West Indies won the opening test by 90 runs. Pakistan chased 211 to win but were bowled out for 120 on day four. The match finished ahead of schedule.
West Indian bowlers broke through the batting line-up. Justin Greaves snatched five wickets in a row without conceding a run and ended on five dismissals. Jayden Seales also took five wickets. Their bowling stopped Pakistan’s innings, well before the scheduled close of play. Fast bowlers did most of the damage. Pakistan’s struggles on foreign soil deepened. The win handed West Indies a solid start to the series.