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Babar Azam cites batting failures in Pakistan's loss to West Indies

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 7:58 AM

Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Babar Azam cites batting failures in Pakistan's loss to West Indies

Summary

Pakistan lost the first Test against West Indies by 90 runs on July 29. Captain Babar Azam acknowledged the team's batting struggles, particularly the collapse of the top order, during the chase for 211 runs. Pakistan was down to 71 for 9 before a last-wicket stand added 49 runs, with Babar finishing unbeaten on 58. The defeat marks Pakistan's eighth consecutive loss in away Tests, leaving them at the bottom of the ICC World Test Championship standings. The second Test is scheduled to begin in Port of Spain on August 2.

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Status Watch

•Pakistan needs 211 runs to win but collapses to 71 for 9.
•Babar Azam scores an unbeaten 58 but lacks support.
•Pakistan's defeat leaves them last in the World Test Championship.
•Shan Masood's injury added to the team's batting woes.
•Next Test set for August 2 in Port of Spain.

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7:58 AMYahoo Sports — 'Weren't upto the mark': Babar Azam points out two key reasons for Pakistan's 90-run defeat to West Indies

What they're saying

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Babar Azam admitted Pakistan 'weren't up to the mark' as a batting unit in their 90-run loss to West Indies, blaming top-order collapses and key injuries.
— Yahoo Sports

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