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Pakistan Level Two‑Match Series After Spin‑Heavy Win as Chase Concedes Pitch Misread

Unexpected early turn with key injuries left West Indies short of spin options, raising doubts ahead of their final World Test Championship tour of Bangladesh.

Overview

  • Pakistan beat West Indies by eight wickets at Queen’s Park Oval to level the two‑match Test series 1-1 on Thursday after spinners dominated the contest.
  • West Indies captain Roston Chase said the team misread how quickly the pitch would turn and that the surface’s early spin tipped the balance against their bowling plan.
  • Chase said his own finger issue limited his off‑spin and that all‑rounder Justin Greaves was unable to bowl because of a leg injury, which narrowed selection choices.
  • Left‑arm spinner Jomel Warrican was a lone bright spot for the hosts, bowling 46 overs and taking six wickets as Pakistan’s two specialist spinners shared the bowling burden.
  • The drawn series leaves selection and tactical questions for West Indies ahead of their October–November Tests in Bangladesh and could affect their World Test Championship positioning.