The two-match Test series between West Indies and Pakistan gets underway today at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad. Both sides enter this series with a mix of seasoned campaigners and exciting young talent as they battle for crucial World Test Championship points.
Both teams head into the series under new leadership. Pakistan have reinstated Babar Azam as Test captain following Shan Masood‘s difficult stint at the helm. Meanwhile, the West Indies have handed the captaincy to spin-bowling all-rounder Roston Chase, with left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican appointed as vice-captain.
The rivalry between the two teams has traditionally been closely contested. Across their Test history, Pakistan hold a narrow advantage with 22 victories compared to the West Indies’ 19, while 15 matches have finished as draws. Notably, four of the previous seven Test series between the sides in the Caribbean have ended without a winner.
The West Indies appear to have a slight edge heading into the contest after securing an impressive home Test series win over Sri Lanka. Pakistan, on the other hand, will be eager to reverse their fortunes, having managed just four wins in their last 16 Test matches, losing the remaining 12.
West Indies vs Pakistan 2026: Test Series Fixtures
| Date | Match Details | Timings (IST / GMT / Local) |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, July 25, 2026 | 1st Test West Indies vs Pakistan Brian Lara Stadium, Tarouba, Trinidad |
7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM Local |
| Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 2nd Test West Indies vs Pakistan Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad |
7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT / 10:00 AM Local |
Squads
West Indies: Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Joshua Da Silva(w), Roston Chase(c), Jomel Warrican, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kirk McKenzie, Joshua Bishop, Keemo Paul, Justin Greaves
Pakistan: Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam(c), Abdullah Fazal, Awais Zafar, Mohammad Rizwan(w), Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Sajid Khan, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad, Ghazi Ghori, Ubaid Shah, Ali Usman, Saud Shakeel
