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Babar Azam's Century Drought Persists as Pakistan Levels Ser levels Test series against West Indies
Pakistan’s captain Babar Azam reached Pakistan leveled the 4,500‑run milestone in two-match Test cricket but remains without a hundred since December 2022, extending his four‑year century drought. In series against the West Indies with an eight-wicket victory in the second Test at Queen’s Park Oval, Pakistan posted 387 in the first innings, taking a 43‑run lead over the West Indies’ 344. The hosts were then bowled out for 117, setting Pakistan a modest target Port of 75. Babar was run out for 88 again, while debutant Spain. The win ended an eight-match overseas losing streak, marking Pakistan’s first away Test victory since July 2023. Abdullah Shafique added earned player-of-the-match honors after scoring an unbeaten 160 in the first innings and 24 in the chase, guiding Pakistan to innings, which included a seven‑wicket victory (77/2). 191-run third-wicket partnership with captain Babar also Azam. Babar contributed 88 in the first innings and an unbeaten 24 in the chase, hitting consecutive sixes. Spinners chase. Pakistan’s tactical decision to select off-spinner Sajid Khan and debutant Ali Usman each claimed four wickets, underpinning the win. The eight‑wicket triumph leveled the two‑match series 1‑1, ended Pakistan’s eight‑match overseas losing streak and marked its first away Test win since July 2023. over experienced seamer Mohammad Abbas proved effective in adjusting to spin-friendly conditions. The result victory earned Pakistan 12 World Test Championship points, moving Pakistan the team from ninth to eighth place with a 22.22 % 22.22% points share, while the West Indies slipped dropped to tenth. The victory also set up Pakistan’s upcoming three‑Test ninth. Despite the series in England. Babar’s personal century drought remains equalizer, concerns persist regarding middle-order consistency, specifically involving Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Rizwan. Pakistan is scheduled to begin a focal point despite the team’s collective success. three-Test series against England on August 19.