. This accomplishment marks him as the first bowler in history to achieve such a feat.

After allowing 27 runs in his initial six overs, Greaves struck in the 64th over, removing Shan Masood, who scored 109 runs off 284 balls. He followed this by dismissing Aamer Jamal on the second ball of his next over, then took out Ali Usman. In his subsequent over, he claimed the wicket of Mohammad Rizwan and completed his five-wicket haul by dismissing Mohammad Abbas right after the lunch break. Alongside Greaves, Shamar Joseph and Kemar Roach each took two wickets, while Jayden Seales contributed one wicket as Pakistan was bowled out for 282.

Pakistan's Collapse After Masood's Century

Pakistan fail to capitalise on Masood's century

Despite Shan Masood's impressive century, Pakistan could not maintain their momentum, collapsing from 244/4 to 282 all out in just 17 overs. Masood's performance was a highlight, but Babar Azam struggled, managing only 23 runs. Greaves' exceptional bowling provided the West Indies with a vital 29-run lead. However, the home team faced early challenges in their second innings, losing three wickets quickly and finding themselves at 30/3 by the tea break. With a lead of 59 runs, the West Indies aim to set a target exceeding 200 runs, which will pose a significant challenge for Pakistan in these away conditions.