West Indies ended the rain-affected, light-shortened first day of the Port of Spain Test against Pakistan on 239 for five at Queen’s Park Oval on Monday. Justin Greaves was unbeaten on 64 from 125 balls and captain Roston Chase was 36 not out. Their unbroken 66-run sixth-wicket partnership left the hosts in a strong position at the close.

After winning the toss and batting, West Indies reached 49 runs in 9.5 overs before lunch despite rain disrupting the opening session. Mohammad Ali dismissed opener Tagenarine Chanderpaul with the final ball of the session. Pakistan sought a comeback through spin as Ali Usman trapped Brandon King lbw for 46, taking his first Test wicket, while Sajid Khan dismissed Kavem Hodge.

Aamir Jangoo was dismissed by Ubaid Shah for the pacer’s first Test wicket. Shai Hope and Greaves added 53 for the fifth wicket before Hope fell to Mohammad Ali. Chase then came in as nightwatchman and stayed unbeaten with Greaves. Mohammad Ali took two wickets, while Ali Usman, Sajid Khan and Ubaid Shah claimed one each.

West Indies’ former all-rounder Andre Russell has etched his name into cricket history by becoming the first player to achieve the combined milestones of 5,000 runs, 500 wickets, and 500 sixes in T20 cricket. The record was sealed on Friday, December 5, when Russell, playing for Abu Dhabi Knight Riders in the ILT20, claimed his 500th wicket against Desert Vipers. This achievement came in his 576th T20 match, where his career tally now stands at 9,496 runs, 500 wickets, and 772 sixes.

While several players have individually crossed these milestones, Russell remains the only cricketer to have reached all three. According to available data, 126 players have scored over 5,000 runs, six have taken 500 or more wickets, and ten have hit at least 500 sixes. Russell, who retired from international cricket in July, recently announced his decision to step away from the IPL as a player and will serve as an assistant coach for Kolkata Knight Riders in the upcoming season.