West Indies secured the opening test by 90 runs. Pakistan chased 211 to win but fell short for 120 on day four. The match finished ahead of schedule.
West Indian bowlers broke through the batting line-up. Justin Greaves claimed five wickets in a row without conceding a run and finished with five dismissals. Jayden Seales too took five wickets. Their spells ended Pakistan’s innings, long before the scheduled close of play. Fast bowlers did most of the damage. Pakistan’s woes on foreign soil deepened. The win provided West Indies a strong start to the series.