# Pakistan levels Test series against West Indies

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/babar-azams-test-century-drought
> Updated: 2026-08-09T00:00:00.000Z. Sources: 34. Developments: 3.

Pakistan leveled the two-match Test series against the West Indies with an eight-wicket victory in the second Test at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain. The win ended an eight-match overseas losing streak, marking Pakistan’s first away Test victory since July 2023.

Abdullah Shafique earned player-of-the-match honors after scoring an unbeaten 160 in the first innings, which included a 191-run third-wicket partnership with captain Babar Azam. Babar contributed 88 in the first innings and an unbeaten 24 in the chase. Pakistan’s tactical decision to select off-spinner Sajid Khan and debutant Ali Usman over experienced seamer Mohammad Abbas proved effective in adjusting to spin-friendly conditions.

The victory earned Pakistan 12 World Test Championship points, moving the team from ninth to eighth place with a 22.22% points share, while the West Indies dropped to ninth. Despite the series equalizer, concerns persist regarding middle-order consistency, specifically involving Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Rizwan. Pakistan is scheduled to begin a three-Test series against England on August 19.

## Claims

- Abdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten 24 in the chase. (corroborated by 13 sources)
- Babar Azam scored 24 not out in the chase and 88 in the first innings. (corroborated by 12 sources)
- The victory leveled the two‑match series 1‑1. (corroborated by 11 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. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Pakistan chased a target of 75 runs, finishing at 77/2. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- West Indies were bowled out for 117 runs in their second innings. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- Pakistan scored 387 runs in the first innings, West Indies 344, giving Pakistan a 43‑run lead. (corroborated by 10 sources)
- The win ended Pakistan’s eight‑match overseas Test losing streak, their first away Test win since July 2023. (corroborated by 10 sources)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-09: Pakistan levels Test series against West Indies

Pakistan leveled their Test series against the West Indies with an eight-wicket win in Port of Spain, led by Abdullah Shafique’s unbeaten 160.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pakistan-levels-test-series-against-west-indies

### 2026-08-04: Pakistan ends overseas losing streak with series‑leveling win over West Indies

Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets in Port of Spain, ending an eight‑match overseas losing streak, leveling the series 1‑1 and moving to eighth in the WTC standings.

32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/babar-azams-test-century-drought-persists-as-west-indies-secure-series-lead

### 2026-07-26: Babar Azam Passes 4,500 Test Runs Milestone for Pakistan

Babar Azam became the 10th Pakistani to exceed 4,500 Test runs, reaching 4,504 at the West Indies series, though his last century dates back to Dec 2022.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/babar-azam-passes-4500-test-runs-milestone-for-pakistan

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