Pakistan, Aug. 4 -- Pakistan tightened their grip on the second Test against the West Indies after Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten century and captain Babar Azam's composed innings guided the visitors to a commanding position at the end of Day Two. The pair shared an unbroken 168-run partnership for the third wicket, helping Pakistan reach 266 for 2 in 66 overs. Moreover, the visitors trail the West Indies' first-innings total of 344 by just 78 runs with eight wickets still in hand.

Making his first Test appearance since October 2025, Abdullah Shafique produced an outstanding unbeaten 107 from 185 deliveries, including 10 fours and two sixes. Furthermore, Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 86 off 126 balls, striking 10 boundaries and one six w...