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Pakistan ends overseas losing streak with series‑leveling win over West Indies
Pakistan defeated the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test at Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain, on 5‑6 August 2026. After posting 387 runs in the first innings to a 43‑run lead over West Indies’ 344, Pakistan bowled the hosts out for 117 in the second innings and chased the modest target of 75 runs, reaching 77/2.
Abdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten 160 in the first innings and added 24* in the chase, earning player‑of‑the‑match honours. Captain Babar Azam contributed 88 in the first innings and an unbeaten 24 in the chase, hitting consecutive sixes to finish the match.
The victory ended Pakistan’s eight‑match overseas Test losing streak, marking their first away Test win since July 2023. The series was levelled at 1‑1, and Pakistan moved from ninth to eighth place in the World Test Championship 2025‑27 standings, with its points percentage rising to 22.22 after gaining 12 points. West Indies dropped to ninth. Pakistan’s next assignment is a three‑Test series in England.
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Abdullah Shafique · Babar Azam · Brandon King · Iceland Cricket · Pakistan cricket team · Pakistan national cricket team · Queen's Park Oval · Queen's Park Oval, Port of Spain · Sajid Khan · West Indies cricket team
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- [● 7 SOURCES] West Indies were bowled out for 117 in their second innings. mymotherlode.com · lethbridgeherald.com · www.arabnews.pk · arynews.tv · www.lankanewspapers.com · +1 more
- [● 11 SOURCES] The victory leveled the two‑match series 1‑1. mymotherlode.com · lethbridgeherald.com · www.arabnews.pk · arynews.tv · caribbeancricket.com · +5 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] It was Pakistan’s first overseas Test win in three years, the previous one being against Sri Lanka in July 2023. mymotherlode.com · www.arabnews.pk · arynews.tv · udaipurkiran.com
- [● 10 SOURCES] Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad on 5‑6 August 2026. www.ipl.com · mymotherlode.com · lethbridgeherald.com · www.arabnews.pk · arynews.tv · +4 more
- [● 7 SOURCES] Target was 75 runs; Pakistan chased it with two wickets lost, finishing at 77/2. mymotherlode.com · lethbridgeherald.com · www.arabnews.pk · arynews.tv · www.lankanewspapers.com · +1 more
- [● 9 SOURCES] The win ended Pakistan’s eight‑match overseas Test losing streak. mymotherlode.com · lethbridgeherald.com · www.arabnews.pk · arynews.tv · www.lankanewspapers.com · +3 more
- [● 8 SOURCES] Pakistan scored 387 in the first innings, West Indies 344, giving Pakistan a 43‑run lead. mymotherlode.com · lethbridgeherald.com · www.arabnews.pk · arynews.tv · www.lankanewspapers.com · +2 more
- [● 13 SOURCES] Abdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten 24 in the chase. mymotherlode.com · lethbridgeherald.com · www.arabnews.pk · arynews.tv · www.lankanewspapers.com · +8 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] It was Pakistan’s first overseas Test win in three years, the previous being against Sri Lanka in July 2023. www.ipl.com · udaipurkiran.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Pakistan chased a target of 75 runs, losing only two wickets. www.ipl.com · navbharatlive.com · mymotherlode.com
- [● 12 SOURCES] Abdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten 160 in Pakistan’s first innings. www.ipl.com · navbharatlive.com · mymotherlode.com · islamabadpost.com.pk · lethbridgeherald.com · +7 more
- [● 12 SOURCES] Babar Azam scored 24 not out in the chase and 88 in the first innings. www.ipl.com · navbharatlive.com · mymotherlode.com · islamabadpost.com.pk · lethbridgeherald.com · +7 more