West Indies were bowled out for 344 on the second day of the Test match. Pakistan responded with a composed batting effort that left them just 78 runs behind at stumps.
Azan Awais Sets the Platform with 55
Azan Awais scored 55 to give Pakistan a steady start after the West Indies innings closed. His knock helped the team avoid any early collapse and allowed the middle order to build from a secure position.
The openers faced the new ball with care before Azan Awais found his rhythm and reached his half-century. Once he departed, the focus shifted to the next pair of batters who continued the momentum.
Abdullah Shafique Reaches Three Figures
Abdullah Shafique produced a century that anchored the innings. His knock came at a crucial stage and ensured Pakistan stayed in touch with the West Indies total throughout the afternoon and evening sessions.
Shafique mixed solid defence with well-timed boundaries. Supporters watched as he moved past fifty and then completed his hundred, keeping the required run rate manageable for the side.
Shafique’s innings showed the patience needed on a surface that offered assistance to the bowlers at times.
Babar Azam Remains Unbeaten on 86
Babar Azam finished the day unbeaten on 86. His presence at the crease gave Pakistan a strong chance of overtaking the West Indies score on the third morning.
Babar played with his trademark timing and placed the ball into gaps consistently. He rotated the strike effectively with his partner and punished any loose deliveries on offer.
- West Indies total: 344 all out
- Pakistan score at close of play: 266 for the loss of two wickets
- Deficit at stumps: 78 runs
- Azan Awais: 55
- Abdullah Shafique: 100
- Babar Azam: 86 not out
The partnership between Shafique and Babar Azam proved decisive in reducing the deficit quickly. Both batters looked comfortable against the West Indies attack and added valuable runs in the final hour.
Day Two Summary and Team Position
By the close of play Pakistan had erased most of the West Indies advantage. The 78-run deficit means the home side still needs to bat with discipline on day three to gain the upper hand.
The West Indies bowlers tried several plans but could not break the stand between the two Pakistan middle-order players. Fielders were kept busy as boundaries flowed at regular intervals.
With two wickets down and two established batters at the crease, Pakistan hold a favourable position heading into the third day. The focus will now turn to how the lower order supports the current partnership if further wickets fall early tomorrow.