By: News Desk 92Pavilion | Updated: August 5, 2026
Quick Answer: Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test at Queen’s Park Oval, levelling the two-match series 1-1. The win ended an eight-match losing streak away from home. It marked Pakistan’s first overseas Test victory in three years. Abdullah Shafique and captain Babar Azam guided the chase, while spinners Sajid Khan and Ali Usman did the damage with the ball.
A Long Wait Finally Ends
Pakistan’s struggles away from home had stretched on for years before this result. Their last overseas Test win came against Sri Lanka back in 2023, during Babar Azam’s first stint as captain. Since then, Pakistan lost series 3-0 in Australia, 2-0 in South Africa, and 2-0 in Bangladesh under Shan Masood’s leadership. That run proved poor enough that the team eventually relieved Masood of the captaincy.
Babar’s return as captain didn’t start smoothly either. Pakistan lost the first Test of this series at Tarouba by 90 runs, extending their away losing streak to eight matches. The second Test, though, told a very different story.
How Pakistan Won It
Chasing a modest target of 75 in the fourth innings, Pakistan got home comfortably. They reached 77 for 2 shortly after lunch on day four. Babar Azam and Abdullah Shafique guided the chase with unbeaten knocks of 24 runs each, sealing the win when Babar hit back-to-back sixes off left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican.
The platform for victory had been set earlier in the match. Spinners Sajid Khan and Ali Usman took full advantage of a wearing pitch at Queen’s Park Oval. Sajid finished the match with eight wickets across both innings. Usman wrapped up West Indies’ second innings quickly on the fourth morning, picking up the wickets of Kemar Roach and Alzarri Joseph as the tail folded in under half an hour.
Shafique’s Standout Series
Abdullah Shafique’s contribution went well beyond his role in the winning chase. His first-innings century helped Pakistan build a lead of 43 runs despite Warrican’s six-wicket haul. He earned the Player of the Match award for his efforts across the Test.
He described the comeback as deeply personal. The match felt like a debut for him, he said, after a difficult stretch without regular opportunities. He shared the Player of the Series award with West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves.
What Babar Azam Said
Speaking after the win, Babar Azam credited months of preparation for the result. “We had been preparing for this series for the last three months with a red-ball camp at the NCA in Lahore,” he said. “When we saw the pitch, it looked more similar to how we have in Pakistan.”
He pointed to Shafique’s first-innings batting and the spinners’ second-innings performance as the key moments that shaped the win. Execution of the team’s plans made the difference, he added.
A Series That Followed a Familiar Pattern
The 1-1 result marked the third consecutive Test series between these two sides to end in a draw. It was also West Indies’ first series against Pakistan since they last won a series back in 2000, giving the hosts reason to feel confident heading into the contest despite the eventual result.
For West Indies, questions now surround the future of veteran fast bowler Kemar Roach. He’ll be close to 39 by the time of the next home series, and this match may have been his last Test.
What This Means for Pakistan
Beyond ending the losing streak, the win offers Pakistan real momentum heading into their next assignment in England. Pakistan has faced years of disappointing overseas results. A red-ball series win of any kind, built on disciplined bowling and composed batting under pressure, gives the team something concrete to build on.
For Babar Azam personally, the result also marks a strong start to his second stint as Test captain. This follows a period marked by scrutiny over his previous leadership run.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Pakistan win the Test series against West Indies?
The series ended 1-1, with Pakistan winning the second Test by eight wickets after losing the first.
How long had Pakistan’s away Test losing streak lasted?
Pakistan had lost eight consecutive away Tests before this win, with their previous overseas victory coming against Sri Lanka in 2023.
Who was the standout performer for Pakistan?
Abdullah Shafique was named Player of the Match for his first-innings century and composed batting in the chase, while sharing Player of the Series honours with Justin Greaves.
Where does Pakistan play next?
Pakistan are set to travel to England for their next Test assignment following this series.
This report is based on reporting from Al Jazeera, ESPNcricinfo, and Pakistan Today.
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