Babar Azam Scores 10th Test Century Against West Indies
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- Pakistan is playing the West Indies in the second Test match.
- Babar Azam has scored his 10th Test century.
- Pakistan needs 78 runs to level the first-innings lead against West Indies.
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In the second Test against West Indies, Pakistan bowled out the home side for 344 in their first innings. West Indies had won the first Test. Pakistan's first innings saw a strong performance, including a century by Abdullah Shafique, and the team scored 266 runs. Pakistan now needs 78 runs to level the first-innings lead. Captain Babar Azam, who was reported to be back in form, has now scored his 10th Test century.
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam has scored his 10th Test century against the West Indies, contributing significantly to Pakistan's performance in the second Test match.
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Pakistan captain Babar Azam has scored his 10th Test century against the West Indies in the second Test match.
Pakistan now needs 78 runs to level the first-innings lead against West Indies in the second Test. Additionally, Babar Azam is reported to be back in form, contributing to Pakistan's performance.
Pakistan has scored 266 runs in their first innings against the West Indies in the second Test at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, following a strong performance that included a century by Abdullah Shafique.
In Pakistan's innings, Abdullah Shafique has smashed a brilliant century, contributing significantly to Pakistan taking control of the match.
Resuming the day at 239-5, West Indies added 105 valuable runs before being dismissed in 105.4 overs, with Chase leading the resistance through a composed innings of 70 from 126 deliveries, decorated with 11 boundaries. Pakistan eventually broke the overnight partnership in the morning session when left-arm spinner Ali Usman removed Justin Greaves, who top-scored with a well-crafted 73 off 150 balls, including nine fours. The dismissal ended a crucial 96-run sixth-wicket stand that had steadied the West Indies innings. Chase continued to frustrate the visitors, combining with veteran pacer Kemar Roach in a useful 35-run partnership before Ubaid Shah produced a superb delivery to clean-bowl the West Indies skipper shortly after he guided his side beyond the 300-run mark. Roach contributed 19 before Sajid Khan struck twice in quick succession, removing both the experienced fast bowler and Shamar Joseph to leave the hosts reeling at 326-9. However, Pakistan were made to wait for the final wicket as Jayden Seales and Jomel Warrican added 18 valuable runs for the last wicket. Sajid wrapped up the innings by dismissing Seales for eight, finishing with outstanding figures of 4 for 85 in 32.4 overs. Ali Usman, Mohammad Ali and Ubaid Shah provided excellent support, claiming two wickets apiece.
In the second Test against Pakistan in Port of Spain, West Indies were bowled out for 344 runs in their first innings. Roston Chase was the top scorer with 70 runs, followed by Justin Greaves with 73 runs.
For Pakistan, Sajid Khan took four wickets, while Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Ali, and Ali Usman each secured two wickets. West Indies had previously won the first Test, leading the two-match series 0-1.
The West Indies cricket team was all out for 344 runs in their first innings against Pakistan in the ongoing second Test match.
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly under fire following the decision to drop Mohammad Abbas from the playing XI for the Second Test.
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