Pakistan registered an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the second Test at Port of Spain to secure an important win in the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) 2025-27 cycle. The result ended Pakistan's prolonged losing streak in away Tests and lifted the team one place in the WTC standings.
Pakistan were set a target of 75 runs on the fourth day and reached it after losing two wickets. The result helped Pakistan move up one position in the WTC points table, while West Indies dropped one place.
Before this match, Pakistan were placed ninth and last in the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 standings. The team had a low points percentage (PCT) following a series of poor results. With the victory over West Indies, Pakistan improved to eighth place with a PCT of 22.22, while West Indies slipped to ninth.
Australia continue to lead the current WTC standings with a PCT of 87.50 after b performances in their opening matches. India are fifth with a PCT of 48.15, having won four of their first nine Tests. India will look to improve their position and move into the top four in the upcoming matches.
The victory was significant for Pakistan as it ended the team's run of eight consecutive defeats in away Test matches. The win against West Indies brought an end to Pakistan's struggles in overseas conditions.
Opening batter Abdullah Shafique played the leading role in Pakistan's victory. He remained unbeaten on 160 in the first innings, facing 333 deliveries and hitting 15 fours and three sixes. His innings helped Pakistan establish a b first-innings position.
Shafique was named Player of the Match for his performance. His innings was also a notable record, as he became the first Pakistani batter in nearly five decades to score more than 150 runs in a Test match on West Indies soil.
Pakistan's first innings featured a 183-run partnership for the third wicket between Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam. The stand helped the visitors recover from early setbacks and build a competitive total. Babar scored 88 runs from 147 balls before being run out short of a century. In the second innings, both Babar and Shafique remained unbeaten on 24 as Pakistan completed the successful chase.
The third day of the match was dominated by the bowlers, with 14 wickets falling during the day's play. West Indies spinner Jomel Warrican claimed six wickets.
