Pakistan brought an end to their eight-match losing streak in away Tests, achieving a decisive eight-wicket win over the West Indies on the fourth day of their match. The team's success was driven by the unbeaten knocks of 24 runs each from Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam, who led Pakistan to a 77-2 score and ultimately secured the victory.
This win also marked a draw in the series at 1-1. Babar Azam, who recently resumed his role as captain, expressed satisfaction with the win, highlighting the team's successful execution of their plans.
The decision to include an extra spinner in the lineup, at the expense of fast bowler Mohammad Abbas, proved to be a wise move as the West Indies' batting struggled against Pakistan's slow bowlers in the second innings. The West Indies had previously won the first Test by 90 runs but were unable to withstand the Pakistani spinners Sajid Khan and Ali Usman, who capitalized on favorable conditions to help their team remain unbeaten in the series.
Pakistan's last away Test win was against Sri Lanka in 2023, during Babar Azam's first tenure as captain. The team had experienced a difficult period under the leadership of Shan Masood, losing multiple matches in Australia, South Africa, and Bangladesh.
However, with Babar Azam's return as captain, the team has shown signs of improvement, and this recent win marks a significant turnaround in their fortunes.