The two match Test series between West Indies and Pakistan begins on July 25, 2026, at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad. FanCode holds the broadcast rights in India, while TNT Sports covers the series in the United Kingdom, Tapmad streams it live in Pakistan, and Sling TV through Willow TV provides coverage across the United States and Canada. The second Test moves to the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, starting August 2. Both teams enter this series under new captaincy. Pakistan have reinstated Babar Azam as Test captain after Shan Masood’s difficult run in charge, while West Indies have handed the role to spin bowling all rounder Roston Chase with Jomel Warrican serving as vice captain. The series carries significant World Test Championship 2025 to 2027 implications, making every session count for both sides.
Schedule and Match Timings
The 1st Test starts on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad. Play begins at 7:30 PM IST, 2:00 PM GMT, and 10:00 AM local time. The venue is hosting its first ever Test match, a historic occasion for West Indies cricket. The 2nd Test takes place at the Queen’s Park Oval in Port of Spain, starting Sunday, August 2, 2026, with the same start times across all time zones: 7:30 PM IST, 2:00 PM GMT, and 10:00 AM local.
Broadcast and Live Streaming Details by Country
Fans in India can watch the entire series live on FanCode, which holds the exclusive digital streaming rights. In Pakistan, Tapmad provides live coverage. Viewers in the United Kingdom can tune in on TNT Sports. Across the United States and Canada, the series is available through Sling TV via Willow TV. ESPN Caribbean handles the broadcast in the West Indies, and SuperSport covers the series across Sub Saharan Africa.
Series Context and Head to Head Record
Pakistan hold a narrow advantage in the all time Test head to head with 22 wins compared to West Indies’ 19, alongside 15 draws. However, the Caribbean has not been easy territory for Pakistan in recent years. Four of the last seven Test series between these teams in the West Indies have ended without a winner, and Pakistan’s form away from home has been poor, with just four wins in their last 16 Tests. West Indies carry genuine momentum into the series after a commanding home series win over Sri Lanka, where they won the opening Test by an innings and 217 runs. Kemar Roach’s milestone of 300 Test wickets earlier this year highlights the quality in the home side’s bowling attack, and Chase will be looking to build on that form with a pace unit that also includes Shamar Joseph, Jayden Seales, and Joshua Bishop.
Squads
- West Indies: Brandon King, Tagenarine Chanderpaul, Kavem Hodge, Shai Hope, Amir Jangoo, Joshua Da Silva (wk), Roston Chase (c), Jomel Warrican, Shamar Joseph, Kemar Roach, Jayden Seales, Kirk McKenzie, Joshua Bishop, Keemo Paul, Justin Greaves.
- Pakistan: Azan Awais, Imam ul Haq, Shan Masood, Babar Azam (c), Abdullah Fazal, Awais Zafar, Mohammad Rizwan (wk), Salman Agha, Aamer Jamal, Sajid Khan, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Abbas, Khurram Shahzad, Ghazi Ghori, Ubaid Shah, Ali Usman, Saud Shakeel. Pakistan’s squad selection process for this tour involved several tough calls, with the management opting for a pace heavy group suited to Caribbean conditions.
Sources:
- Cricket West Indies
- Pakistan Cricket Board
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