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 shattered the batting line-up. Justin Greaves snatched five wickets in a row without conceding a run and finished with five dismissals. Jayden Seales also took five wickets. Their bowling ended Pakistan’s innings, prior to the scheduled close of play. Fast bowlers caused most of the damage. Pakistan’s woes on foreign soil grew. The win provided West Indies a confident start to the series.