Despite losing the second Test to Pakistan, West Indies captain Roston Chase has hailed the team’s batsmen for their marked improvement during their last two Test series. Victory or a draw in the final match would have given them their first Test series win over Pakistan in 26 years, following their 90-run win in the opening Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy. However, Chase said the batters stood out in both the Test series against Sri Lanka – which the West Indies won 1-0 – and Pakistan. “There’s always room for improvement, but I think that the batting is really stepping up to the plate now. On deteriorating pitches, especially in the Caribbean, that will be challenging for any team to come and chase, especially in a fourth innings,” Chase said.