PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad: Captain Roston Chase produced a defiant anchoring half-century as West Indies posted a formidable first-innings total of 344 before Pakistan’s openers responded positively, reaching 137 for the loss of two wickets at the close of the second day’s play in the second Test here at the Queen’s Park Oval on Monday.
Sajid Khan takes four wickets as West Indies are dismissed for 344 in the first innings 🏏
Pakistan will bat after the lunch break #WIvPAK | #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/Dcz4S2eJQh
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 3, 2026
The home side, resuming their first innings from an overnight score of 239 for five, added a valuable 105 runs for the remaining five wickets before being bowled out in 105.4 overs. Chase’s gritty 70 off 126 deliveries and Justin Greaves’ top-scoring 73 off 150 balls formed the backbone of the West Indian total.
Pakistan’s response was led by young opener Azan Awais, who struck a fluent 55 off 71 balls before being trapped lbw by Jomel Warrican. At stumps, Abdullah Shafique remained unbeaten on 36 while captain Babar Azam looked in fine touch with an aggressive 31 off 37 deliveries as the visitors finished the day on 137 for two.
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Chase and Greaves frustrate Pakistan attack
Greaves and Chase, who had dominated Pakistan’s bowling attack in the dying minutes of the opening day by putting together an unbeaten 66 runs for the fifth wicket, continued to frustrate the visitors by adding 30 more runs to their crucial stand on Monday morning.
The overnight partnership was eventually broken in the ninth over of the day when left-arm spinner Ali Usman dismissed Greaves. The right-hander walked back after top-scoring with a patient 73 off 150 deliveries, an innings studded with nine elegant fours.
Following Greaves’ departure, Chase took charge of the innings, putting together a handy 35-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Kemar Roach. The captain remained resolute at the crease, holding the innings together with a composed 126-ball 70 that featured 11 boundaries.
Pakistan have struck three times this morning 🏏
West Indies are 8 down for 323 #WIvPAK | #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/WoqBYYqkcc
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 3, 2026
Sajid Khan shines with four-wicket haul
Pakistan’s bowling attack fought back admirably, with off-spinner Sajid Khan emerging as the standout performer. Sajid finished with impressive figures of four wickets for 85 runs in his 32.4 overs, consistently troubling the West Indian batters with his guile and accuracy.
Ubaid Shah, Mohammad Ali and Ali Usman chipped in with two wickets apiece as Pakistan’s bowlers ensured the home side could not completely run away with the innings.
Roach contributed a handy 19 before falling victim to Sajid, while Shamar Joseph made eight. The lower-order pair of Jayden Seales (eight) and Jomel Warrican (five not out) added 18 runs for the final wicket, extending Pakistan’s frustration before Sajid claimed Seales in the 105th over to bring the innings to a close.
SHAMAR JOSEPH GONE
SAJID KATAPPA STRIKE 👨🏻🦲🥸
West Indies • 323-8 pic.twitter.com/9wfn5l8Zcl
— Usman (@Usman_Offical56) August 3, 2026
Pakistan openers make positive start
Pakistan’s reply got off to a solid start as openers Imam-ul-Haq and Azan Awais put on 34 runs for the first wicket. Imam looked aggressive, scoring 14 off 17 deliveries with two boundaries before he was caught by Warrican off Shamar Joseph.
Azan Awais then took centre stage, playing with remarkable composure for a young opener. The left-hander struck 10 boundaries in his 55 off 71 balls, dominating the West Indian bowling attack before Warrican trapped him lbw in the 21st over with Pakistan’s score on 98.
Azan Awais makes his maiden Test fifty to go with his century on debut 👏
A composed innings from the youngster 🏏#WIvPAK | #PakistanCricket pic.twitter.com/tBfi4FnPTd
— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) August 3, 2026
Babar Azam walked in at number four and immediately looked in sublime touch, punishing anything loose with his trademark elegance. The Pakistan captain remained unbeaten on 31 off 37 deliveries, hitting six fours as he looked to take the attack to the home side.
Abdullah Shafique provided solid support at the other end, remaining not out on 36 off 64 balls with two fours and two sixes. The pair added an unbeaten 39 runs for the third wicket as Pakistan finished the day on 137 for two, trailing West Indies by 207 runs.
Bowlers toil for West Indies
West Indies’ bowling attack toiled hard on a pitch that offered some assistance to the spinners. Jomel Warrican was the pick of the home bowlers, picking up the key wicket of Azan Awais while conceding 47 runs in his 14 overs.
Shamar Joseph claimed the wicket of Imam-ul-Haq but was expensive, going for 40 runs in his 6.3 overs. Captain Roston Chase also bowled three economical overs, conceding just nine runs.
The West Indies will need early breakthroughs on the third morning to prevent Pakistan from building a substantial first-innings lead.
With the pitch showing signs of wear and offering turn to the spinners, the contest is beautifully poised at the close of second session of day two. Pakistan trail by 207 runs with eight wickets in hand and will look to bat big and take a first-innings lead.
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West Indies, however, will take confidence from their total and the fact that Warrican and Chase are capable of exploiting the conditions on a wearing surface.
