West Indies 226 & 152 Pakistan 160 & 80/3 (36.0 ov) Pakistan require another 139 runs with 7 wickets remaining

PROVIDENCE, Guyana, (Reuters) – Pakistan recovered  from losing three early wickets to reach 80 for three at the  close on a remarkable third day of the first test against West  Indies today leaving them 139 runs short of victory.
A fascinating encounter on a throwback surface, that in  contrast to so many modern test wickets offers something for the  bowlers and truly tests the batsmen, remains in the balance  although Pakistan will feel they have the upper hand.
Off-spinner Saeed Ajmal again dominated, taking six wickets,  making it 11 in the game, as West Indies were bowled out for 152  in their second innings.
That total would have been even worse had it not been for a  fine 10th wicket partnership between last man Devendra Bishoo  and Shivnarine Chanderpaul.
The Guyanese pair put on 48 for the final wicket — the best  partnership in the West Indies innings with last man Bishoo  making 24 and Chanderpaul unbeaten on 36.
It gave Darren Sammy’s side a target to bowl at despite  Pakistan having more than two days to reach the modest target.
A surface that had offered plenty for all kinds of bowlers,  especially the spinners, was certain to produce some  difficulties though for the tourists.
Ravi Rampaul gave West Indies the perfect start when he  trapped Taufeeq Umar lbw without him scoring and then two balls  later removed Azhar Ali, caught behind for nought.
Pakistan were reeling at three down for just two runs after  Kemar Roach picked up the prize wicket of Mohammad Hafeez, lbw  after a review with a ball that cut back sharply.
With the home support going wild with delight, the prospect  of a swift end to the contest appeared on the horizon but Asad  Shafiq (40 not out) and Misbah-ul-Haq (34) knuckled down and  produced the biggest partnership of this low scoring test —  putting on 78 before the close.
It was a timely contribution to calme the nerves in the  Pakistan camp overnight but, while time is no issue, 139 runs  with seven wickets remaining will be a testing task f 1869750388
The last wicket stand keeps West Indies’ hopes alive but,  despite the tricky track, Pakistan will fancy their chances of  taking a 1-0 lead in the two-test series.