Pakistan opening batsman Abdullah Shafique has etched his name into cricket history by scoring a monumental, unbeaten 160 against West Indies at Queen’s Park Oval, achieving a feat no Pakistani batter had accomplished in the Caribbean in 49 years.
Resuming Play on Day 3 alongside captain Babar Azam (84), Shafique anchored the innings as Pakistan progressed from 266/2 to 387 all out, securing a vital 43-run first-innings lead. Shafique remained steadfast throughout, carrying his bat to finish on 160* off 383 deliveries.
This marathon performance makes Shafique the first Pakistani player to score over 150 runs in a Test match in the West Indies since 1977, when legendary opener Majid Khan scored 167 in Georgetown, Guyana. Furthermore, Shafique’s dominant form extends beyond this fixture—he now holds three of the last four 150+ scores recorded by Pakistani batters on foreign soil. Behind his landmark knock and a subsequent bowling spell from Sajid Khan, Pakistan reduced West Indies to 103/6 at stumps, leaving the hosts ahead by just 60 runs with 4 wickets in hand.
Key Highlights of Abdullah Shafique’s Historic Innings:
- 49-Year Milestone: First Pakistani batter to score 150+ runs in a Test match in the Caribbean since Majid Khan (167) in 1977.
- Match Scorecard: Scored an unbeaten 160* as Pakistan posted 387 in their first innings.
- Overseas Record: Shafique has authored three of Pakistan’s last four 150+ individual Test scores away from home.
- Match Impact: Helped Pakistan secure a 43-run lead, putting the team in control as West Indies ended Day 3 at 103/6 (leading by 60 runs).
📊 Fact-Sheet Summary
- Player: Abdullah Shafique (Opener).
- Match Context: 2nd Test – Pakistan vs. West Indies (Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain).
- Innings Score: 160 Not Out (160*).
- Historical Comparison: Majid Khan – 167 runs (Georgetown, Guyana, 1977).
- Pakistan 1st Innings Total: 387 All Out.
- Current Match Status: West Indies 103/6 in 2nd Innings (Lead by 60 runs).
