Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test at Queen’s Park Oval to level the two-match series 1-1. Abdullah Shafique produced another outstanding innings, while Pakistan’s bowlers delivered a disciplined performance to secure a deserved victory and share the series honours.
_x000D_ _x000D_Pakistan Beat West Indies to Level Test Series
_x000D_Pakistan required only 75 runs after dismissing West Indies for 117 in their second innings.
_x000D_The visitors comfortably completed the chase in 23.3 overs while losing only two wickets.
_x000D_Abdullah Shafique remained unbeaten on 24, and captain Babar Azam added an unbeaten 24 to guide Pakistan home.
_x000D_The result ensured both teams finished the series level at one victory each.
_x000D_ _x000D_Bowlers Finish the Job
_x000D_West Indies resumed day four on 103 for six with a lead of only 60 runs.
_x000D_Pakistan’s attack quickly wrapped up the innings by taking the remaining four wickets in just 5.2 overs.
_x000D_Ali Usman finished with four wickets for 39 runs, while Sajid Khan claimed four for 32.
_x000D_Mohammad Ali removed Justin Greaves before Ali dismissed Kemar Roach and Shamar Joseph to end the innings.
_x000D_Brandon King did not bat because of injury.
_x000D_ _x000D_Shafique and Babar Complete Comfortable Chase
_x000D_Pakistan lost Imam-ul-Haq for nine after Jayden Seales struck early.
_x000D_Azan Awais added 18 before Shamar Joseph bowled him, leaving Pakistan at 42 for two.
_x000D_Shafique and Babar then combined for an unbeaten 35-run partnership.
_x000D_Babar accelerated near the finish by hitting two fours and two sixes in his quick 24 from 30 deliveries.
_x000D_ _x000D_Abdullah Shafique Earns Player of the Match
_x000D_Shafique laid the foundation for victory with an unbeaten 160 from 323 balls in Pakistan’s first innings.
_x000D_He struck 15 boundaries and three sixes during one of the finest knocks of the series.
_x000D_His unbeaten scores of 160 and 24 earned him the Player of the Match award.
_x000D_The victory highlighted Pakistan’s balanced performance with both bat and ball and provided a strong finish to the tour.
