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Justin Greaves' 64 Not Out Steers West Indies to Safety
In a cricket match in Trinidad, the West Indies were playing Pakistan.
The West Indies were in trouble because rain stopped play early.
A player named Justin Greaves stayed at the bat and scored 64 runs without getting out.
This helped his team finish the day with 239 runs and 5 wickets lost.
The West Indies captain, Brandon King, said the team’s partnerships were good and hoped they would score more runs tomorrow.
Pakistan had some injuries and left out a good bowler, which made it harder for them to win.
The match was played at Queen’s Park Oval and the rain made the game shorter than usual.
Justin Greaves scored an unbeaten 64 in a rain‑shortened opening day of the second Test against Pakistan in Trinidad.
West Indies finished the day at 239‑5, with a 66‑run partnership between Greaves and Roston Chase.
Pakistan’s bowling attack was disrupted by injuries and a controversial omission of key bowler Mohammad Abbas.
West Indies’ captain Brandon King praised the partnerships and hoped for more runs from Greaves and Chase.
The match was played at Queen’s Park Oval, with rain affecting the first session and limiting play.
- Who
- West Indies cricketer Justin Greaves and his teammates
- What
- Greaves scored an unbeaten 64 to guide West Indies to 239‑5 on a rain‑shortened day of the second Test against Pakistan
- Where
- Queen’s Park Oval, Trinidad
- When
- Sunday, August 2, 2024
- Why
- To secure a lead and avoid a defeat after a rain‑shortened day; Pakistan’s bowling strategy and injuries impacted the match
Key facts
- Match
- West Indies vs Pakistan, 2nd Test
- Date
- August 2, 2024
- Venue
- Queen's Park Oval, Trinidad
- West Indies score
- 239-5
- Key performer
- Justin Greaves – 64*
Quotes
Brandon King
West Indies opening batsman and captain of the side
“"We needed those partnerships at the end of the day and it was good to see those guys (Greaves, Hope and Chase) making those contributions."”
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