West Indies Aim to Make Pakistan's Away Woes Worse

West Indies captain Roston Chase is determined to secure a series-clinching victory against Pakistan in the second Test at the Queen's Park Oval. Following a 90-run win in the first Test, the West Indies hold a 1-0 lead and aim to extend Pakistan's streak of away Test defeats.

Pakistan faces a blow as opener Shan Masood is sidelined with a fractured finger, with Abdullah Shafique expected to replace him. Meanwhile, Chase anticipates contributing with his bowling, noting improvement in his injured finger.

The West Indies team is striving to establish their home ground as a formidable fortress, making it exceptionally difficult for visiting teams. Chase dismissed concerns about batting struggles in the first Test, attributing them to challenging conditions and a strong Pakistan pace attack.

Anticipating a pitch that may offer spin, Chase indicated that the team's final combination will depend on the conditions closer to the match. He also deferred questions regarding player Alzarri Joseph, emphasizing the team's current focus on maintaining morale and securing the series win with the available squad.