Pakistan beats West Indies to end 8-match overseas losing streak in test matches

Pakistan ended its eight-match losing streak away from home in test matches with a resounding eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the second and final cricket test on Wednesday (August 5, 2026).

First innings century-maker Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam, in his first series since being reappointed as captain, led Pakistan to 77-2 with unbeaten knocks of 24 runs each as the visitors achieved victory shortly after lunch on Day 4 and drew the series 1-1.

Babar knocked off the target by hitting back-to-back sixes against left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican, whose six-wicket haul in the first innings had limited Pakistan’s lead to 43 runs.

“You are always satisfied with the win,” Babar said. “The most important thing was that we executed our plans whether it was how Abdullah Shafique batting or how the spinners bowled in the second innings.”