Pakistan rearguard lift 1st innings to 272

But the two tailenders played enterprisingly to steer Pakistan to respectability.

Tavnvir smashed 10 fours in a maiden half-century before he was last man out. The fast bowler faced 96 deliveries in 105 minutes.

Ajmal was equally resilient in an unbeaten 23 off 79 balls. The offspinner struck four fours and a top-edged six over third man.

West Indies began the day brightly as captain Darren Sammy induced Abdur Rehman (3) to edge through to the wicketkeeper.

Next ball,Devendra Bishoo struck as wicketkeeper Mohammad Salman (13) chipped an on-drive to mid-on where Marlon Samuels pouched a fine,low catch.

Wahab Riaz was soon dropped by wicketkeeper Carlton Baugh off Kemar Roach but could not make use of his let off. He fell through the same combination before he had scored,and West Indies sensed a swift kill at 194-9.

But Tanvir,in his fourth test,batted sensibly despite a few edges flying to vacant areas,and forged a firm resistance with the stodgy Ajmal.

Their stand reached 78 off 151 balls before Bishoo returned to claim a palpable lbw as Tanvir played off the back foot.

Ravi Rampaul,the early destroyer on day one,finished with 3-68 while Bishoo claimed 3-80. Sammy took 2-70. West Indies begin their reply after lunch.