Pakistan turned a tense morning into a day of complete domination at Queen’s Park Oval. Abdullah Shafique’s unbeaten 160 carried the visitors to a crucial first-innings total, and Sajid Khan’s four-wicket burst with the ball left West Indies reeling by stumps.
With the hosts stumbling to 103/6 in their second innings, Day 4 now looms as the moment that could decide this Trinidad Test.
Match Summary
- Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
- Toss: West Indies elected to bat
- West Indies 1st Innings: 344/10 (105.4 overs)
- Pakistan 1st Innings: 387/10 (115 overs)
- West Indies 2nd Innings: 103/6 (40.5 overs) at stumps
- Lead: West Indies lead by 60 runs heading into Day 4
Key Highlights
- Abdullah Shafique scores a superb unbeaten 160, batting over seven-and-a-half hours.
- Sajid Khan claims 4 wickets in the second innings to shift momentum.
- Ali Usman chips in with 2 crucial wickets, including Roston Chase off the last ball of the day.
- Pakistan post 387 in their first innings, taking a 43-run lead.
- Jomel Warrican finishes with 6 wickets, including three in four balls to end Pakistan’s innings.
- Babar Azam’s unfortunate run-out, involving an injury scare for Brandon King, changes the innings’ course.
- West Indies collapse to 103/6 in their second innings.
- Justin Greaves remains unbeaten, carrying West Indies’ hopes into Day 4.
Match Analysis
Pakistan resumed the day at a commanding 266/2 but lost momentum quickly. Babar Azam’s mistimed run for a non-existent single ended his fight for a first Test century in nearly four years, as a direct hit from Brandon King caught him short.
That moment briefly turned chaotic, with King needing to be stretchered off after suffering back spasms while completing the dismissal. West Indies used the opening well, picking up three wickets for just five runs soon after.
Abdullah Shafique held firm through the turbulence. He added 59 runs for the seventh wicket with Sajid Khan before finally departing for 30, but Shafique batted on to an unbeaten 160, anchoring the innings from start to finish.
Jomel Warrican was the standout bowler for West Indies, finishing with 6 for 112, including a burst of three wickets in four balls that wrapped up the Pakistan innings on the stroke of tea.
With the ball, Sajid Khan flipped the script completely. He dismissed Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Amir Jangoo in quick succession before adding Shai Hope and nightwatchman Jayden Seales to his tally. Ali Usman supported him well, removing top-scorer Kavem Hodge (34) and later dismissing Chase caught-and-bowled off the final delivery of the day.
The Queen’s Park Oval pitch is offering sharp turn and inconsistent bounce, and both spin attacks exploited it to devastating effect on Day 3.
Top Performers
⭐ Batter of the Day
Abdullah Shafique — unbeaten 160 off 323 balls, with 15 fours and three sixes.
🎯 Bowler of the Day
Sajid Khan — 4 wickets in the second innings, breaking West Indies’ top order.
🤝 Best Partnership
Shafique and Sajid Khan’s 59-run stand for the seventh wicket, which rebuilt Pakistan’s innings after the middle-order slide.
🔥 Match Turning Point
Babar Azam’s run-out, triggered by Brandon King’s direct hit, which sparked Pakistan’s collapse from 266/2 before Shafique steadied things.
Match Statistics
| Category | Details |
| West Indies 1st Innings | 344/10 (105.4 ov) |
| Pakistan 1st Innings | 387/10 (115 ov) |
| West Indies 2nd Innings | 103/6 (40.5 ov) |
| Current Lead | West Indies lead by 60 runs |
| Highest Scorer | Abdullah Shafique — 160* |
| Best Bowling Figures | Jomel Warrican — 6/112 |
| Key Partnership | Shafique–Sajid Khan — 59 runs (7th wicket) |
What This Means
Pakistan’s 43-run first-innings lead, combined with West Indies’ shaky start in the second innings, has swung momentum firmly their way. If Sajid Khan and Ali Usman continue exploiting the turning pitch, Pakistan could be chasing a modest target.
For West Indies, Justin Greaves’ wicket becomes critical on Day 4. He is the recognised batter still at the crease, and his dismissal could open the door for a rapid Pakistan victory push. Uncertainty over Brandon King’s fitness adds further pressure on the home side’s batting depth.
With this a two-match series, a strong result here would give Pakistan real momentum heading into the series finale.
Day 4 Prediction
Given the pitch’s increasing difficulty for batting and Pakistan’s spin threat, West Indies will need a substantial partnership from Greaves and the tail to extend their lead meaningfully. A lead in the range suggested by West Indies’ own bowling coach — around 150 — appears optimistic based on current batting conditions. Pakistan will fancy wrapping up the innings early and chasing a modest target.
Conclusion
Day 3 at Queen’s Park Oval swung firmly in Pakistan’s favour. Abdullah Shafique’s marathon 160 anchored their first-innings total of 387, while Sajid Khan’s four-wicket spell tore through West Indies’ second innings. Despite Jomel Warrican’s excellent 6-wicket haul and Babar Azam’s unlucky run-out, Pakistan finished the day well on top. With West Indies stumbling to 103/6, chasing a 60-run lead, Day 4 promises high drama as both sides push for control of this closely fought Trinidad Test.
FAQs
Q1: What was Abdullah Shafique’s score in the WI vs Pakistan 2nd Test? Abdullah Shafique remained unbeaten on 160, batting through more than seven hours.
Q2: How many wickets did Sajid Khan take on Day 3? Sajid Khan claimed four wickets in West Indies’ second innings.
Q3: What is West Indies’ lead after Day 3? West Indies lead by 60 runs at stumps on Day 3.
Q4: Who took the most wickets for West Indies in Pakistan’s first innings? Jomel Warrican was the standout bowler, finishing with 6 wickets for 112 runs.
Q5: Why did Babar Azam get run out? Babar Azam was run out after a mix-up on a single, with Brandon King’s direct hit catching him short of his ground.
