Justin Greaves makes history with five consecutive wicket maidens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 8:17 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Justin Greaves of the West Indies achieved a remarkable feat during the third day of the ongoing Test against Pakistan in Tarouba. He became the first player in Test history to bowl five consecutive wicket maidens, recording figures of 5-27. Greaves' performance helped the West Indies gain an advantage as Pakistan collapsed from 244-3 to 282 all out. After dismissing key players including Shan Masood, who scored 109, Greaves finished the innings by taking the final wicket without conceding a run across those overs. As the match progresses, the West Indies lead Pakistan by 155 runs in their second innings, with their score at 126-7 by stumps.
- •Greaves claimed his first five-wicket haul in Test cricket.
- •Pakistan was bowled out for 282, trailing by 29 runs.
- •West Indies leads by 155 runs at the end of day three.
- •Greaves triggered Pakistan's collapse after they reached 244-3.
- 11:54 AMYahoo Sports — History made! West Indies pacer achieves never-seen-before Test feat against Pakistan
- 8:17 AMYahoo Sports — Justin Greaves sets new cricket bowling record with five wicket maiden
"Justin Greaves made Test cricket history with five consecutive wicket-maidens. He achieved this remarkable feat against Pakistan during the opening Test match. Greaves finished with career-best figures of five wickets for just twenty-seven runs. This performance triggered a dramatic collapse in the Pakistan batting lineup. The West Indies all-rounder secured a significant first-innings lead for his team.
"Greaves, a West Indies paceman, becomes the first player in Test history to bowl five straight wicket maidens.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 11:54 AMHistory made! West Indies pacer achieves never-seen-before Test feat against Pakistan
Justin Greaves made Test cricket history with five consecutive wicket-maidens. He achieved this remarkable feat against Pakistan during the opening Test match. Greaves finished with career-best figures of five wickets for just twenty-seven runs. This performance triggered a dramatic collapse in the Pakistan batting lineup. The West Indies all-rounder secured a significant first-innings lead for his team.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 8:17 AMJustin Greaves sets new cricket bowling record with five wicket maiden
Greaves, a West Indies paceman, becomes the first player in Test history to bowl five straight wicket maidens.
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