Pakistan batter Babar Azam was on the cusp of ending his long wait for a Test century during the second Test against the West Indies, only to be dismissed via a run out just short of the landmark. Having finished the second day's play unbeaten on 86 runs, he looked firmly set to reach the three-figure mark when play resumed on the third morning.
Missing Out on the Milestone After Four Years
The star batter had not scored a Test century since 2022, making this innings one of his best opportunities to finally cross the milestone. With expectations running high among supporters, he added just two runs to his overnight score on the third morning before a mix-up resulted in a disappointing run out, cutting short an innings that promised so much.
How the Innings Unfolded
At stumps on Day 2, Babar Azam was comfortably positioned at the crease with 86 unbeaten runs to his name. The resilient knock had raised hopes of an easy march to a century in the opening session of the following day. However, cricket can change quickly, and the dismissal left him stranded at 88 runs, denying him a much-anticipated hundred.
