Pakistan gave a strong response to West Indies's first innings total of 344/10. They were well placed at 98/2 when Babar arrived to bat. He took the innings forward with a massive 183-run third-wicket partnership with Abdullah Shafique, who scored a fine hundred. Having ended Day 2 unbeaten on 86, Babar was run out on Day 3 morning. He walked back for 88 off 147 balls, having smoked 10 fours and a six.