Pakistan Levels Series with Dominant Eight-Wicket Win Over West Indies on Day 4
Pakistan's comprehensive victory in the second Test at Queen's Park Oval draws the series 1-1, with the West Indies slipping to the bottom of the World Test Championship standings.
The story
Pakistan secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over the West Indies on Day 4 of the second Test at Queen's Park Oval, leveling the two-match series 1-1. Resuming their second innings at a precarious 103/6, the West Indies' tail quickly folded, dismissed for just 117 inside the first half-hour of play.
Pakistan's spinners, Sajid Khan (4/32) and Ali Usman (4/39), were instrumental, sharing eight wickets to set a modest target of 75 runs. Despite losing openers Imam-ul-Haq for 9 and Azan Awais for 18, first-innings centurion Abdullah Shafique (24*) and captain Babar Azam (24*) comfortably guided Pakistan to their target.
Babar Azam sealed the win in style, hitting consecutive sixes off spinner Jomel Warrican shortly after lunch. This win marks Pakistan's first Test victory at Queen's Park Oval since 1977 and ends an eight-match losing streak away from home in Test matches.
Latest results
| Match | Format | Result | Star |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Indies vs Pakistan | Test | Pakistan won by 8 wickets | Sajid Khan (4/32) & Ali Usman (4/39) |
| Ireland vs Afghanistan | ODI | Match abandoned due to rain | N/A |
| United Arab Emirates vs Canada | ODI | Result not available | N/A |
Series in play
Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026. 2nd Test, series drawn 1-1
Afghanistan tour of Ireland, 2026. 1st ODI, series level 0-0 (match abandoned)
ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27. 123rd Match, UAE vs Canada (result not available)
Tables that matter
| Competition | Position | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 | Australia (1st), South Africa (2nd), Pakistan (8th), West Indies (9th) | Pakistan climbed to 8th, while West Indies dropped to last place after their recent Test. |
| ICC Men's ODI Team Rankings (July 2026) | Australia (1st), India (2nd), South Africa (3rd) | Australia maintains the top spot, with India closely behind. |
| ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings (February/July 2026) | India (1st), Australia (2nd) | India continues to lead the T20I rankings. |
What we'll be watching
- West Indies vs Pakistan [Test], 2nd Test, Day 5 (if required) — Queen's Park Oval (2026-08-06T14:00Z)
- Brazil vs Peru [T20I], 1st Match, South American Men's T20I Championship — Los Pinos Polo Club 1 (2026-08-06T14:30Z)
- Mexico vs Panama [T20I], 2nd Match, South American Men's T20I Championship — Los Pinos Polo Club 1 (2026-08-06T19:00Z)
- Sri Lanka XI vs India, 3-Day Warm-up Match, Day 1 — Nondescripts Cricket Club Ground (2026-08-07T04:30Z)
- Ireland vs Afghanistan [ODI], 2nd ODI, Afghanistan tour of Ireland — Bready Cricket Club (2026-08-07T09:45Z)
- Scotland vs Canada, 124th Match, ICC Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 — Forthill (2026-08-07T10:00Z)
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