Pakistan will tour the West Indies for a two-match Test series from July 25 to August 6, 2026. The series is part of the ICC World Test Championship cycle and could prove important for both teams as they look to improve their standings. The matches will be played in Tarouba and Port of Spain. Here’s everything you need to know, including the full schedule, squads, likely playing XIs, pitch reports, weather conditions, and how fans in India can watch the action live.
West Indies vs Pakistan Test Series 2026 Schedule
| Test | Date | Venue |
| 1st Test | July 25–30 | Brian Lara Cricket Academy, Tarouba |
| 2nd Test | Aug. 2–7 | Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain |
Both matches will be played in Trinidad, with Pakistan arriving after a four-day warm-up fixture against a West Indies Select XI.
Why This Series Matters (WTC Context)
These two Tests carry valuable World Test Championship (WTC) points. Pakistan enter the tour under renewed leadership after Babar Azam was reappointed as Test captain, replacing Shan Masood. Meanwhile, West Indies will look to capitalize on familiar home conditions and improve their standing in the WTC table.
Pakistan Squad
- Babar Azam (Captain) – Top-order Batter
- Mohammad Rizwan – Wicketkeeper-Batter
- Imam-ul-Haq – Opening Batter
- Shan Masood – Opening Batter
- Salman Ali Agha – Batting All-rounder
- Aamir Jamal – Pace Bowling All-rounder
- Mohammad Abbas – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Khurram Shahzad – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Sajid Khan – Off-spin Bowler
- Mohammad Ali – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Abdullah Fazal – Opening Batter
- Ali Usman – Spin Bowling All-rounder
- Azan Awais – Top-order Batter
- Muhammad Awais Zafar – Top-order Batter
- Muhammad Ghazi Ghori – Middle-order Batter
- Ubaid Shah – Right-arm Fast Bowler
Notable Absence:
- Shaheen Shah Afridi – Omitted from Pakistan’s Test squad for the West Indies series.
Likely Pakistan Playing XI
- Babar Azam (Captain) – Top-order Batter
- Shan Masood – Top-order Batter
- Mohammad Rizwan (Wicketkeeper) – Wicketkeeper-Batter
- Salman Ali Agha – Batting All-rounder
- Aamir Jamal – Pace Bowling All-rounder
- Sajid Khan – Off-spin Bowler
- Mohammad Abbas – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Khurram Shahzad – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Mohammad Ali – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Imam-ul-Haq – Opening Batter
- Abdullah Fazal – Opening Batter
West Indies Squad
- Roston Chase (Captain) – Batting All-rounder
- Kraigg Brathwaite – Opening Batter
- Mikyle Louis – Opening Batter
- Alick Athanaze – Top-order Batter
- Kavem Hodge – Batting All-rounder
- Joshua Da Silva – Wicketkeeper-Batter
- Justin Greaves – Pace Bowling All-rounder
- Gudakesh Motie – Left-arm Spin Bowler
- Alzarri Joseph – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Kemar Roach – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Jayden Seales – Right-arm Fast Bowler
Likely West Indies Playing XI
- Kraigg Brathwaite – Opening Batter
- Mikyle Louis – Opening Batter
- Alick Athanaze – Top-order Batter
- Roston Chase (Captain) – Batting All-rounder
- Kavem Hodge – Batting All-rounder
- Justin Greaves – Pace Bowling All-rounder
- Joshua Da Silva (Wicketkeeper) – Wicketkeeper-Batter
- Gudakesh Motie – Left-arm Spin Bowler
- Alzarri Joseph – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Kemar Roach – Right-arm Fast Bowler
- Jayden Seales – Right-arm Fast Bowler
Pitch & Conditions
Brian Lara Cricket Academy (Tarouba) generally offers good pace and bounce early in the match before slowing down, bringing spinners into the contest from Day 3 onward.
Queen’s Park Oval (Port of Spain) has traditionally been one of the Caribbean’s better batting venues, although fast bowlers can extract movement with the new ball. Teams winning the toss may prefer to bat first, especially if the weather remains dry.
How to Watch in India
Indian fans can expect live television coverage on major sports broadcasters, while digital streaming is likely to be available on the official rights-holding platform. Final broadcast details are expected to be confirmed closer to the opening Test.
Conclusion
With WTC points at stake, a new captain leading Pakistan, and home advantage favouring the West Indies, this two-Test contest promises to be far more competitive than its short length suggests. Expect quality fast bowling, challenging Caribbean pitches, and plenty of intriguing battles as both teams aim to make an early statement in the World Test Championship cycle.
