Chase hopes to solidify the West Indies fortress in Tests

West Indies captain Roston Chase is hoping his side can establish their reputation as a formidable opponent in their home conditions.

Speaking ahead of their series decider against Pakistan as part of the ICC World Test Championship, Chase said, "After having the year we had last year (winning one and losing eight Tests), we sat down with the plan and said this is where we want to be.

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“And as I said, we're exactly where we want to be. We want to level up. We want to just come into this second Test, not take anything for granted, just go through the processes that we've sat down and talked about.

“We want to come and execute them to the best of our ability. And look to get that second victory.”

The West Indies lead 1-0 in the two-Test series against Pakistan after securing a 90-run win in Tarouba.

The result added to West Indies’ tally of 30 points in the WTC Standings, where they are placed eighth, just above Pakistan.

"We're very blessed and very happy for the results that we've been having at home so far.

“But I want to make home our fortress, where we make it very difficult for teams to come to the Caribbean and beat us.

“Because it's our own conditions, we know them inside out, and better than the opposition. So I think we want to really make home advantage count, and we've been doing that well so far.

“So, as I said, we're lucky to continue in the vein of form that we've been in, and to take victory in this second game."

The hosts, inspired by Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales, put together an incredible bowling display to seal their win in the first Test.

A major name missing from their bowling resources was skipper Roston Chase himself, who was unable to contribute with the ball owing to a right index finger injury.

"It's getting better," Chase said. "Hopefully, I think I'll be ready to bowl by Sunday. I bowled two overs [in the nets] today. It still has a bit of pain.

“But I think by Sunday, I should be able to at least bowl probably four to five overs consistently."