Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test at Queen’s Park Oval to level the two-match series 1-1. Abdullah Shafique produced another outstanding innings, while Pakistan’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to secure a deserved victory and share the series honours.
Pakistan Beat West Indies to Level Test Series
Pakistan required only 75 runs after dismissing West Indies for 117 in their second innings.
The visitors comfortably completed the chase in 23.3 overs while losing only two wickets.
Abdullah Shafique remained unbeaten on 24, and captain Babar Azam added an unbeaten 24 to guide Pakistan home.
The result ensured both teams finished the series level at one victory each.
Bowlers Finish the Job
West Indies resumed day four on 103 for six with a lead of only 60 runs.
Pakistan’s attack quickly wrapped up the innings by taking the remaining four wickets in just 5.2 overs.Ali Usman finished with four wickets for 39 runs, while Sajid Khan claimed four for 32.
Mohammad Ali removed Justin Greaves before Ali dismissed Kemar Roach and Shamar Joseph to end the innings.Brandon King did not bat because of injury.
Shafique and Babar Complete Comfortable Chase
Pakistan lost Imam-ul-Haq for nine after Jayden Seales struck early.Azan Awais added 18 before Shamar Joseph bowled him, leaving Pakistan at 42 for two.Shafique and Babar then combined for an unbeaten 35-run partnership.Babar accelerated near the finish by hitting two fours and two sixes in his quick 24 from 30 deliveries.
Abdullah Shafique Earns Player of the Match
Shafique laid the foundation for victory with an unbeaten 160 from 323 balls in Pakistan’s first innings.He struck 15 boundaries and three sixes during one of the finest knocks of the series.His unbeaten scores of 160 and 24 earned him the Player of the Match award.
The victory highlighted Pakistan’s balanced performance with both bat and ball and provided a strong finish to the tour.
