Pakistan snapped a three-year drought without an away Test win by beating West Indies by eight wickets in Port of Spain. This was the first overseas victory for the squad since 2021, a drought that underscores how difficult Pakistan has found Test cricket on foreign soil recently.
The win came in the second Test of the series, giving Pakistan a draw in the two-match contest. After years of struggles abroad, this result represents real progress for a team that has battled consistency issues away from home. The margin of victory, eight wickets, suggests Pakistan controlled the match once it mattered most.
For West Indies, this loss compounds their struggles at home. They couldn't close out a series against a Pakistan team that had arrived as significant underdogs given their recent form in overseas conditions.
This result matters more than a single Test result normally would. Pakistan's away record has been a genuine weakness, and breaking through in the Caribbean provides momentum heading into their next tour. The team will hope this victory signals a shift in their ability to win matches outside Pakistan, something that's been missing for far too long.