Pakistan reached an unwanted milestone in Test cricket after suffering their eighth consecutive away defeat, the longest losing streak on foreign soil in the nation’s history.
The alarming run began during Pakistan’s tour of Australia in December 2023 and continued with a 90-run defeat against the West Indies in the opening Test at the Brian Lara Cricket Academy in Tarouba, Trinidad.
The latest setback highlighted Pakistan’s prolonged decline in overseas red-ball cricket. The team has failed to record a single away Test victory during the eight-match losing streak.
Pakistan’s struggles began during the 2023-24 series in Australia, where they suffered a 3-0 whitewash. They lost the opening Test in Perth by 360 runs, the second Test in Melbourne by 79 runs and the final match in Sydney by eight wickets.
The difficult run continued in South Africa during the 2024-25 season. Pakistan suffered a narrow two-wicket defeat in Centurion before losing the second Test in Cape Town by 10 wickets.
Any hopes of a recovery were ended during Pakistan’s tour of Bangladesh in May 2026. The team lost by 104 runs in Dhaka and by 78 runs in Sylhet.
Pakistan’s unwanted record was confirmed in Trinidad after they failed to chase a modest target of 211 against the West Indies. The visitors were bowled out for 120 in their second innings.
Returning captain Babar Azam fought a lone battle and remained unbeaten on 58 from 107 deliveries. His innings included nine boundaries, while Mohammad Abbas contributed 23 runs.
West Indies fast bowler Jayden Seales delivered a match-winning performance, taking five wickets for just 20 runs and dismantling Pakistan’s batting lineup.
Kemar Roach and Justin Greaves claimed two wickets each, while Shamar Joseph took one wicket as the hosts completed a commanding 90-run victory.
The win gave the West Indies a 1-0 lead in the two-match Test series.
Pakistan’s Eight Consecutive Away Test Defeats
| No. | Host country | City | Date | Defeat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Australia | Perth | December 2023 | Lost by 360 runs |
| 2 | Australia | Melbourne | December 2023 | Lost by 79 runs |
| 3 | Australia | Sydney | January 2024 | Lost by eight wickets |
| 4 | South Africa | Centurion | December 2024 | Lost by two wickets |
| 5 | South Africa | Cape Town | January 2025 | Lost by 10 wickets |
| 6 | Bangladesh | Dhaka | May 2026 | Lost by 104 runs |
| 7 | Bangladesh | Sylhet | May 2026 | Lost by 78 runs |
| 8 | West Indies | Trinidad | July 2026 | Lost by 90 runs |
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