Pakistan secures first away Test win in three years against West Indies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
Pakistan registered an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the second Test at Port of Spain, concluding the two-match series 1-1. This win marks Pakistan's first away victory in Test cricket since July 2023. Chasing a target of 75 runs, Pakistan reached 77/2 on the fourth morning, with Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam both remaining unbeaten on 24. Earlier, Pakistan bowled the West Indies out for 117 in their second innings, aided by strong performances from Sajid Khan and Ali Usman. This victory could change the of the World Test Championship standings.
- •Pakistan's last away Test win was against Sri Lanka in July 2023.
- •Sajid Khan took 4 wickets for 32 runs in the West Indies' second innings.
- •West Indies finished the series with two wins in 12 matches in the Test Championship.
- •The match took place at Queen's Park Oval on August 5, 2026.
- •Babar Azam returned as captain after a series of leadership changes.
- 11:11 PMYahoo Sports — Babar Azam's Pakistan register first away Test win after three years, beat West Indies by 8 wickets
"The two-match series finished 1-1 after the West Indies had won the first Test by 90 runs.
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