West Indies all-rounder Greaves makes history with 5 wickets for 0 runs against Pakistan
West Indies cricketer Justin Greaves made history by taking five wickets in five consecutive maiden overs during a Test match against Pakistan. This performance triggered a significant collapse in the Pakistani batting lineup, shifting the momentum of the World Test Championship match.
Why it matters
The achievement marks a rare statistical milestone in the history of Test cricket, highlighting a standout individual performance in a major international sporting tournament.
West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves made Test cricket history on Monday by becoming the first bowler in the recorded era to take wickets in five consecutive maiden overs during the opening Test against Pakistan in Tarouba.
The 32-year-old returned figures of five for 27 on the third day, producing a spell that helped swing the World Test Championship contest in the hosts’ favour.
Greaves surpassed the previous record of four consecutive wicket maidens, set by former England fast bowler Stuart Broad against South Africa in Johannesburg in 2016.
Playing in his 17th Test, the Barbadian claimed his maiden five-wicket haul as Pakistan were bowled out for 282 in reply to West Indies’ first-innings total of 311.
“When I came on captain Roston Chase just said ‘continue to be disciplined in what you are doing’ and to see if I can get some wickets for the team,” Greaves said.
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