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Babar Century Drought in Tests Continues as West Indies Fights Back in 2nd Test Against Pakistan

  • On Monday, Pakistan reached 266-2 at stumps, driven by Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten 107 and captain Babar Azam's 86 in an unbroken 168-run third-wicket stand at Queen's Park Oval.
  • West Indies was bowled out for 344 in its first innings on Monday, with Justin Greaves scoring 73 and Roston Chase adding 70 before off-spinner Sajid Khan claimed 4-85.
  • Recalled after Shan Masood's finger injury, Shafique secured his first test century in two years off 185 balls, helping Pakistan recover while Babar played a vital guiding role throughout.
  • "Their partnership has been quite remarkable and that's just the thing we have been missing," said batting coach Asad Shafique, praising how the pair respected good deliveries.
  • Conditions improved considerably on Monday compared to the first test where Pakistan lost by 90 runs, leaving the tourists just 78 runs behind West Indies at Brian Lara Stadium.
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Pakistan takes control on Day 3 of the 2nd cricket test against West Indies

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) — West Indies led Pakistan by 60 runs with only four second-innings wickets in hand Tuesday after the dramatic third day of the second test played out on a turning pitch.

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