Pakistan beat West Indies in 2nd Test ending 8-match overseas losing streak

The Story in Brief

Pakistan ended an eight-match away Test losing streak with an eight-wicket win over the West Indies in the second and final Test on 5 August 2026, drawing the two-match series 1-1. Abdullah Shafique, who scored a first-innings century, and captain Babar Azam shared an unbroken 77 for the second wicket, each finishing unbeaten on 24 as Pakistan reached the target shortly after lunch on Day 4. Babar completed the chase with two sixes off Jomel Warrican, whose six-wicket haul in the West Indies’ first innings had kept Pakistan’s lead to 43.

Pakistan’s spin attack dominated the fourth-innings chase on a wearing Queen’s Park Oval wicket: Sajid Khan and Ali Usman had earlier taken eight wickets between them as West Indies were bowled out for 117, setting a target of 75. Brandon King missed the second innings with a back injury. Pakistan’s last away Test win had been versus Sri Lanka in 2023; Pakistan had lost the first Test at Tarouba earlier in this series.

The Indian Opinion

The reporting focuses on playing and selection decisions without strong partisan language, but readers should note some emphatic descriptions-such as the idea that conditions “looked more similar to how they are in Pakistan” or that the selection change was “vindicated”-are based on post-match views from Pakistan’s captain and may reflect hindsight. West Indies’ captain also commented on selection and disappointment. Given match complexities, it is reasonable to present both tactical choices and pitch influence while acknowledging uncertainty about whether a different XI would have produced a different result. The facts on scores, wickets and the series outcome are clear and supported in the report.

Original article: West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test: Pakistan wins to end 8-match overseas losing streak in Tests (www.thehindu.com)

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