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Pakistan close on series-levelling win against West Indies

Pakistan's spinners, led by Sajid Khan's four second-innings wickets, put their team on the brink of a series-levelling victory over West Indies, who stumbled to 103-6 on day three. Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten 160 anchored Pakistan's first-innings 387, but a late collapse, triggered by Babar Azam's error, left the match delicately poised.

By Tertius News AI Desk 1 outlet · 2 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 3–5, 2026 Published Aug 14

Lead

Pakistan's spinners put their team on course for a series-levelling victory as the West Indies stumbled to 103 for six — a lead of just 60 runs — on an eventful third day of the second and final Test in Trinidad on Tuesday.

Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten 160 ensured the visitors did not completely squander an excellent overnight platform in eventually getting to a first-innings total of 387.

Sajid Khan then made his second meaningful contribution of the day in taking four second-innings wickets, while Ali Usman claimed two, including home captain Roston Chase caught-and-bowled off the final ball of the day.

Coverage comparison

Two accompanying reports from Dawn paint a picture of a closely contested series, with each side having its moments. On the opening day, Justin Greaves made an unbeaten 64 to steer West Indies to 239-5 at stumps on a rain-shortened first day. Greaves displayed his trademark ease and composure at the crease, with his only error of judgement coming just after reaching his half-century when Babar Azam put down a chance at leg-slip off Sajid Khan.

Greaves's sixth-wicket partnership with Roston Chase (36 not out) was worth 66 runs at the close of play, and he was hoping for a return to his usual athletic mobility against a Pakistan attack that had struck at regular intervals.

By the third day, the tables had turned. The first report credits Pakistan's spinners for the West Indies' predicament, while the second highlights Greaves's determined start. "He made his second meaningful contribution of the day in taking four second-innings wickets," the first report says of Sajid Khan.

Key claims

Pakistan's spinners, particularly Sajid Khan (four wickets) and Ali Usman (two), put the team in a commanding position.
Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten 160 anchored Pakistan's first-innings total of 387.
Jomel Warrican took six wickets for 112 runs, including three in four balls, to help dismiss Pakistan.
Babar Azam's dismissal came due to an error of judgement—he attempted a non-existent single and was run out.
West Indies opener Brandon King was stretchered off with back spasms on the third day.
Justin Greaves scored an unbeaten 64 on the first day, sharing a 66-run partnership with Roston Chase.
Pakistan omitted their leading seam bowler (Mohammad Abbas) and gave a debut to Awais Zafar due to Shan Masood's finger injury.

Perspectives

Artistry of Pakistan spinners

With a deteriorating pitch offering sharp turn and variable bounce, Pakistan spinners exploited the conditions. Sajid Khan took four second-innings wickets, with Ali Usman claiming two, putting the West Indies under pressure.

West Indies fightback

The West Indies, led by Greaves' first innings resilience, pushed their lead to yet maintained control through their own left-arm spinner, Jomel Warrican. Babar Azam's run-out and the collapse of the Pakistan top order in the morning provided a turning point, leaving the hosts with a slim but not insignificant lead.

How this outlet told it

Dawn as of Aug 5, 2026, 5:30 AM UTC

Framing: Pakistan's spinners put team on course for victory — positive for Pakistan

Facts Included:

Pakistan's spinners put their team on course for a series-levelling victory
West Indies stumbled to 103 for six
Abdullah Shafique's unbeaten 160 ensured the visitors did not completely squander an excellent overnight platform
Sajid Khan took four second-innings wickets
Ali Usman claimed two wickets
Jomel Warrican took six wickets for 112
Babar Azam was dismissed due to an error of judgement
Brandon King was stretchered off with back spasms

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Dawn as of Aug 3, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC

Framing: Greaves steers West Indies with unbeaten 64 — positive for West Indies

Facts Included:

Justin Greaves made an unbeaten 64
Pakistan omitted Mohammad Abbas from the team
Awais Zafar made his debut due to Shan Masood's injury
West Indies were 239-5 at stumps on the opening day
Greaves and Roston Chase had a 66-run partnership

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimPakistan's spinners put their team on course for a series-levelling victory as the West Indies stumbled to 103 for six — a lead of just 60 runs.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Aug 5, 2026, 5:30 AM UTC
ClaimAbdullah Shafique's unbeaten 160 ensured the visitors did not completely squander an excellent overnight platform in eventually getting to a first-innings total of 387.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Aug 5, 2026, 5:30 AM UTC
ClaimSajid Khan took four second-innings wickets, while Ali Usman claimed two.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Aug 5, 2026, 5:30 AM UTC
ClaimJomel Warrican took six wickets for 112.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Aug 5, 2026, 5:30 AM UTC
ClaimBabar Azam was dismissed due to an error of judgement.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Aug 5, 2026, 5:30 AM UTC
ClaimBrandon King was stretchered off with back spasms.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Aug 5, 2026, 5:30 AM UTC
ClaimJustin Greaves made an unbeaten 64 on the opening day.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Aug 3, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
ClaimPakistan omitted Mohammad Abbas from the team.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Aug 3, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
ClaimAwais Zafar made his debut due to Shan Masood's injury.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Aug 3, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
ClaimWest Indies were 239-5 at stumps on the opening day.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Aug 3, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC
ClaimGreaves and Roston Chase had a 66-run partnership.	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Dawn as of Aug 3, 2026, 4:30 AM UTC

Transparency & Audit Trail

1 outlet · 2 articles consulted: Dawn 11 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-08-14