WI vs PAK 1st Test Results

8:07 PM IST Dropping down the curtains - Right then, that is it from this Test match. Pakistan lost their eight conssecutive test match. West Indies lead the series and they will be looking forward to get the glory by winning the second as well. The next encounter between these two giants will be on 2nd of August, Sunday. The first ball will be bowled at 2 pm GMT, but as always you can join us early for the buildup. Till then, it's a goodbye from the commentary box. Cheers!

8:02 PM IST The skipper of Pakistan - Babar Azam starts off saying that they played really well in the last couple of days, but they needed some better batting from his unit. About the surface, Babar says that it was good to bat on. The new ball was moving very well, but as it got older, it became easier to build a partnership. On Shan Masood's finger injury, Babar lamented that losing him was unfortunate for the team and acknowledged that they certainly missed his presence on the field. He then explained that regardless of such setbacks, surviving the early overs against the new ball and building partnerships can put a team in a strong position, though he admitted they failed to execute that strategy. Looking ahead to turning things around in the next Test match, he stated that the team will gather to analyze their mistakes and pinpoint where things went wrong.

8:02 PM IST The victorious captain of West Indies - Roston Chase says that this is a great feeling and their team played really well. He reckons that the efforts from their bowlers were excellent and they showed patience. He mentions that he loves how the team is working and everyone contributes in their own ways. He ends by saying that it also feels good to get an extra day's rest.

8:01 PM IST Player of the Match - Justin Greaves is the Player of the Match for his five-wicket haul in the second innings and a couple of wickets in the fourth innings. He says that he always gives his best for the team and he is happy to be on the winning side. He reckons that their plan was to bowl with discipline and says that targeting the stumps worked well for them. He ends by saying that they will try to carry on with the same momentum in their next game as well.

7:55 PM IST Time for the presentaton ceremony...

7:55 PM IST The lone wolf for the visitors - Despite losing six wickets, the only hope that Pakistan still had is Babar Azam. He watched the wickets fall from one end and but still didn't lose any confidence on his strokes. After the fall of the sixth wicket, Shan Masood couldn't much helped with his fractured finger. Mohammad Ali and Shahzad stepped in and out with just 71 runs on the board. However, Abbas played some handy shots as well to trigger the scoreline, but the difference between them and the Windies was 90 runs. Jayden Seales was pick of the bowlers in the fourth inning, picking up five wickets and dismantling the opposition.