Pakistan stretches advantage to 342
Sun, Oct 23, '16
Yasir Shah took four wickets, and Azhar Ali and Sami Aslam then scored half-centuries, as Pakistan assumed command of the second Test against West Indies in Abu Dhabi on Sunday (October 23).
At close on day three at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, Pakistan held an overall lead of 342 after reaching 114 for 1, Misbah-ul-Haq earlier choosing not to enforce the follow on despite a 228-run advantage in the first innings.
West Indies began the third morning on 106 for 4 in response to Pakistan’s 452, and was bowled out for 224 as Yasir, the leg-spinner, picked up 4 for 86.
Opting to set a big target and take advantage of a wearing surface, Pakistan saw Azhar and Sami put on 93 for the first wicket to extend the lead. Shannon Gabriel had Sami caught behind for 50 with a little over six overs remaining, and Azhar (52) and Asad Shafiq (5) saw Pakistan through to the close without any further damage.
