West Indies secure 90-run victory over Pakistan, dedicate win to Sobers
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:16 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
The West Indies clinched a 90-run victory against Pakistan just after tea on day four of the first Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba. Jayden Seales took 5-20 in Pakistan's second innings as they were bowled out for 120 while chasing a target of 211. Despite a resilient partnership by Babar Azam and Muhammad Abbas, Pakistan slumped to their eighth consecutive defeat in Tests away from home. West Indies captain Roston Chase dedicated the win to the late Sir Garfield Sobers, who would have turned 90 on the day of the victory. The two teams will meet again in the second Test, starting on 2 August.
- •West Indies set a target of 211 runs for Pakistan.
- •Babar Azam scored an unbeaten 58 for Pakistan.
- •West Indies' pace attack included Seales taking 5-20.
- •The second Test begins on 2 August in Port of Spain.
- •West Indies dedicated the victory to Sir Garfield Sobers.
- 8:16 AMYahoo Sports — Seales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test
- 7:34 AMYahoo Sports — Jayden Seales' five-for powers West Indies to 90-run win over Pakistan in first Test
- 10:04 PMYahoo Sports — West Indies beat Pakistan & dedicate win to Sobers
- 9:59 PMBBC Sport — West Indies beat Pakistan & dedicate win to Sobers
"West Indies secured a ninety-run victory over Pakistan in the opening Test match. Jayden Seales was the standout bowler, taking five wickets in the second innings. Pakistan's batting collapsed, losing wickets rapidly while chasing a target of 211 runs. Captain Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 58 but received little support from teammates. The second Test of the series is scheduled to commence on Sunday.
"Jayden Seales takes 5-20 in second innings as West Indies' pace attack ruthlessly blow away Pakistan to secure a 90-run victory just after tea on day four of the first Test.
"Jayden Seales takes 5-20 in second innings as West Indies' pace attack ruthlessly blow away Pakistan to secure a 90-run victory just after tea on day four of the first Test.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 8:16 AMSeales takes five wickets as West Indies beat Pakistan in first Test
West Indies take a 1-0 lead in the two-Test series after Jayden Seales dominates with the ball on day 4 in Trinidad.
- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 7:34 AMJayden Seales' five-for powers West Indies to 90-run win over Pakistan in first Test
West Indies secured a ninety-run victory over Pakistan in the opening Test match. Jayden Seales was the standout bowler, taking five wickets in the second innings. Pakistan's batting collapsed, losing wickets rapidly while chasing a target of 211 runs. Captain Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 58 but received little support from teammates. The second Test of the series is scheduled to commence on Sunday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 28, 2026, 10:04 PMWest Indies beat Pakistan & dedicate win to Sobers
Jayden Seales takes 5-20 in second innings as West Indies' pace attack ruthlessly blow away Pakistan to secure a 90-run victory just after tea on day four of the first Test.
- BBC SportJul 28, 2026, 9:59 PMWest Indies beat Pakistan & dedicate win to Sobers
Jayden Seales takes 5-20 in second innings as West Indies' pace attack ruthlessly blow away Pakistan to secure a 90-run victory just after tea on day four of the first Test.
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