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Seales Strikes! Babar Azam's Brief Return Ends at 23
28 Jul
Summary
- Babar Azam dismissed for 23 runs by Jayden Seales.
- Shai Hope took the catch off Seales's delivery.
- Pakistan was 197-3 when their captain was out.
On July 26, 2026, Pakistan's captain Babar Azam was dismissed for 23 runs by West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales on the second day of the first Test. Azam's departure, after being caught by wicketkeeper Shai Hope, occurred when Pakistan's score was 197 for three. This significant breakthrough for the West Indies came during the ICC World Test Championship (2025-2027 cycle).
The match, hosted at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, saw the West Indies post 311 in their first innings. Pakistan began their reply with a strong partnership between Shan Masood, who remained unbeaten on 88, and Imam-ul-Haq, who scored 63. Seales's delivery ended Azam's innings after 38 balls, marked by three boundaries. The West Indies are aiming to win a Test series against Pakistan for the first time since 2000.
