Pakistan has ended a three-year wait for an overseas Test victory, 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 momentum shifted decisively on the fourth day. Resuming with a 75-run lead, the West Indies lost their final four wickets in just half an hour. Disciplined bowling from Ali Usman and Mohammad Ali dismantled the hosts’ second innings, leaving Pakistan with a modest target of 75 runs to secure the win.
The West Indies’ collapse began early in the morning, with Kemar Roach departing without adding to his overnight score. Shortly after, Justin Greaves fell to Mohammad Ali while attempting an aggressive shot. With Brandon King unable to bat due to injury, the responsibility fell to Shamar Joseph. Despite hitting a few boundaries, Joseph was eventually 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 aggressive and, following the lunch break, steered the team to victory with an unbeaten 24-run partnership.
This triumph breaks Pakistan’s eight-match winless streak in overseas Tests and provides a significant confidence boost ahead of their upcoming tour of England. The match concluded with final scores of West Indies 280 and 189, while Pakistan finished with 395 and 76/2. Pakistan was declared the winner by eight wickets, officially leveling the series.