West Indies chase back‑to‑back Test series wins against Pakistan in Trinidad

The West Indies Test team opened a two‑match series against Pakistan on July 25 at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad, the 13th Caribbean venue to host a Test. Coach Daren Sammy highlighted the emotional significance of the series, the first since the passing of Sir Garfield Sobers, and urged the side to honour his legacy.

West Indies secured a 90‑run victory in the opening match, propelled by Shai Hope’s 92 and a dominant spell from Jayden Seales, who dismissed Babar Azam for 58. The second Test is scheduled for August 2 at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain. The team aims to achieve consecutive series wins for the first time since 2022, building on recent strong batting totals and milestones such as Kemar Roach’s 300 Test wickets.

Key player match‑ups highlighted include Hope versus Mohammad Abbas, Seales versus Babar Azam, and Shamar Joseph versus Imam‑ul‑Haq, underscoring the competitive battles that will shape the series finale.