PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (CMC) — A superb batting display by Abdullah Shafique and Babar Azam has left Pakistan in firm control of the second Test against West Indies at the close of play on the second day here on Monday.

Shafique’s unbeaten 107 off 185 balls coupled with Captain Azam’s 86 not out off 126 balls powered the visitors to a formidable 266 for two in reply to the West Indies’ total of 344 at the Queen’s Park Oval.

The pair has so far added 168 runs for the third wicket to put Pakistan on course to post a mammoth first innings total and give their side a hefty lead as they trail by just 78 runs heading into Tuesday’s third day of play.