Pakistan finished the second day of play trailing the West Indies by 112 runs, reaching 199 for 3 at stumps. The day was marked by a disciplined bowling effort from Pakistan, which saw the hosts dismissed for 311, led by Shai Hope's 92 and Kavem Hodge's 84, followed by a resilient batting performance spearheaded by Shan Masood and Imam-ul-Haq.
Mohammad Abbas was the standout bowler for Pakistan, claiming 4-50 to help wrap up the West Indies innings shortly after lunch. The West Indies bowlers Kemar Roach and Shamar Joseph each claimed 1-33 during the Pakistan innings. Despite a dropped catch by Azan Awais off Mohammad Ali early in the day, the bowler remained persistent. Further breakthroughs from the attack helped limit the total before Ali returned to end the West Indies resistance.
In response, Pakistan's batting effort was centered around a 150-run partnership between Masood and Imam. Masood's innings was characterized by both fortune and grit; he survived several early chances, including a dropped opportunity by Jomel Warrican and edges that bypassed the slips. By the time he reached his half-century, he had maintained a high scoring rate, though he shifted to a more cautious approach after the tea break to consolidate Pakistan's position. He remains 12 runs shy of three figures overnight.
The hosts managed to strike back in the final hour when Imam was caught at first slip off Shamar Joseph after scoring 63. Shortly thereafter, Babar Azam was dismissed by Jayden Seales, nicking the ball to the keeper. Despite these late setbacks, Masood remained at the crease unbeaten on 88 off 137 balls, leaving Pakistan with seven wickets in hand as they head into the third day of play in Tarouba.
