Muhammad Aman Ullah
July 29, 2026
The True Post | Sports News: Pakistan’s fast bowling attack produced a remarkable performance against the West Indies, achieving a historic milestone that had not been accomplished by the team in more than three decades.
The Pakistani pace bowlers claimed all 20 wickets across the West Indies’ two innings, marking a memorable achievement in Test cricket.
Historic Feat After Three Decades
Pakistan’s pacers dominated throughout the Test match, dismissing every West Indies batter without a single wicket being taken by a spinner.
It is the first time in 31 years that Pakistan’s fast bowlers have taken all 20 wickets in a Test match.
The last time Pakistan achieved this feat was against Zimbabwe in the 1995 Harare Test, making this another landmark moment in the country’s rich fast-bowling history.
First-Ever Record in the West Indies
The match also produced a unique record on Caribbean soil.
For the first time in Test cricket history in the West Indies, all 40 wickets in a Test match were taken by fast bowlers, highlighting the pace-friendly conditions throughout the contest.
Both Pakistan and the West Indies relied entirely on their seam attacks as the pitch and weather consistently favored fast bowling.
Previous Record Surpassed
The previous record in the West Indies stood at 39 wickets by pace bowlers, set during the 2025 Test between Australia and the West Indies in Kingston.
With all 40 wickets falling to pacers in this match, a new benchmark has now been established in Caribbean Test cricket.
Pakistan’s Pace Attack Shines
Cricket analysts praised Pakistan’s fast bowlers for maintaining disciplined line and length while extracting movement with both the new and old ball.
Their sustained pressure prevented the West Indies batting lineup from building meaningful partnerships in either innings.
The performance once again showcased Pakistan’s long-standing tradition of producing world-class fast bowlers capable of excelling in overseas conditions.
The historic achievement is being celebrated as another milestone in Pakistan’s proud fast-bowling legacy and one of the standout performances of the current Test season.
