Pakistan tour of West Indies (2026) [2 Tests]

[The Bald Eagle]

Pakistan cricket team will tour the West Indies for a two-match Test series in July-August 2026, Cricket West Indies (CWI) vice-president Azim Bassarath confirmed on Wednesday.

Bassarath, who is also the president of the Trinidad and Tobago Cricket Board (TTCB), made the announcement during the board’s executive luncheon at the National Cricket Centre in Balmain.

He revealed that the series will run from July 15 to August 7, 2026, and will form part of the ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle.

According to Bassarath, Pakistan will play a four-day warm-up match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy (BLCA) before the start of the Test series.

The first Test will be staged at the Queen’s Park Oval, while the second Test will be played at the BLCA.

“We will also host the Pakistan tour of the Caribbean from July 15 to August 7, 2026, comprising the four-day warm-up match at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy, the first Test match at the Queen’s Park Oval and the second Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy,” Bassarath said during his address.

He also confirmed that the BLCA has now achieved full international accreditation, enabling it to host matches across all formats of the game.

The upcoming red-ball tour aligns with Pakistan’s Future Tour Programme (FTP), although the detailed match schedule is yet to be released.

Pakistan and the West Indies have shared a competitive recent Test history.

The two sides last met in a Test series in January this year, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Pakistan had also toured the Caribbean for a Test series in 2021, with that contest also finishing level.

Earlier this year, Pakistan visited the West Indies for limited-overs cricket, featuring in three ODIs and three T20Is.

 

[The Bald Eagle]

If Pakistan doesn't win them both, then certainly they will be out of WTC 2025-27 cycle's finalists run.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Another series that will end in either 1-1 or a loss for Pakistan. Their record in the Caribbean is truly pathetic, eventhough West Indies haven't been a decent team in 20+ years. They have just one series win there to date.

 

[Nasty Naz]

Playing in WI & then England Test series right after. I hope the team give themselves ample time to properly prepare for both Test series instead of showing up last minute with zero preparation and getting hammered.

 

[sweep_shot]

I think it may end at 1-1.

 

[Shaka81]

Can't be losing to the current version of the West Indies team. They are seriously bad at Test cricket.

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Playing in WI & then England Test series right after. I hope the team give themselves ample time to properly prepare for both Test series instead of showing up last minute with zero preparation and getting hammered.

I think there's an away series in Bangladesh in between too

 

[sweep_shot]

I think there's an away series in Bangladesh in between too

Yes.

It is right after the World T20 I believe.

 

[Obaidd]

Yes.

It is right after the World T20 I believe.

I think the order is t20 wc, psl, BD tour, WI tour, Eng tour.

 

[Deewana Mastana]

Pak can never get more than 2 away tests.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Can't be losing to the current version of the West Indies team. They are seriously bad at Test cricket.

Beating windies at their own backyard is never easy...

 

[sweep_shot]

Beating windies at their own backyard is never easy...

Yes.

At home, they are okay. They beat England at home last time.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Should win this series. Windies still had a decent team when PAK last toured. Their batting is no better than minnows right now.

 

[Shaka81]

Beating windies at their own backyard is never easy...

Maybe previously but the current players are not even average, especially the batsmen where even maintaining a first class average just above 30 is seen as a huge achievement. If Pakistan can't win against this West Indies team, then they might as well just give up playing Test cricket.

 

[Ball Blazer]

I agree.

Maybe previously but the current players are not even average, especially the batsmen where even maintaining a first class average just above 30 is seen as a huge achievement. If Pakistan can't win against this West Indies team, then they might as well just give up playing Test cricket.

Either the series should be levelled or Pakistan should win against current WI minnows

 

[Kianig89]

With thatwe may start the Shan Massod farewell tour

 

[Ball Blazer]

With thatwe may start the Shan Massod farewell tour

No.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly decided to relieve Pakistan Test captain, Shan Masood, from his role as Consultant for International Cricket, so he can focus on his career.

not yet official though

 

[CricVet]

No.
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has reportedly decided to relieve Pakistan Test captain, Shan Masood, from his role as Consultant for International Cricket, so he can focus on his career.

not yet official though

Sooo… who has the honor to captain the team now, Agha?

 

[Markhor]

Both matches scheduled in Trinidad.

Queens Park Oval historically has been a low bounce pitch so that should suit Pakistan. Brian Lara Cricket Academy has never hosted Test cricket so not sure how the pitch will behave.

 

[Obaidd]

Sooo… who has the honor to captain the team now, Agha?

He meant Shani won’t continue in his ‘consultant’ role.

Shan Masood will continue to captain Pak in tests.

 

[harshjoshi87]

West Indies bowling has improved, batting is an issue. Will be a close series.

 

[finalfantasy7]

they need roach to stay fit, if he out for both test then i have pakistan winning 1-0, if he plays both test then, we will draw 1-1

 

[BouncerGuy]

Windies might do a better job here at home... They always do fine against Pakistan at home

 

[sweep_shot]

Windies might do a better job here at home... They always do fine against Pakistan at home

Last 2 decades, Pakistan-WI had many drawn Test series (lots of 1-1s).

 

[cornered paktiger]

If true, a shame that both tests are being held in Trinidad. A tour is supposed to be that - a tour.

But inevitable given all cricket boards bar the “Big 3” are cash-strapped due to India (with England and Australia’s acquiescence in return for India making lucrative 5 test tours) taking half of the ICC revenues.

Playing both tests on one island cuts costs considerably as lower travel costs and expense of moving all the tv equipment. Same reason why Zimbabwe seem to play all their tests in Bulawayo, Sri Lanka in Galle and recently we’ve seen back to back tests in Multan or Pindi.

As to the likely outcome, the Windies have a slightly better pace attack and 1-1 is the most likely outcome.

 

[cornered paktiger]

And yes, according to the ICC FTP we are also supposed to tour Bangladesh in 2026. Was supposed to be in March but T20 World Cup will be followed by PSL so imagine it will be pushed to later in the year.

Not sure what the weather is like in Bangladesh then but maybe before the Windies tour which will hopefully get us in the groove for tests in Windies and England.

 

[Ball Blazer]

An equal battle it shall be. Losing will be humiliating for either of the teams.

 

[cornered paktiger]

Any announcement yet on the dates and venues?

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Any announcement yet on the dates and venues?

 

[sweep_shot]

Should be a good series.

 

[BouncerGuy]

Should be a good series.

Windies are going to win this.... They always have the upper hand at home.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

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Bit surprising if both test are in T & T , both are at same venue... Normally Queens Park Oval in Port of Spain is the more famous venue - ud think at least one game there... unless it's now used for other sports or renovations or something similar

 

[harshjoshi87]

Another series that will end in either 1-1 or a loss for Pakistan. Their record in the Caribbean is truly pathetic, eventhough West Indies haven't been a decent team in 20+ years. They have just one series win there to date.

Yeah West Indies even in decline beats England & Pakistan regularly at home.

 

[harshjoshi87]

Bit surprising if both test are in T & T , both are at same venue... Normally Queens Park Oval in Port of Spain is the more famous venue - ud think at least one game there... unless it's now used for other sports or renovations or something similar

Also no match in Bridgetown, Barbados. Asian teams in the past were made to play at least one test match on hard bouncy track of Barbados.

 

[Hitman]

I hate 2 Test series. Should be a minimum of 3 Tests in a series.

 

[Katwalindian]

Pak can never get more than 2 away tests.

They are touring eng for 5 tests in 2028

 

[Katwalindian]

I hate 2 Test series. Should be a minimum of 3 Tests in a series.

Against westindies..I think even 2 tests is more

 

[sweep_shot]

Windies are going to win this.... They always have the upper hand at home.

West Indies's strength is their bowling. Their batting is ordinary.

If Pakistan can put runs on the board, they should win the series.

 

[Nikhil_cric]

Bit surprising if both test are in T & T , both are at same venue... Normally Queens Park Oval in Port of Spain is the more famous venue - ud think at least one game there... unless it's now used for other sports or renovations or something similar

Not sure about POS in particular but Windies will now play multiple matches at the same venue in order to cut costs.

 

[RidiculousMan]

West Indies's strength is their bowling. Their batting is ordinary.

If Pakistan can put runs on the board, they should win the series.

Pakistan batting is ordinary too

 

[RedwoodOriginal]

Bit surprising if both test are in T & T , both are at same venue... Normally Queens Park Oval in Port of Spain is the more famous venue - ud think at least one game there... unless it's now used for other sports or renovations or something similar

Cricbuzz is the only website reporting this - Crcket West Indies hasn't put it in their website either. So maybe they end up being different venues. But will be the first test matches at this venue if this is really the schedule.

 

[DeadlyVenom]

If WIndies make fast paced pitches we are cooked.

People are underrating West Indies. We aren't far from their level in tests. In fact, they probably have performed better than us in overseas.

 

[CrIc_Mystique]

If WIndies make fast paced pitches we are cooked.

People are underrating West Indies. We aren't far from their level in tests. In fact, they probably have performed better than us in overseas.

Traditionally t & T - atleast the POS - Queens Park Oval is low bounce wickets that takes spin...much like an indian wicket - say banglore, ranchi Nagpur or Hyderabad type places....
Google ai says the below
"The pitch at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad, is generally not considered a fast, pace-friendly wicket, but rather a tricky, bowler-friendly surface that often favors spinners and accurate seamers'..
Your guys should take Sajid , noumaan & Abrar in addition to Agha & just bat once & bat big & strangle the living daylights out of the Windies guys..

 

[DeadlyVenom]

Traditionally t & T - atleast the POS - Queens Park Oval is low bounce wickets that takes spin...much like an indian wicket - say banglore, ranchi Nagpur or Hyderabad type places....
Google ai says the below
"The pitch at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad, is generally not considered a fast, pace-friendly wicket, but rather a tricky, bowler-friendly surface that often favors spinners and accurate seamers'..
Your guys should take Sajid , noumaan & Abrar in addition to Agha & just bat once & bat big & strangle the living daylights out of the Windies guys..

They beat us on a spin lottery pitch in Pakistan too bro the gap is not so big that we can bat first and bat them out of the game.

 

[cornered paktiger]

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Thanks - that’s good to know though I haven’t seen it being officially announced.

It’s a shame both the tests are at one venue (similar to what Zimbabwe do and we did recently when hosting England in Multan for consecutive tests) but I’m afraid the non “Big 3” nations are strapped for cash and it cuts down on costs such as transportation and moving all camera equipment. It gets boring to watch consecutive tests at the same venue on tv and I imagine it’s the same for players.

And if both tests are to be in Trinidad, a shame there’s no test at Queen Park as I like the historic venues as they have an aura and mystique that newer venues cannot match.

We were also scheduled to play 2 tests in Bangladesh before the Windies tour but it may be that they’ve been postponed to later in the year?

 

[sweep_shot]

They beat us on a spin lottery pitch in Pakistan too bro the gap is not so big that we can bat first and bat them out of the game.

If Pakistan put up 500 in 1st innings, they should win.

West Indies's batting is really poor. I would be surprised if they cross 400 (let alone 500).

West Indies were all out for 27 against Australia in recent times. --> https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...-vs-australia-3rd-test-1472519/full-scorecard.

 

[cornered paktiger]

Not too much between the bowling attacks though Windies’ attack has the edge. Pakistan’s batting line-up isn’t particularly good but still a lot better than Windies’ batting. Could he an interesting series - I predict 1-1 before bemoaning the lack of a decider!

 

[DeadlyVenom]

If Pakistan put up 500 in 1st innings, they should win.

West Indies's batting is really poor. I would be surprised if they cross 400 (let alone 500).

West Indies were all out for 27 against Australia in recent times. --> https://www.espncricinfo.com/series...-vs-australia-3rd-test-1472519/full-scorecard.

Will be a good test for our players I don't see either side scoring over 400 bro could be low scoring shootouts!

 

[Honestly]

Time for Saud Shakeel to prove himself.

 

[TeymurBlake]

I hope they recall & play Kamran Ghulam this series. His discarding was pathetic.