Saeed Ajmal continued to torment the West Indies as he bowled Pakistan back into the opening Test on Saturday when the host was reduced to 96 for seven in its second innings for an overall lead of 162.
The off-spinner took four for 23 from 14 overs for match figures of nine for 92 to leave the West Indies tottering at lunch on the third day at the Guyana National Stadium, with Shivnarine Chanderpaul batting on 12 and Darren Sammy batting on seven.
Ajmal struck with the fifth ball of the day, after West Indies continued from its overnight total of 34 for two.
He removed night-watchman Kemar Roach lbw for three, following the West Indies fast bowler's unsuccessful review of New Zealand umpire Tony Hill's decision.
It was the 13th lbw decision awarded in the match.
Ajmal continued to mesmerise the West Indies batsmen, many of whom have failed to pick his doosra, removing Ramnaresh Sarwan for 11 and Carlton Baugh for seven.
Ajmal was unfortunate that he did not count Lendl Simmons among his scalps, when the West Indies opener, on 20, charged down the pitch, and slogged at a flighted delivery. Pakistan is seeking their maiden Test series victory in the Caribbean.
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