{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "Pakistan's Test Return Under Babar Azam Ends in 90-Run Defeat to West Indies",
  "summary": "Justin Greaves' incisive bowling bundled Pakistan out for 120 while chasing 211, handing West Indies a 90-run win in the first Test and a 1-0 series lead.",
  "content": "Pakistan suffered a heavy 90-run defeat to West Indies in the opening match of their Test series. Chasing 211 for victory on the fourth day, the Pakistani batting lineup was bowled out for just 120, handing West Indies a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.\n\nJustin Greaves does the damage\nWest Indies bowler Justin Greaves was the biggest reason behind Pakistan's batting collapse. His incisive spell repeatedly broke through Pakistan's batting order, leaving the visitors unable to build any partnership while chasing the target in the fourth innings.\n\nBabar Azam's return as captain\nThe match carried extra significance for Pakistan cricket because it marked Babar Azam's return as Test captain after nearly three years. On July 5, the squad for the West Indies-England tour was announced with Shan Masud removed as captain and the leadership handed back to Babar Azam. Before taking the field, Babar Azam issued a statement that served as a warning to everyone, but his first match back in charge ended in a heavy defeat.\n\nBatting order crumbles\nChasing 211, Pakistan's batting fell apart. Eight of the team's batsmen failed to even reach double figures. Barring a couple of exceptions, no one could withstand the West Indies bowling attack, and the entire side was bowled out for 120.\n\nWhat's next in the series\nWest Indies now lead the two-match series 1-0. Pakistan have no option left but to win the second and final Test to level the series, and Babar Azam's captaincy will face its real test in that match.\n\nWhat this means for you\nThis news has no direct effect on daily life, but it matters to cricket followers.\n\n• For cricket fans: The defeat raises fresh questions about Babar Azam's captaincy and the team's form, adding stakes to the second and final Test.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. By what margin did West Indies beat Pakistan?\nWest Indies won the first Test by 90 runs.\n\n2. What target was Pakistan chasing?\nPakistan were chasing a target of 211 runs on the fourth day.\n\n3. What score was Pakistan bowled out for?\nPakistan's batting lineup was bowled out for just 120 while chasing the target.\n\n4. Which bowler did the most damage to Pakistan's batting?\nWest Indies bowler Justin Greaves' incisive spell tore through Pakistan's batting order.\n\n5. When did Babar Azam get the Test captaincy back?\nOn July 5, the squad announcement for the West Indies-England tour removed Shan Masud as captain and handed leadership back to Babar Azam.\n\n6. What is the current series score?\nWest Indies lead the two-match Test series 1-0.\n\n7. How many Pakistani batsmen failed to reach double figures?\nEight of Pakistan's batsmen failed to even reach double figures.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/cricket/kaptana-banate-hi-babar-azam-ki-tima-dharashayi-west-indies-se-90-rana-se-hara-pakistan-11673",
  "category": "Cricket",
  "publishedAt": "2026-07-29",
  "tags": [
    "West Indies vs Pakistan",
    "Babar Azam",
    "Justin Greaves",
    "Test cricket",
    "Pakistan cricket team",
    "Shan Masud"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}