New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- Babar Azam's century drought continued after the Pakistan batter fell three runs short of a well-deserved fifty against West Indies in the first ODI on Saturday. Having being rested in the T20I series against the Caribbean, Babar looked calm and settled as the former Pakistan captain and Mohammed Rizwan staged a crucial partnership.

Coming into the middle early in the innings after the fall of Saim Ayub, Babar stood tall at one end. He played some exquisite shots and forged a 45-run stand with Abdullah Shafique for the second wicket before the latter got out. He put on 55 runs with Rizwan before being stumped by Shai Hope off Gudakesh Motie.

Anticipating a big hit, Babar came down the track but was undone by the dri...