West Indies Test record at home in 2026: Roston Chase promises to make their home a fortress as Windies chase series whitewash vs Pakistan originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.KEY TAKEAWAYS:Roston Chase wants to turn the Caribbean into a fortress for the West Indies in Tests.His side chases a series whitewash of Pakistan in the second Test at Port of Spain.Victory would lift the West Indies above England to seventh in the WTC standings.Roston Chase promises to make their home a fortress as the Windies chase a series whitewash vs. PakistanWest Indies captain Roston Chase has laid down a clear marker for his resurgent side, declaring his ambition to make home conditions a fortress that visiting teams dread.Speaking ahead of the series decider against Pakistan, Chase pointed to a run of results that has transformed the Caribbean into difficult territory once more.The hosts arrive at the Queen's Park Oval leading the two-Test series 1-0, following a commanding 90-run victory in Tarouba.That win came hard on the heels of a home series triumph over Sri Lanka, giving West Indies a formidable recent record on their own soil across the World Test Championship cycle.Chase, whose side currently sits eighth in the standings just above Pakistan, is determined to build on that momentum rather than let it slip. A second win would carry West Indies past England into seventh place, a tangible reward for a team that endured a miserable 2025.MORE:'Proud day for Sri Lanka': Sangakkara celebrates as Tharanga wins CWG javelin goldChase's vision for a Caribbean fortressThe captain was expansive about what he wants his side to become at home. Chase told reporters, "We're very blessed and very happy for the results that we've been having at home so far. But I want to make home our fortress, where we make it very difficult for teams to come to the Caribbean and beat us."He believes local knowledge is the foundation of that ambition. Chase explained, "Because it's our own conditions, we know them inside out and better than the opposition. So I think we want to really make home advantage count, and we've been doing that well so far." His focus for the decider was firmly on process rather than the scoreline.Chase said, "We want to just come into this second Test, not take anything for granted, just go through the processes that we've sat down and talked about, and look to get that second victory."There was encouraging news on Chase's own availability with the ball. The all-rounder missed out on bowling in the first Test owing to a right index finger injury, leaving the heavy lifting to Justin Greaves and Jayden Seales, who bowled West Indies to victory with five-wicket hauls apiece.MORE:Sammy vs Joseph: What happened as WI pacer drops 'not representing Sammy' bombshellWest Indies Test record at home in 2026OpponentResultSri LankaWonSri LankaDrawPakistanWonA fortress built on modest foundationsChase indicated he is close to a return. He said, "It's getting better. Hopefully, I think I'll be ready to bowl by Sunday. I bowled two overs in the nets today. It still has a bit of pain, but I think by Sunday, I should be able to at least bowl probably four to five overs consistently."There is understandable pride in Chase's words, yet a note of perspective is warranted. The West Indies' home surge has come against Sri Lanka and a Pakistan side in disarray, both ranked close to them, rather than against the game's stronger outfits, which tempers how imposing the fortress truly is for now.The ambition, though, is exactly the right one for a proud cricketing nation rebuilding its Test identity. Home advantage has long been the currency of successful sides, and if Chase can complete a whitewash and stack further wins against touring teams, the fortress talk will start to carry the weight of genuine substance rather than mere aspiration.For all the latest cricket news, opinion, and commentary, and to share your voice, head to ourFacebook,Instagram,andX (Twitter)pages.