Pakistan defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the second and final Test in Jamaica, leveling the two-match series 1-1. The report, published on August 6, 2026, said Pakistan secured their first away Test victory in three years. It also marked a winning start for Babar Azam in his second stint as Test captain.

The match turned early on the fourth day when West Indies, resuming with a 75-run lead, lost their final four wickets in about half an hour. Controlled bowling by Ali Usman and Mohammad Ali dismissed the hosts for 189 in their second innings, leaving Pakistan a target of 75. Kemar Roach fell without adding to the overnight score, while Justin Greaves was dismissed attempting an aggressive shot. Brandon King could not bat because of injury.

Pakistan lost Imam-ul-Haq and Azan Awais early in the chase, but Babar and Abdullah Shafique completed the pursuit without further trouble. Shafique, a first-innings centurion, and Babar, who made a half-century, remained unbeaten. West Indies scored 280 and 189, while Pakistan made 395 and 76 for two. The win ended Pakistan's eight-Test away winless run.

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