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In late June 2026 the The West Indies defeated Sri Lanka, taking the lead continued their strong form in both mid‑2026, securing a 90‑run victory over Pakistan in the opening Test and T20 series. A month later they opened a of the two‑match Test series against Pakistan with a 90‑run victory at the Brian Lara Cricket Stadium. Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad. The West Indies Caribbean side posted 311 in the first innings, anchored driven by Shai Hope’s 92 and Kaveem Hodge’s 84, while Pakistan’s reply of Pakistan replied with 282 featured Shaan highlighted by Shan Masood’s century 109 and Imam‑ul‑Haq’s 63. In the second innings the Caribbean side were bowled out for 181, setting Pakistan a target Pakistan’s chase of 211. Pakistan fell short at 211 collapsed to 120, despite captain Babar Azam’s unbeaten 58. Fast bowlers 58, as West Indies pacers Jayden Seales (5/20) and (5/20), Mohammad Abbas (5/22) each claimed five wickets. and Justin Greaves (5/27) dismantled the batting order. The win gave West Indies a 1‑0 series lead and underscored reinforced their strong form across eighth‑place position in the 2026 international fixtures. World Test Championship, with Pakistan remaining at the bottom of the table. The series, alongside earlier successes against Sri Lanka, underscored the West Indies’ renewed competitiveness across formats in 2026.