Pakistan Secures Eight-Wicket Victory Over West Indies in Second Test

Pakistan secured an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second Test in Port of Spain. Abdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten 160, playing a key role in the win. This victory marked another significant overseas Test success for Pakistan, following their last away series win in 2023 against Sri Lanka.

Pakistan is now close to victory in the second Test match against the West Indies.

Pakistan has established a commanding position in the second Test against the West Indies in Port of Spain, largely thanks to a historic innings from Abdullah Shafique and a strong bowling performance.

By the close of play, Pakistan had reduced the West Indies to 103 for six in their second innings. The hosts hold an overall lead of just 60 runs. Off-spinner Sajid Khan was the chief destroyer, claiming four wickets, while another bowler picked up two.

Earlier, Pakistan was bowled out for 377 in their first innings. The highlight was Abdullah Shafique's score of over 150. With this achievement, he became the first Pakistani batsman to score 150 or more runs in a Test match in the West Indies in 49 years. The last player to do so was Majid Khan, who scored 167 in 1977. For the West Indies, reports indicated one of their bowlers took six wickets in Pakistan's innings.

Pakistan’s spinners put their team on course for a series-levelling victory as the West Indies stumbled to 103 for six — a lead of just 60 runs — on an eventful third day of the second and final Test in Trinidad on Tuesday. Abdullah Shafique’s unbeaten 160 ensured Pakistan reached a first-innings total of 387. Sajid Khan then made a significant contribution by taking four second-innings wickets, while Ali Usman claimed two, including home captain Roston Chase caught-and-bowled off the final ball of the day. West Indies left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican had earlier taken six for 112 in Pakistan's first innings. Pakistan’s first innings saw a gradual slide after starting the day at 266 for two, with the last eight wickets falling for 106 runs. Captain Babar Azam was run out for 86 after attempting a non-existent single, and regular opener Brandon King was injured while effecting his dismissal, with uncertainty over his availability to bat on day four. Justin Greaves will carry the fight for the West Indies into the fourth morning.

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.