West Indies vs Pakistan 2017, 2nd Test: Day 4, 5 talking points

#4 Shai Hope eventually justifies his place

Hope played some exquisite shots along with sound defensive ones to compile a maiden half-century

Having played 16 innings for the Windies in Tests, Hope's highest score was 41. He had made fewer runs and half-centuries than Jason Holder in those 16 innings. But in cricket, the past barely matters and Hope proved it yet again with a superb show of resistance.

He defended anything and everything thrown at him and compiled a slow but steady half-century.

Vishaul Singh played his first decisive knock since his debut to aid Hope as the duo shared an 80-run partnership that took West Indies from 155/4 to 235. Hope had, meanwhile, come close to a hundred by milking the bowlers for runs.

He had nine fours and a six to his name and was on 90 when he threw away a chance to get a hundred by driving Yasir straight to the cover fielder.