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West Indies will look to seal the two-match Test series when they face Pakistan in the second and final Test at Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, on Sunday, August 2. The hosts carry a 1-0 lead after a convincing 90-run victory in the opening Test, while Pakistan must win to avoid another series defeat in the ICC World Test Championship cycle.
Match details
Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Date: August 2, 2026
Time: 7:30 PM IST, 7:00 PM PST, 2:00 PM GMT
Team overviews
West Indies head into the series finale with plenty of confidence after producing a clinical all-round performance in the opening Test. Their pace attack proved too strong for Pakistan, with Jayden Seales leading the charge by claiming a five-wicket haul in the second innings to complete a memorable 90-run victory. The hosts have now continued their impressive run in red-ball cricket following their historic series win over Sri Lanka and will be eager to complete a clean sweep on home soil.
Captain Roston Chase has benefited from a bowling attack that has consistently exploited Caribbean conditions. The seamers have generated movement throughout the match, while the batting unit has delivered important contributions at crucial moments. Another disciplined performance would allow West Indies to complete another significant Test series victory.
Pakistan, meanwhile, face another difficult challenge after suffering yet another batting collapse in the opening Test. The visitors have also been dealt a major setback with opener Shan Masood ruled out because of a finger injury after scoring a century in the first innings of the previous match. Captain Babar Azam will once again shoulder the responsibility of leading the batting lineup, while the bowlers will hope to replicate the excellent performances they produced during parts of the first Test.
Key players
West Indies will once again rely on Shai Hope, who looked comfortable even on a difficult batting surface in the first Test. He scored 92 in the first innings and remains the backbone of the middle order. Jayden Seales enters the match in outstanding form after his match-winning five-wicket haul, while Shamar Joseph and Kemar Roach provide valuable experience with the new ball.
Pakistan’s biggest hope remains captain Babar Azam, whose ability to build long innings will be crucial if the visitors are to level the series. Mohammad Rizwan and Saud Shakeel must also contribute significantly in the middle order. With the ball, Mohammad Abbas has been Pakistan’s standout performer, taking eight wickets in the first Test and continuing his impressive run in red-ball cricket.
Head-to-head record
West Indies and Pakistan have now met 57 times in Test cricket.
- Matches played: 57
- West Indies wins: 20
- Pakistan wins: 22
- Draws: 15
The hosts currently lead the ongoing two-match series 1-0.
Pitch report
Queen’s Park Oval is expected to offer assistance to fast bowlers during the opening sessions, with swing and seam movement available under favorable conditions. Batters who survive the early spell should find scoring easier during the middle stages of the match.
As the Test progresses, the surface is expected to become slower and lower, bringing spinners into the game and making stroke-making increasingly difficult on the fourth and fifth days. Winning the toss and batting first appears to be the preferred strategy.
Probable playing XIs
West Indies (Captain: Roston Chase)
- Tagenarine Chanderpaul
- Brandon King
- Kavem Hodge
- Amir Jangoo
- Shai Hope
- Justin Greaves
- Roston Chase (Captain)
- Kemar Roach
- Shamar Joseph
- Jomel Warrican
- Jayden Seales
Pakistan (Captain: Babar Azam)
- Imam-ul-Haq
- Azan Awais
- Saud Shakeel
- Babar Azam (Captain)
- Salman Agha
- Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper)
- Aamer Jamal
- Ali Usman
- Khurram Shahzad
- Mohammad Ali
- Mohammad Abbas
Probable best performers
Probable best batter: Shai Hope
Shai Hope demonstrated his class in the first Test by scoring 92 on a challenging batting surface. With more than 2,000 Test runs, five centuries, and seven half-centuries, he remains West Indies’ most dependable batter and will be eager to convert another promising start into a match-defining innings.
Probable best bowler: Mohammad Abbas
Mohammad Abbas has been Pakistan’s most consistent performer with the ball. The experienced seamer has claimed 18 wickets in his last three Tests, including eight wickets in the opening Test against West Indies. His exceptional accuracy and ability to exploit seam movement make him Pakistan’s biggest bowling threat once again.
Probable match scenarios
Scenario 1: West Indies bat first and post 320 to 360 in the first innings before allowing their pace attack to exploit the wearing surface.
Scenario 2: Pakistan bat first and score 300 to 340, relying on Babar Azam and Saud Shakeel to build substantial partnerships.
With the surface expected to deteriorate over five days, batting first could prove decisive.
Live streaming and broadcast
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Australia: Coverage depends on the official regional broadcaster.
Global viewers: Official television channels and streaming platforms vary according to regional media rights.
Match prediction
West Indies have carried impressive momentum into the second Test after defeating Sri Lanka earlier in the season and registering a convincing victory in the series opener. Their pace attack has consistently exploited home conditions, while Pakistan continue to struggle with batting collapses and now have the added challenge of replacing injured opener Shan Masood. Although Pakistan possess enough quality to compete, West Indies appear better balanced and more confident heading into the series finale. The hosts start as favorites to win the second Test and complete a 2-0 series sweep.
