West Indies bat first against Pakistan in Test series opener
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
West Indies have opted to bat first as they face Pakistan in the first Test of the series on August 2, 2026. The West Indies are looking to secure a series sweep, having won the previous match. Pakistan has made two changes, with Awais Zafar and Ubaid Shah making their Test debuts, while Mohammad Abbas has been dropped from the squad. The match is currently in progress.
- •West Indies chose to bat first in the Test match.
- •Pakistan trails the series 1-0 entering this match.
- •Awais Zafar and Ubaid Shah debut for Pakistan.
- •Mohammad Abbas is dropped from the Pakistani lineup.
- 2:30 PMESPNcricinfo — Unchanged West Indies bat first seeking series sweep, Pakistan drop Mohammad Abbas
"Awais Zafar and Ubaid Shah make their Test debuts for Pakistan, who trail the series 1-0
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