Pakistan on top as Fawad Alam ton helps them declare on 303/9 against West indies

Fawad Alam scored 124 victory points as Pakistan claimed 302/9 on the third day of their second test against the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica.

Fawad, who retired hurt on 76 on Day 1, returned to the middle after the dismissal of Faheem Ashraf.

West Indies captain Kraigg Brathwaite and his opening partner Kieran Powell. Pakistan then got the key wicket of Roston Chase to leave the hosts on 39/3, trailing Pakistan by 263 runs.

Nkrumah Bonner (18 not out) and nightwatchman Alzarri Joseph will resume on Monday with Pakistan needing to make more inroads in a battle against time as they fight to square the two-test series.

Pakistan had resumed day three on 212-4 but only eight balls were bowled before play was suspended because of a wet patch on the bowling crease that West Indies felt was dangerous.

Play eventually got underway after lunch with Jason Holder making inroads for Windies with two wickets in successive balls but Fawad keeping the score ticking over at the other end.

After Pakistan abruptly declared, Shaheen Shah Afridi removed Powell and Brathwaite as West Indies fell to 9-2 and Roston Chase was then bowled by Faheem Ashraf for 10.

West Indies beat Pakistan by one wicket in the first test, which was also played behind closed doors at Sabina Park.