Pakistan win first away Test in three years, draw series with West Indies

Pakistan secured its first away Test victory in three years, defeating the West Indies by eight wickets at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain. The win leveled the two‑match series at 1‑1, giving the visitors a morale‑boosting finish after losing the opening Test in Bridgetown. Pakistan’s chase of the target set by the hosts was anchored by a solid partnership in the middle order, which propelled them past the required runs with six wickets in hand.

West Indies posted a first‑innings total that gave them a modest lead, but Pakistan’s bowlers responded with disciplined spellwork, taking key wickets and restricting the Caribbean side to a sub‑300 score. In reply, Pakistan’s top order amassed a steady run chase, highlighted by a half‑century from the opening batsman and a crucial contribution from the number three. The eight‑wicket margin not only marked Pakistan’s first overseas Test win since 2023 but also ensured a drawn series, setting the stage for both teams to regroup ahead of their upcoming international commitments.