Babar century drought in Tests continues as West Indies fight back in 2nd Test against Pakistan
Pakistan captain Babar Azam was run out for 88 during the second Test against the West Indies, extending his four-year century drought. Despite a strong partnership with Abdullah Shafique, Pakistan's middle order collapsed, leaving the team trailing by 11 runs at lunch on Day 3.
Why it matters
The match highlights the ongoing pressure on high-profile athletes to perform and the volatility of Test cricket momentum.
Pakistan captain Babar Azam was denied his first Test century in four years as West Indies fought back in the second and final cricket Test on Tuesday (August 4, 2026).
Babar, who last scored a Test century in December 2022 against New Zealand at Karachi, was run out for 88 by Brandon King's stunning direct throw from short cover before Pakistan's middle order collapsed and reached 333-6 at lunch on Day 3.
Pakistan still trails by 11 runs with Abdullah Shafique holding the fort at 132 not out and tailender Sajid Khan unbeaten on 16.
King picked up a lower back injury and had to be stretchered off after he fell awkwardly as his sharp throw ran out Babar at the striker's end when Shafique refused to go for a tight single and Babar couldn't recover his ground after running halfway to the wicket.
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