West Indies vs Pakistan, 1st Test - July 25, 2026
In a thrilling Test match at the Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad, West Indies defeated Pakistan by 90 runs. Shai Hope played a pivotal role with the bat for West Indies, scoring a significant 92 runs in the first innings, while Justin Greaves starred with the ball taking five wickets in Pakistan's first innings. Mohammad Abbas was exceptional for Pakistan with a five-wicket haul in West Indies' second innings. Shai Hope was named the Player of the Match for his crucial contributions.
Match Summary
The match began with West Indies opting to bat first after winning the toss. Their first innings total of 311 was anchored by substantial contributions from Shai Hope (92) and Kavem Hodge (84). Despite a solid start, Pakistan's bowlers, led by Mohammad Ali's four-wicket haul, managed to restrict them below a potentially higher score.
Pakistan responded with a competitive 282 in their first innings. Shan Masood led the charge with an impressive century (109), supported by Imam-ul-Haq's half-century (63). However, Justin Greaves' five-wicket performance proved crucial in limiting Pakistan's lead.
In their second innings, West Indies struggled against Mohammad Abbas, who claimed five wickets for just 22 runs. Despite the early collapse, Shamar Joseph added valuable runs with a quickfire 38 off 27 balls, helping West Indies reach 181.
Chasing a target of 211 runs, Pakistan faltered under pressure. Jayden Seales wreaked havoc with a five-wicket haul as Pakistan were bowled out for just 120. Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 58 but found little support from the other end.
Key Performances
- Shai Hope: Scored a vital 92 runs in West Indies' first innings.
- Kavem Hodge: Contributed significantly with an innings of 84 runs.
- Shan Masood: Scored a century (109) in Pakistan's first innings.
- Mohammad Abbas: Took five wickets in West Indies' second innings.
- Justin Greaves: Excelled with five wickets in Pakistan's first innings.
- Jayden Seales: Took five wickets in Pakistan's second innings.
Bowling Highlights
- Mohammad Abbas: Led the bowling attack for Pakistan with figures of 5/22 in the second innings.
- Justin Greaves: Claimed a five-wicket haul in Pakistan's first innings.
- Jayden Seales: Secured five wickets in the decisive final innings.
This victory gives West Indies a strong start to the series, setting the tone for an exciting tour.