West Indies fights back as Babar Azam falls short in second test

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Pakistan needs 18 more runs for a series-leveling victory against the West Indies in the second and final cricket test Wednesday as it seeks to end its eight-match losing streak away from home in test matches. First innings century-maker Abdullah Shafique was unbeaten on 21 while captain Babar Azam was not out on 7 with Pakistan reaching 57-2 at lunch on Day 4. Pakistan lost the wickets of Imam-ul-Haq, brilliantly snapped up by Justin Greaves in the slips cordon for 9 in Jayden Seales' first over, and Azan Awais was bowled by Shamar Joseph for 18.

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Pakistan captain Babar Azam was denied his first test century in four years as West Indies fought back in the second and final cricket test on Tuesday. Babar, who last scored a test century in December 2022 against New Zealand at Karachi, was run out for 88 by Brandon King’s stunning direct throw from short cover before Pakistan's middle order collapsed and reached 333-6 at lunch on Day 3.

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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.