Pakistan secured a superb 8-wicket victory in the second Test against the West Indies.
The second and final Test between the West Indies and Pakistan was played in Trinidad. In this match, the West Indies, who batted first, were bowled out for 344 in their first innings, while Pakistan were dismissed for 387 in their first innings. As a result, Pakistan took a 43-run lead over the West Indies.
Starting their second innings 43 runs behind Pakistan, the West Indies were bowled out for 117. As a result, Pakistan were set a target of 75 runs to win. Chasing the modest target of 75, Pakistan began their second innings and reached the target in 23.3 overs to secure a commanding victory by 8 wickets.
Abdullah Shafique, who had played brilliantly in the first innings to score 160*, remained unbeaten on 24 runs in the second innings. Likewise, captain Babar Azam, who had impressed with 88 runs in the first innings, was unbeaten on 24 runs.
Abdullah Shafique, who delivered an outstanding performance, was named Player of the Match, while Justin Greaves and Babar Azam were named the series heroes.
With this victory, Pakistan leveled the two-match Test series at 1-1. In addition, the Pakistan team has put an end to the defeats it had been suffering in overseas matches.
Having lost the last 8 Test matches played overseas, the Pakistan team has now brought that losing streak to an end.