The play on the first day of the first Test between Pakistan and West Indies ended abruptly due to bad light as Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel continued batting after visiting side’s Jayden Seales dismissed three batters on Friday.
Earlier, Pakistan had opted to bat first after winning the toss.
The toss, scheduled to take place at 9am, was delayed for hours because of dense fog in the city. It was finally staged at 1pm.
Play began and Jayden Seales struck thrice against Pakistan on a surface specifically made for spin but it was a pacer who send debutant Mohammad Hurraira, Kamran Ghulam and Babar Azam back for single figures putting Pakistan at 46-4 before Rizwan and Saud took control.
Rizwan and Saud batted steadily and ended the day’s play on scores of 51 and 56 respectively.
Play had to be stopped abruptly due to bad light and a few moments later, stumps was announced.
Pakistan will begin batting tomorrow as the scoreboard ticks on 143-4.
