West Indies vs Pakistan, 2nd Test Match Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips

Last Updated on July 30, 2026 by Maurya

West Indies will attempt to complete a valuable series victory when they face Pakistan in the second and final Test at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain. The match begins at 14:00 GMT on Sunday, August 2, 2026, and is scheduled to run until August 6.

The hosts enter the contest with a 1–0 advantage after producing an impressive 90-run victory in the opening Test. Pakistan competed strongly for long periods but collapsed while chasing 211, losing all ten wickets for 120. That result, combined with Shan Masood’s fractured finger and an unsettled visiting batting order, gives West Indies a meaningful advantage before the second match.

Weather is the biggest complication. Thunderstorms and periods of rain are forecast throughout the opening four days, increasing the probability of lost overs and making the draw a genuine betting consideration. However, humid and overcast conditions could also keep the seamers interested and accelerate the game whenever play is possible.

Our West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test prediction is for West Indies to avoid defeat, with a narrow preference for the hosts to win the match. The most sensible pre-match selection is West Indies in the draw-no-bet market rather than an aggressive outright wager.

Match date: Sunday, August 2, 2026
Start time: 14:00 GMT / 15:00 BST / 10:00 local time
Venue: Queen’s Park Oval, Port of Spain, Trinidad
Series: Pakistan tour of West Indies 2026

West Indies vs Pakistan Prediction

West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test Odds

Odds-comparison listings confirm that markets for the second Test are open across dozens of sportsbooks. However, prices can change rapidly according to injury reports, weather forecasts, pitch preparation and the confirmed playing elevens. One comparison service listed 74 bookmakers covering the match but did not provide a consistently accessible public snapshot of every current price.

The following table therefore contains our modelled fair odds, not guaranteed live bookmaker prices. They are designed to help readers judge whether an available price represents potential value.

These probabilities reflect West Indies’ first-Test victory, home advantage, Pakistan’s batting concerns, Queen’s Park Oval’s historical draw rate and the rain forecast.

A bookmaker price should generally be higher than your calculated fair price before it can be considered attractive. For example, our model would become interested in West Indies at approximately 2.50 or better, rather than backing the hosts automatically at any price.

Best bet: West Indies draw no bet

Our preferred selection is:

West Indies draw no bet at decimal odds of 1.70 or higher.

The draw-no-bet market removes the most obvious weather-related threat. The stake is normally returned when the match finishes level, while the bet wins if West Indies take 20 Pakistan wickets and complete another victory.

Our model estimates a fair West Indies draw-no-bet price of approximately 1.57. Requiring at least 1.70 creates an additional margin for uncertainty surrounding the pitch, team changes and weather.

Why West Indies Are the Favourites

West Indies earned their position as favourites through performance rather than reputation. They scored 311 in the first innings of the opening Test, dismissed Pakistan for 282 and then defended a modest target by bowling the visitors out for 120. The 90-run victory was built on disciplined batting partnerships and a bowling attack that remained dangerous throughout the match.

Kavem Hodge made 84 from 183 balls in the first innings, while Shai Hope contributed a crucial 92. Their 91-run partnership stabilised West Indies after a mixed start and allowed the hosts to reach a competitive total.

Justin Greaves then changed the match with the ball. He claimed 5/27 in Pakistan’s first innings, removing Shan Masood shortly after the opener had made 109 and then running through the middle and lower order. Jayden Seales delivered the decisive second-innings performance, finishing with 5/20 as Pakistan’s chase collapsed.

The victory also continued West Indies’ encouraging home form. Before facing Pakistan, Roston Chase’s team had completed a 1–0 Test series victory over Sri Lanka. Winning this series would give West Indies consecutive Test series victories and their first series success over Pakistan since 2000.

There are weaknesses. West Indies were dismissed for only 181 in their second innings, and several top-order batters failed in at least one innings. Pakistan’s seam attack regularly found movement and maintained enough pressure to prevent the hosts from controlling the game completely.

Nevertheless, West Indies currently have the more balanced attack. Seales, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach and Greaves offer different seam-bowling styles, while Jomel Warrican gives Chase a reliable left-arm spin option when the pitch begins to wear.

Pakistan Must Repair a Fragile Batting Line-Up

Pakistan’s bowlers gave the team opportunities in the first Test. Mohammad Abbas collected eight wickets in the match, while Mohammad Ali took six. Abbas used his accuracy and late movement effectively, and Ali claimed four wickets in West Indies’ first innings before supporting another strong performance in the second.

The greater concern is Pakistan’s batting.

Shan Masood scored 109 in the first innings and shared a 155-run partnership with Imam-ul-Haq, who made 63. Pakistan were 244/3 at one stage but lost their final seven wickets for only 38 runs. That collapse prevented them from establishing a significant lead despite being in an excellent position.

The second innings was even more damaging. Chasing 211, Pakistan were dismissed for 120 despite Babar Azam remaining unbeaten on 58. Babar received little sustained support, and Pakistan’s lower order could not withstand Seales once the pressure increased.

Masood’s availability is now uncertain after Babar confirmed that the left-hander suffered a fractured finger during the first Test. Masood batted lower down the order in the second innings, but a fracture makes his participation in Port of Spain doubtful.

Pakistan have added batting options to their wider squad, including Abdullah Shafique and Saud Shakeel, but replacing Masood’s experience and first-Test century would be difficult. The visitors will need Babar, Imam, Salman Ali Agha and Mohammad Rizwan to carry a greater share of the scoring responsibility.

Pakistan’s route to victory is clear: dismiss West Indies cheaply and make a substantial first-innings total before the surface deteriorates. Their fast bowlers are capable of completing the first part of that plan. Whether the batting unit can deliver the second remains the central question.

Queen’s Park Oval Pitch Report

Queen’s Park Oval is one of the Caribbean’s most historic Test venues. It has hosted 63 Tests, with teams batting first winning 20 and teams bowling first winning 18. Twenty-five matches have ended without a winner, which means approximately 40% of the venue’s Tests have finished as draws.

Historical innings averages provide another useful guide:

The large decline from the second to the fourth innings indicates that batting generally becomes more difficult as the match progresses. Deterioration, variable bounce and scoreboard pressure can all make fourth-innings run chases uncomfortable.

Those numbers should not be treated as a guarantee. Queen’s Park Oval has staged Tests across many eras, and the actual strip selected for this match could behave differently. Recent rain and moisture may produce early seam movement, while sunshine between showers could gradually dry the surface and bring Warrican, Chase or Pakistan’s spin options into the contest.

The toss will therefore be important. Under normal conditions, batting first would be attractive because of the venue’s low fourth-innings average. Under heavy cloud with significant moisture in the pitch, the captain winning the toss may consider bowling first.

Our preferred toss strategy would be to bat first unless the surface is visibly damp or unusually green. The team setting the game up should target at least 300, which would place immediate pressure on the opposition’s vulnerable batting order.

Port of Spain Weather Forecast

The forecast creates legitimate uncertainty around the final result.

Sunday, August 2 is expected to be mostly cloudy, with thunderstorms in the morning and some afternoon rain. The forecast high is approximately 31°C. Additional thunderstorms are possible on Monday and Tuesday, while more cloud and rain are forecast for Wednesday.

This has three betting implications:

First, interruptions improve the draw’s probability. Losing one full day or several extended sessions could leave neither team enough time to take 20 wickets.

Second, overcast skies and humidity may help swing and seam bowling. Pakistan’s Abbas and West Indies’ Seales are particularly well suited to conditions in which the ball moves late.

Third, rain can create misleading match situations. A shortened first innings may make conventional run-total markets more difficult to evaluate, while declarations and revised tactics can change the tempo of the contest.

Anyone betting before the toss should therefore use smaller stakes than usual. Waiting until the morning inspection may provide more information about both the playing surface and the immediate weather outlook.

West Indies Team News and Possible Playing XI

West Indies named a 15-player squad captained by Roston Chase. Alzarri Joseph is unavailable for the series, while uncapped left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop was selected after taking 91 wickets across the previous three West Indies Championship seasons. Kirk McKenzie was recalled after John Campbell suffered a hamstring injury.

After winning the first Test, West Indies have little reason to make major changes. Joshua Bishop could enter consideration if the surface appears especially dry, but selecting him would require the hosts to remove one member of a successful seam attack.

Possible West Indies XI:

1. Tagenarine Chanderpaul
2. Brandon King
3. Kavem Hodge
4. Amir Jangoo
5. Shai Hope
6. Justin Greaves
7. Roston Chase
8. Kemar Roach
9. Shamar Joseph
10. Jomel Warrican
11. Jayden Seales

The final order may vary, and West Indies could adjust their balance by bringing Joshua Bishop or Joshua Da Silva into consideration.

Pakistan Team News and Possible Playing XI

Pakistan’s original touring group was led by Babar Azam and included Imam-ul-Haq, Shan Masood, Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha, Aamir Jamal, Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad and Mohammad Ali. Abdullah Shafique and Saud Shakeel were subsequently added to the available batting options.

Masood’s fractured finger is the major selection issue. Pakistan may replace him with Abdullah Shafique or Saud Shakeel rather than risk a specialist batter who cannot field comfortably.

Possible Pakistan XI:

1. Imam-ul-Haq
2. Azan Awais
3. Abdullah Shafique or Shan Masood
4. Babar Azam
5. Salman Ali Agha
6. Mohammad Rizwan
7. Aamir Jamal
8. Ali Usman
9. Khurram Shahzad
10. Mohammad Abbas
11. Mohammad Ali

Pakistan could also strengthen their batting by choosing Saud Shakeel, particularly if Masood is unavailable.

Key Players to Watch

Shai Hope

Hope produced the most substantial West Indies innings of the first Test, scoring 92 from 182 balls. He showed patience against Abbas and Ali while still punishing loose deliveries. On a surface where new batters may require time to adjust, his compact technique makes him our preferred West Indies top-batter candidate.

Kavem Hodge

Hodge’s 84 was arguably as important as Hope’s contribution. He entered with West Indies under early pressure and occupied the crease for 183 deliveries. His ability to resist Pakistan’s accurate seamers could again provide the foundation for the home innings.

Jayden Seales

Seales took six wickets in the opening Test, including the match-winning 5/20 in Pakistan’s second innings. The possibility of cloud, humidity and a moist surface enhances his chances of producing another influential performance.

Babar Azam

Babar scored 23 and an unbeaten 58 in the first Test. His second-innings resistance showed why he remains Pakistan’s most dependable player under pressure. With Masood doubtful, Pakistan’s chances may depend heavily on Babar turning another promising start into a match-defining century.

Mohammad Abbas

Abbas finished the first Test as the series’ leading wicket-taker with eight wickets. His controlled line, subtle movement and ability to make batters play should remain effective at Queen’s Park Oval, particularly under cloud cover.

West Indies vs Pakistan Betting Tips

1. West Indies draw no bet

This is the strongest combination of form and weather protection. West Indies demonstrated that their bowlers can take 20 wickets, while Pakistan’s batting has become even less certain because of Masood’s injury.

Recommended minimum price: 1.70.

Backing the hosts below approximately 1.60 would offer limited value because the weather could still produce a draw.

2. Draw at 3.40 or higher

The draw deserves consideration because Queen’s Park Oval has produced 25 draws in 63 Tests and rain is forecast during several days of the match.

This is a price-sensitive selection rather than the primary prediction. At short odds, the possibility of two low-scoring innings outweighs the weather argument. At 3.40 or above, the draw becomes a more interesting alternative.

3. Jayden Seales to be West Indies’ top bowler

Seales enters the match after a five-wicket haul in the decisive innings of the first Test. He also has the pace and control to exploit any early moisture.

The risk is that wickets could be distributed across a deep West Indies attack. Greaves took seven wickets in the first match, while Shamar Joseph and Roach also contributed.

4. Mohammad Abbas to be Pakistan’s top bowler

Abbas was Pakistan’s leading wicket-taker in Tarouba with eight dismissals. His economy and consistency allow Babar to use him in extended spells, and the Queen’s Park Oval conditions should not reduce his effectiveness.

Mohammad Ali is the main danger to this selection after collecting six wickets in the first Test.

5. Babar Azam to be Pakistan’s top batter

Masood’s possible absence makes Babar an even more important figure. He was Pakistan’s second-highest run-scorer in the opening Test with 81 runs and remained unbeaten while the second innings collapsed around him.

Babar is likely to bat at No.4, which should protect him from the newest ball while still giving him enough time to build a long innings.

Betting Markets to Approach Carefully

Rain makes team and individual run totals more volatile. A batter may lose scoring opportunities because of shortened sessions, while teams can alter their declaration strategy when time is removed from the game.

The toss winner market also offers little analytical value because it is a genuine 50–50 event. Historical results, recent form and pitch reports do not predict which captain will call correctly.

Avoid placing several bets that depend on the same outcome. For example, backing West Indies to win, Pakistan to record a low first-innings total and Seales to be top bowler creates a heavily correlated position. All three selections could lose if rain dominates the match or Pakistan bat first on the best surface.

Final Verdict

West Indies deserve to start as favourites after winning the first Test by 90 runs. Their attack looks more varied, their middle order produced the stronger partnerships, and they have already demonstrated that they can dismiss Pakistan twice in Trinidad.

Pakistan’s bowlers remain dangerous enough to keep the match competitive. Abbas, Ali and Shahzad can expose a West Indies top order that has not been consistently reliable. A major Pakistan first-innings score would quickly change the balance of the contest.

The difference is confidence and batting stability. West Indies have several players capable of contributing useful runs, while Pakistan may enter the match without the batter who scored 109 in the first innings at Tarouba. The visitors are placing too much responsibility on Babar, Imam and Rizwan.

Rain prevents this from being a high-confidence outright prediction. There is a meaningful possibility that interruptions remove enough time to save the side batting last. That is why West Indies draw no bet offers a stronger risk-to-reward profile than a simple match-winner selection.

Final prediction: West Indies to win or draw.

Most likely result: West Indies victory in a competitive, rain-affected Test.

Predicted series score: West Indies 2–0.

Best bet: West Indies draw no bet at 1.70 or better.

FAQs

When is the West Indies vs Pakistan second Test?

The second Test begins on Sunday, August 2, 2026. Play is scheduled to start at 14:00 GMT, which is 15:00 BST and 10:00 local time in Trinidad.

Where will the match be played?

The match will be staged at Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, Trinidad. It is scheduled to run from August 2 to August 6.

Who is the favourite to win?

West Indies are our favourites after winning the first Test by 90 runs. Pakistan’s batting concerns and Shan Masood’s finger injury further strengthen the hosts’ position.

What is the best betting tip?

Our preferred tip is West Indies draw no bet at decimal odds of 1.70 or higher. This selection supports the stronger team while protecting the stake if rain contributes to a draw.

Will rain affect the match?

Rain may cause interruptions. Thunderstorms or showers are forecast during several days of the Test, especially on Sunday morning and during parts of Monday and Tuesday.

Is Queen’s Park Oval a batting or bowling pitch?

The venue’s historical first-innings average is 305, but the fourth-innings average falls to 167. Batting can be reasonable early before the surface becomes more difficult later in the match.

Who could take the most wickets?

Jayden Seales is the leading West Indies candidate after taking 5/20 in Pakistan’s second innings at Tarouba. Mohammad Abbas is Pakistan’s strongest top-bowler option after collecting eight wickets in the first Test.