West Indies bowled out for 337 v Pakistan

The West Indies have taken a handy first innings lead against Pakistan in the third Test - largely off the back of opener Kraigg Braithwaite carying his bat.

West Indies have reached 6-244 at stumps on the second day of the third Test against Pakistan. (AAP)

Kraigg Braithwaite hit a century and became the fifth West Indian to carry his bat Tuesday as his team leads Pakistan by 56 runs in the third and final test.

Brathwaite remained unbeaten on 142 off 318 balls, hitting 11 fours, and batted for 8 hours, 20 minutes before the West Indies were dismissed for 337 in their first innings after lunch on the third day. Pakistan had scored 281 in the first innings.

Resuming at overnight 6-244, Brathwaite led the West Indies resistance with a 60-run eighth-wicket stand with Devendra Bishoo (27).

Left-arm spinner Mohammad Nawaz twice came close to dismiss both Brathwaite and Bishoo in one over before lunch but on both occasions the ball hit the helmets of the fielders.

Brathwaite, 95 overnight, batted resolutely on a slow turning wicket before Wahab Riaz (5-88) claimed three quick wickets after lunch to end Pakistan's frustration.

Frank Worrell, Conrad Hunte, Desmond Haynes and Chris Gayle are the others who have previously carried their bats in test matches for West Indies. Haynes had distinction of carrying his bat three times, including against Pakistan in 1986 and 1993.