West Indies secured the opening test by 90 runs. Pakistan required 211 to win but fell short for 120 on day four. The match concluded prematurely.
West Indian bowlers shattered the batting line-up. Justin Greaves snatched five wickets in a row without conceding a run and took five dismissals. Jayden Seales too took five wickets. Their spells cut short Pakistan’s innings, long before the scheduled close of play. Fast bowlers produced most of the damage. Pakistan’s struggles on foreign soil deepened. The win gave West Indies a solid start to the series.