Let us look at a few key battles that could decide the fortunes of both sides at The Oval.
Pakistan were at one point all in control with opener Azhar Ali and Ahmed Shehzad scoring 155 runs for the first wicket. But three timely wickets by the hosts brought the game back at level.
Roston Chase’s second Test hundred and fine support from captain Jason Holder in a record unbroken partnership lifted the West Indies to 286 for six at stumps on the opening day of the second Test against Pakistan at Kensington Oval.
West Indies are set to start afresh against Pakistan in the first Test at Sabina Park in Kingston.
The match is a highly crucial contest for the hosts as in spite of having lost the series already, they stand a chance to register a consolatory victory.
It is bowlers, who win you Tests and 2016 witnessed enough action. Amidst the sea of brilliant performances in this year, we pick the top 10 bowling spells from 2016.
Devendra Bishoo ended the series with 18 wickets at an average of 27 and broke the tally of most wickets for a West Indies spinner in a series since Lance Gibbs took 21 in India in 1974.
The third Test of the series between Pakistan and West Indies ended in a dramatic way.
Had Bishoo not got them out so early, would Pakistan have enough time to pick 10 West Indies wickets?
In last few years, Pakistan have continuously produced such gripping matches, which is quite an achievement for them but it could not have been more interesting without West Indies.