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  "type": "article",
  "title": "Pakistan Secure Historic Win in Port of Spain as Babar Azam Equals Imran Khan and Wasim Akram's Record",
  "summary": "Pakistan beat the West Indies by eight wickets in the second Test to draw the series 1-1. Babar Azam equaled legends Imran Khan and Wasim Akram by winning his 10th Player of the Series award in international cricket.",
  "content": "Pakistan leveled the two-match Test series 1-1 against the West Indies after securing an eight-wicket victory in the second Test at Port of Spain. The win brought an end to an eight-match losing streak for Pakistan in the longest format of the game. Opening batsman Abdullah Shafique and skipper Babar Azam played pivotal roles in anchoring the team to victory.\n\nEnding a 49-Year Drought in Trinidad\nThe historic victory at the Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain materialized shortly after lunch on the fourth day of the match. The West Indies set a modest target of just 75 runs in their final innings, which Pakistan successfully chased down for the loss of two wickets. This marks Pakistan's first Test match victory at the venue since 1977, effectively snapping a 49-year winless spell on Trinidadian soil.\n\nShafique's Unbeaten Ton and Babar's Consistent Form\nThe foundation for Pakistan's triumph was established during their first innings. Abdullah Shafique displayed remarkable endurance with an unbeaten 160, while captain Babar Azam contributed a vital 88 runs. Babar had also registered a half-century in the second innings of the opening Test. Emerging as the leading run-scorer of the series, Babar accumulated 193 runs across four innings at an impressive average of 96.50. His consistent performance earned him the Player of the Series award, which he shared with West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves.\n\nEqualing Legendary Figures Imran Khan and Wasim Akram\nBy receiving the award, Babar Azam reached a major milestone in international cricket. It marked his 10th Player of the Series award across all international formats, drawing him level with iconic former Pakistan captains Imran Khan and Wasim Akram. Babar now shares the top spot for the most series awards won by a Pakistani cricketer in international cricket.\n\nPakistani Cricketers with Most Player of the Series Awards\nThe tally for the highest number of Player of the Series awards won by Pakistani players in international cricket stands as follows\n\n• Babar Azam: 10 awards\n• Imran Khan: 10 awards\n• Wasim Akram: 10 awards\n• Waqar Younis: 9 awards\n\nThis accolade represents Babar's first Player of the Series award in Test cricket. Previously, he had earned five such awards in T20 Internationals and four in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Adding one more Player of the Series award to his tally will see Babar surpass Imran Khan and Wasim Akram to stand alone at the top of the national record list.\n\nWhat this means for you\n• For Cricket Fans: Pakistan ended a 49-year winless drought at Port of Spain and snapped an eight-match Test losing streak.\n• For International Cricket: Babar Azam joined legends Imran Khan and Wasim Akram at the top of Pakistan's all-time Player of the Series list.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Who won the second Test between Pakistan and West Indies?\nPakistan won the second Test at Port of Spain by eight wickets against the West Indies.\n\n2. What was the final outcome of the Test series?\nThe two-match Test series ended in a 1-1 draw.\n\n3. Which major record did Babar Azam equal in international cricket?\nBabar Azam won his 10th Player of the Series award, equaling the Pakistani record held by Imran Khan and Wasim Akram.\n\n4. After how many years did Pakistan win a Test match in Port of Spain?\nPakistan secured their first Test victory at Port of Spain in 49 years, having last won there in 1977.\n\n5. How many runs did Abdullah Shafique score in the first innings?\nAbdullah Shafique scored an unbeaten 160 runs in Pakistan's first innings.\n\n6. What was Babar Azam's batting average during the Test series?\nBabar Azam averaged 96.50 across four innings, scoring a total of 193 runs.\n\nInspiration & Lessons\n• Consistency Drives Excellence: Despite team struggles, Babar Azam led from the front with 193 runs at an average of 96.50.\n• Leading by Example: Under pressure, Babar contributed a crucial 88-run innings in the first innings to set up the victory.\n• Equaling Greatness: By staying focused through tough phases, Babar earned his 10th international series award to match legendary figures.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/cricket/port-of-spain-men-pakistan-ki-aitihasika-jita-babar-azam-ne-imran-khan-aura-wasim-akram-ke-rikorda-ki-barabari-ki-14379",
  "category": "Cricket",
  "publishedAt": "2026-08-06",
  "tags": [
    "Babar Azam",
    "Pakistan vs West Indies",
    "Cricket News",
    "Imran Khan",
    "Wasim Akram",
    "Abdullah Shafique",
    "Test Cricket"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}