West Indies vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Pakistan tour of West Indies 2026

West Indies vs Pakistan, 2nd Test, Pakistan tour of West Indies 2026

The 2nd Test between West Indies and Pakistan, part of the Pakistan tour of West Indies 2026, is scheduled to begin tomorrow, Sunday, August 2, 2026

Match Details

  • Date: August 2 – August 6, 2026
  • Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
  • Time: 10:00 AM Local / 2:00 PM GMT / 7:30 PM IST
  • Series Status: West Indies leads the 2-match series 1–0

Team squads with their playing role 

Here are the official squads for both teams participating in the Test series of the Pakistan tour of West Indies, 2026, categorized by their primary playing roles: 

West Indies Test Squad

Roston Chase captains the side with Jomel Warrican acting as his deputy. 

West Indies Test Squad Roster

Captain: Roston Chase
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Roston Chase (C)All-rounder (Right-hand bat / Off-break)
Jomel Warrican (VC)Bowler (Slow left-arm orthodox)
Tagenarine ChanderpaulOpening Batter (Left-hand bat)
Brandon KingTop-order Batter (Right-hand bat)
Kirk McKenzieTop-order Batter (Left-hand bat)
Joshua Da SilvaWicketkeeper Batter (Right-hand bat)
Shai HopeWicketkeeper Batter (Right-hand bat)
Amir JangooWicketkeeper Batter (Left-hand bat)
Justin GreavesAll-rounder (Right-hand bat / Right-arm medium)
Kavem HodgeAll-rounder (Right-hand bat / Slow left-arm orthodox)
Keemo PaulAll-rounder (Right-hand bat / Right-arm fast-medium)
Joshua BishopBowler (Slow left-arm orthodox)
Shamar JosephBowler (Right-arm fast)
Kemar RoachBowler (Right-arm fast-medium)
Jayden SealesBowler (Right-arm fast-medium)

Pakistan Test Squad

Babar Azam returned to lead the squad for this series. Note: Opening batter Shan Masood was originally named but has been ruled out of the 2nd Test due to a finger injury. Abdullah Fazal also withdrew due to a back injury. 

Pakistan Test Squad Roster

Captain: Babar Azam
Player NamePrimary Playing Role
Babar Azam (C)Batter (Right-hand bat)
Abdullah ShafiqueTop-order Batter (Right-hand bat)
Imam-ul-HaqTop-order Batter (Left-hand bat)
Awais ZafarMiddle-order Batter (Right-hand bat)
Azan AwaisOpening Batter (Left-hand bat)
Saud ShakeelMiddle-order Batter (Left-hand bat)
Muhammad RizwanWicketkeeper Batter (Right-hand bat)
Muhammad Ghazi GhoriWicketkeeper Batter (Right-hand bat)
Aamir JamalAll-rounder (Right-hand bat / Right-arm fast-medium)
Salman Ali AghaAll-rounder (Right-hand bat / Off-break)
Ali UsmanAll-rounder (Slow left-arm orthodox)
Sajid KhanBowler (Right-arm off-break)
Khurram ShahzadBowler (Right-arm medium-fast)
Mohammad AliBowler (Right-arm medium-fast)
Mohammad AbbasBowler (Right-arm medium-fast)
Ubaid ShahBowler (Right-arm medium-fast)

Match Winning Percentage

Prediction: West Indies hold a 37% chance of winning, while Pakistan have a 35% win probability. The match also carries a 28% probability of ending in a draw. Based on algorithmic match-day projections, West Indies have a narrow edge heading into the 2nd Test.

West Indies 37%
Pakistan 35%
Draw 28%
Result OutcomeWin ProbabilityMarket SentimentBetting Odds (bet365)
West Indies Win37%44% (Favorites)6/4 (2.50)
Pakistan Win35%33%13/8 (2.63)
Draw28%24%5/2 (3.50)

Head-to-Head Record

Following the conclusion of the 1st Test in Tarouba, Pakistan leads the all-time head-to-head Test record with 22 wins, compared to 19 victories for the West Indies, while 15 matches have ended in a draw

West Indies vs Pakistan Test Head-to-Head Breakdown

Head-to-Head Summary: Pakistan holds a slight historical advantage over West Indies in Test cricket. Across 56 Test matches, Pakistan has won 22 games compared to West Indies’ 19 victories, while 15 matches have ended in draws.

All-Time Test Head-to-Head Statistics

MetricStatisticsLeading Team
Total Matches Played56
Pakistan Wins22Pakistan (+3)
West Indies Wins19
Matches Drawn15

Match Day Forecast

Day 1 (Sunday, August 2) of the 2nd Test faces a significant rain threat, with a 65% chance of heavy thunderstorms forecast to develop right around the scheduled 10:00 AM match start time. High humidity of 77% and maximum temperatures of 30°C mean conditions will be intensely tropical, likely triggering multiple weather delays during the first two sessions. 

Weather Metrics Summary

Weather Outlook: Day 1 is expected to begin with partly sunny conditions before thunderstorms develop late in the morning. Temperatures will range between 27°C and 30°C. The highest rain probability reaches 65% during the late morning, with scattered thunderstorms and passing showers expected through the afternoon.

Hourly Forecast for Day 1 (Sunday, Aug 2)

TimeSky ConditionTemperatureChance of Rain
8 AM – 9 AMPartly Sunny27°C – 28°C15%
10 AM – 11 AMThunderstorms29°C65%
12 PM – 2 PMLight Rain29°C – 30°C20% – 25%
3 PMScattered Thunderstorms29°C35%
4 PM – 6 PMPassing Showers28°C – 29°C20%

Disclaimer The predictions and betting insights on this page are based on expert analysis, current form and statistical data for entertainment purposes only. Please bet responsibly and in accordance with the laws and regulations of your country.
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