WI vs PAK 2nd Test LIVE Score, Day 1: Babar Azam’s Pakistan Look to Avoid Series Defeat Against Roston Chase’s West Indies
WI vs PAK 2nd Test LIVE Score: Good Evening! Welcome to the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, where the series-deciding second Test between the West Indies and Pakistan will be held today, Sunday, August 2! After a thrilling opening clash that saw Roston Chase’s West Indies pull off a stunning 90-run victory, the hosts are riding high on confidence and hunting for a series sweep.
The first Test was an absolute rollercoaster. Despite batting collapses from both sides, the Windies bowlers showed incredible fire. Justin Greaves made history with his maiden five-wicket haul, while Jayden Seales completely tore through Pakistan’s lineup on the final day with a brilliant 5/20. Now, the pressure is entirely on a cornered Pakistani side. Captain Babar Azam fought hard in the first match, but his top order must step up today if they want to avoid a whitewash. Can Pakistan bounce back and level the series, or will the Windies seal a famous 2-0 sweep at home? Follow us for all the live updates, scores, and highlights from Day 1!
Live Updates
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01:20 (IST) 03 Aug 2026
50.4 overs: Wicket! Mohammad Ali strikes as Shai Hope departs for 29 off 68 balls. Hope went for a drive on a full delivery outside off but managed only a thick inside edge, which went straight to Mohammad Rizwan. Ali celebrated his breakthrough with delight as West Indies slipped to 173/5 at the end of the over, with the run rate at 3.41 in the third session of Day 1.
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00:00 (IST) 03 Aug 2026
Ubaid Shah has his maiden Test wicket, striking immediately after Pakistan brought pace back into the attack. Amir Jangoo attempts to glance a harmless delivery down the leg side but only manages a faint edge, and Mohammad Rizwan reacts sharply with a neat diving catch to his right. Jangoo departs for 26 off 55 balls after standing momentarily in disbelief, while Pakistan pick up another timely breakthrough.
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23:36 (IST) 02 Aug 2026
WICKET! Pakistan strike again, and another successful review does the trick. Sajid Khan tempted Kavem Hodge into the sweep, with the ball taking a faint glove before brushing the elbow on its way through to Mohammad Rizwan, who completed a sharp catch behind the stumps. The on-field umpire initially turned down the appeal, but Pakistan reviewed immediately, and UltraEdge confirmed the edge. Hodge departs for 10 off 44 balls.
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22:47 (IST) 02 Aug 2026
WICKET! Ali Usman strikes for his maiden Test wicket, and Pakistan's review pays off. Babar Azam backed his bowler's confidence, and the replay confirmed three reds. Usman fired in a quicker delivery on leg stump that spun sharply past Brandon King's bat before trapping him plumb in front. King departs for a fluent 46 off 50 balls, leaving West Indies two down.
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22:16 (IST) 02 Aug 2026
Play Resumes: The players are back on the field after the rain delay, with Pakistan captain Babar Azam gathering his side for a quick chat before play gets underway again. Mohammad Ali has the ball in hand to restart proceedings as the action resumes in Trinidad.
