Pakistan ended a three-year wait for an overseas Test victory by defeating the West Indies by eight wickets in the second and final match of the series in Jamaica. This result brings the two-match series to a 1-1 draw, marking the third consecutive time a Test series between these two nations has ended in a stalemate. The win also serves as a successful start for Babar Azam in his second stint as Test captain.
The match momentum shifted decisively on the fourth day. The West Indies, who began the day with a 75-run lead, saw their final four wickets fall within just half an hour. Disciplined bowling from Ali Usman and Mohammad Ali dismantled the hosts’ second innings, setting Pakistan a modest target of 75 runs for victory.
The West Indies’ collapse began early when Kemar Roach departed without adding to the overnight total. Shortly after, Justin Greaves was dismissed while attempting an aggressive shot off Mohammad Ali. With Brandon King unable to bat due to injury, Shamar Joseph became the final hope. Despite hitting a few boundaries, Joseph was caught off the bowling of Ali Usman, ending the West Indies’ innings at 189 runs.
Chasing the small target, Pakistan faced early pressure after losing two quick wickets. Both Imam-ul-Haq and Azaan Awais were dismissed early, but first-innings centurion Abdullah Shafique and half-centurion Babar Azam stabilized the chase. The pair remained composed and, following the lunch break, steered the team to victory with an unbeaten 24-run partnership.
This triumph breaks Pakistan’s streak of eight winless Tests on foreign soil, providing a significant confidence boost ahead of their upcoming tour of England. The final match statistics saw the West Indies score 280 and 189, while Pakistan recorded 395 and 76/2. The series concludes at 1-1, with Pakistan officially declared the winners of the second Test by eight wickets.
