Chasing a target of 75, Pakistan secured 77/2 shortly after lunch on Day 4, with Abdullah Shafique and captain Babar Azam both finishing on 24 not out to complete the win.
Babar fittingly wrapped up the chase in style, hitting consecutive sixes off left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican, who had taken six wickets in Pakistan’s first innings, limiting their lead to just 43 runs.
The result ensured Pakistan remained unbeaten in Test series against the West Indies since 2000, bouncing back after a 90-run defeat in the first Test at Tarouba.
Once again, Pakistan’s spin attack proved crucial on a deteriorating Queen’s Park Oval pitch. Sajid Khan recorded figures of 4/32, while left-arm spinner Ali Usman took 4/39 as the West Indies were bowled out for 117 in their second innings.
The hosts began the fourth day at 106/3 with a 60-run lead but struggled to build proper resistance. Usman dismissed Kemar Roach and Shamar Joseph, while Mohammad Ali removed Justin Greaves, who was bowled after adding just two runs to his overnight score.
The West Indies also faced challenges due to the absence of opener Brandon King, who didn’t bat in the second innings after injuring his back while executing a direct-hit run-out of Babar Azam on Day 3.
Pakistan’s chase was not entirely smooth as they lost Imam-ul-Haq for nine to Jayden Seales in the first over, and Azan Awais was bowled by Shamar Joseph for 18.
However, first-innings century-maker Shafique and Babar managed to guide the visitors home without any further trouble.
This victory marked Pakistan’s first away Test win since triumphing over Sri Lanka in 2023 during Babar’s prior captaincy.
In the period under Shan Masood’s leadership, Pakistan struggled overseas, facing series defeats in Australia (3-0), South Africa (2-0), and Bangladesh (2-0), and also losing the first Test of this series against the West Indies.
