On a day of batting meltdowns, Pakistan spinners steal the show

Sajid Khan and debutant left-arm spinner Ali Usman led a sensational spin collapse in Port of Spain, picking up four and two wickets respectively to reduce West Indies to 103/6 in their second innings by Stumps on Day 3. The hosts lead by just 60 runs with only four wickets remaining. Pakistan's First-Innings Lead: Pakistan resumed on 266/2 and were bowled out for 387, taking a 43-run lead. Abdullah Shafique converted his overnight century into a career-best 160, while Babar Azam added 88. Warrican's Six-For: West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican spearheaded the hosts' bowling response, taking 6/112 as Pakistan lost their last 6 wickets for just 60 runs. Spin Nightmare in Second Innings: Sajid Khan (4/32) and Ali Usman (2/29) tore through West Indies' top and middle order in response. The hosts collapsed from 68/1 to 103/6, losing 5 wickets for 35 runs on a turning pitch. Hope's Solitary Resistance: Shai Hope (15 off 63) and Justin Greaves (1*) survived until the close, leaving Pakistan in complete control heading into Day 4. Here is a summary of that concluding passage from Day 3: Late-Day Collapse & Match Situation Spin Blitz: Sajid Khan bowled Amir Jangoo after he misjudged his length, while Ali Usman trapped Kavem Hodge lbw following a successful Pakistan review. Sajid's Double Strike: After an 88-ball, 25-run stand between Shai Hope and Roston Chase, Sajid stayed low to trap Hope lbw before knocking over nightwatchman Jayden Seales with a straighter delivery for his fourth wicket. Late Stunt: Roston Chase tamely chipped a return catch back to Ali Usman right at the stroke of Stumps, capping off a rapid West Indian collapse from 99/3 to 103/6. Match Status: Facing uncertainty over Brandon King’s fitness and holding a lead of just 60 runs, West Indies will rely on Justin Greaves (1*) on Day 4 to try and push their lead toward 150.