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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WI vs PAK 2nd Test: Babar Azam's wait for Test century continues; Pakistan on brink of victory vs West Indies
Pakistan will look to dismiss the remaining batters quickly on Day 4 and chase a modest target to secure their first away Test victory since 2023. West Indies, meanwhile, are aiming to complete a 2-0 series sweep after winning the opening Test by 90 runs.
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.
Babar Azam's near four-year wait for Test century continues as Pakistan skipper misses ton in bizarre fashion
Babar Azam last scored a Test century in December 2022 against New Zealand as his wait of close to four years continued after he was dismissed on 88 during the first innings of the second Test against West Indies. Babar was run out on 88 during the first innings.
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