Abdullah Shafique Century and Babar Azam 86 Not Out Power Pakistan Reply After West Indies 344
Day two of the Test saw West Indies finish their first innings on 344. Pakistan then began their response with Azan Awais scoring 55 before Abdullah Shafique completed a century and Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 86.
West Indies Innings Ends on 344
The visitors were dismissed for 344 on the second morning. This total set the target that Pakistan needed to chase in their first innings.
With the score at 344, the home side had the opportunity to respond strongly before the close.
Pakistan Open Their Account
Azan Awais contributed 55 in the reply. His innings helped Pakistan get off to a steady start against the West Indies bowling attack.
After Azan Awais departed, the innings continued with further contributions from the middle order.
Abdullah Shafique Reaches Three Figures
Abdullah Shafique scored a century during the Pakistan innings. This milestone came as the team built their total on day two.
The century by Abdullah Shafique formed a key part of the response to the West Indies total of 344.
Shafique’s century anchored the innings after Azan Awais made 55.
Babar Azam Stays Unbeaten
Babar Azam finished the day not out on 86. His unbeaten knock guided the team to the close of play.
With Babar Azam on 86, Pakistan focused on building partnerships into the evening session.
- West Indies total: 344 all out
- Azan Awais: 55
- Abdullah Shafique: century
- Babar Azam: 86 not out
- Deficit at stumps: 78 runs
End of Day Two Position
Pakistan closed the day 78 runs behind the West Indies total of 344. The side had combined the efforts of Azan Awais, Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam to reach this point.
The deficit of 78 runs means Pakistan will resume on day three still trailing but with two established batters at the crease.
Abdullah Shafique century and the unbeaten 86 from Babar Azam formed the backbone of the day-two effort following Azan Awais‘ 55.