Pakistan ended a grueling eight-match losing streak in away Tests by clinicaly defeating the West Indies by eight wickets in the second and final Test in Port of Spain. The victory squares the series 1-1, ensuring Pakistan avoids a series defeat after losing the opening match in Tarouba by 90 runs.

Spin Duo Dominate at Queen's Park Oval

The match reached its conclusion on Day 4 as Pakistan's spinners tore through the West Indies' second innings. The hosts, who began the day on 103/6 with a slender 60-run lead, were bundled out for just 117—their third-lowest Test total against Pakistan.

Off-spinner Sajid Khan (4/32) and left-arm spinner Ali Usman (4/39) made history by becoming the first Pakistani pair to take four-wicket hauls in the same innings in the Caribbean, and the first visiting spin duo to achieve the feat in 50 years. The collapse was accelerated by the absence of Brandon King, who missed the second innings due to a lower back injury sustained while executing a brilliant direct-hit run-out of Babar Azam on Day 3.

Clinical Chase and Key Performances

Chasing a modest target of 75, Pakistan encountered some early turbulence. Jayden Seales removed Imam-ul-Haq in the fifth over, and Shamar Joseph later induced an inside-edge from Azan Awais. However, Abdullah Shafique and captain Babar Azam remained composed to steer the visitors home. Shafique, who had dominated the first innings with a superb unbeaten 160, finished the chase unbeaten on 24, while Babar Azam closed the game with two sixes to end on 24 not out.

End of a Long Exile

This victory marks Pakistan's first Test win on foreign soil since July 2023, when they defeated Sri Lanka. The result comes after a period of instability involving multiple changes in coaches, selectors, and captains. Under the leadership of Babar Azam and head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed, Pakistan has finally returned to winning ways overseas.

The win also impacts the World Test Championship standings, with Pakistan moving up to eighth place (22.22% points), while the West Indies drop to ninth (20.83% points). West Indies' struggle continues as they have not won a Test series against Pakistan since 2000.

"Pakistan moved closer to a rare away Test win after reducing West Indies to 103/6 at stumps on Day 3... looking to secure their first away Test victory since 2023."