Pakistan overcome Bravo epic for thrilling win

Pakistan's bowlers held their nerve to seize a 56-run win over West Indies after an intense, attritional fifth day in Dubai, in which Darren Bravo led his side's plucky fight

'Just wanted to bat out the day' - Bravo

West Indies batsman Darren Bravo says he was less focused on playing for a win or a draw and more driven to stay at the crease, believing either result was possible as long as he kept batting

Had West Indies won

West Indies failed to chase down 346, but a few records would have been broken had they got there

Narrowest margin of victory for Pakistan in UAE

West Indies fight after first-ball setback

Dropped catches, no-balls a factor in the loss - Holder

West Indies captain Jason Holder said that the reprieves given to Azhar Ali in the first innings and the large number of extras conceded by the side were factors in their 56-run defeat to Pakista

Bishoo eight-for revives contest in Dubai Test

Devendra Bishoo rattled Pakistan with a career-best 8 for 49 to skittle them for 123 and leave West Indies with an outside chance of victory

Gave Bishoo 'eight soft wickets' - Arthur

Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur said his batsmen had given West Indies legspinner Devendra Bishoo "eight soft wickets" during their second-innings collapse on the fourth day of the day-night Test

West Indies set 346 after Bishoo's eight-for

Bishoo's eight-for the best by a visiting bowler in Asia

Stats analysis from the fourth day's play between Pakistan and West Indies in Dubai

Pakistan's late strikes overcome Bravo's resistance

Darren Bravo's resolute 87 and Marlon Samuels' attacking 76 led West Indies' resistance, but Pakistan's bowlers were able to maintain control and ultimately leave West Indies at 315 for 6 by stum

Difficult to bowl with dew-affected pink ball - Wahab

Pakistan fast bowler Wahab Riaz has said that bowling with the pink ball in the final session, with the dew coming into play, has been a challenge for the side in the ongoing Dubai Test against West Indies

Darren Bravo's subcontinent love

A quick strike and a steady build

Azhar's triple-century cements Pakistan's dominance

Confronted with bowling that was toothless at best and ragged at worst, Azhar Ali marched to 302 not out - his first Test triple-century - to anchor Pakistan's mammoth first innings total of 579

Pakistan continue run-fest in day and night

'A monumental effort'

Pakistan players react to Azhar Ali's triple-century against West Indies in the day-night Test in Dubai

Pakistan's fourth triple-century

Stats highlights of a historical second day of the day-night Test in Dubai between West Indies and Pakistan

Would have been better to score triple in Pakistan - Azhar Ali

Pakistan opener Azhar Ali, after making his team's historic 400th Test even more memorable by scoring a triple-hundred, has rued the lack of crowds at the Dubai International Stadium

Azhar century headlines opening day of Pakistan's 400th Test

After Misbah-ul-Haq won the toss in Pakistan's 400th Test, Azhar Ali hit an unbeaten 146 - his 11th Test ton - to help his side to 279 for 1 by the close

Pakistan openers lay strong foundation

Pakistan's fourth-biggest opening stand

Stats highlights from the first day of Pakistan's 400th Test

Dew hindered spin and reverse swing, says Misbah

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has said that dew played a role in reducing the effectiveness of his bowling attack during the day-night Test in Dubai

Give day-night Tests a chance - Holder

West Indies captain Jason Holder has said he is a fan of the concept of day-night Test cricket, urging players to give the format a chance on the eve of his team's maiden pink-ball Test

Day-night Tests 'look like the future' - Misbah

Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has said day-night Tests are likely to be the future of cricket, just the way Twenty20s have gained popularity over ODIs in the last few years

WI, Pakistan players excited for pink-ball challenge

Pakistan batsman Azhar Ali says his side is excited about the opportunity to take part in a day-night Test for the first time, a sentiment echoed West Indies batsman Darren Bravo

Pakistan's 399 Tests in numbers

Babar, Nawaz likely to debut in landmark Test for Pakistan

Babar Azam and Mohammad Nawaz are likely to debut for Pakistan in their historic 400th Test match, against West Indies in Dubai