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08/04 11:33 CDT Babar century drought in tests continues as West Indies fights
back in 2nd test against Pakistan
Babar century drought in tests continues as West Indies fights back in 2nd test
against Pakistan
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (AP) --- Pakistan captain Babar Azam was denied his
first test century in four years as West Indies fought back in the second and
final cricket test on Tuesday.
Babar, who last scored a test century in December 2022 against New Zealand at
Karachi, was run out for 88 by Brandon King's stunning direct throw from short
cover before Pakistan's middle order collapsed and reached 333-6 at lunch on
Day 3.
Pakistan still trails by 11 runs with Abdullah Shafique holding the fort at 132
not out and tailender Sajid Khan unbeaten on 16.
King picked up a lower back injury and had to be stretchered off after he fell
awkwardly as his sharp throw ran out Babar at the striker's end when Shafique
refused to go for a tight single and Babar couldn't recover his ground after
running halfway to the wicket.
West Indies dried up runs through some disciplined bowling from Jomel Warrican
and Jayden Seales after Pakistan resumed at 266-2.
Babar and Shafique, who rotated strike well on Day 2, stretched their
partnership to 183 before West Indies claimed three wickets for five runs.
Warrican was splendid with both the old ball and the second new ball as the
left-arm spinner had debutant Awais Zafar clean bowled for 1 when the batter
came out of his crease for a big shot but completely missed the line of the
ball.
Shamar Joseph then trapped Salman Ali Agha plumb leg before wicket and Warrican
claimed his third wicket of the innings after West Indies took the second new
ball when Mohammad Rizwan was bowled for 18.
Shafique patiently held one end up, but West Indies allowed him to add only 25
runs to his overnight score of 107.
West Indies leads the two-match series after a 90-run victory in the first test.
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