West Indies secured the opening test by 90 runs. Pakistan required 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 claimed five wickets in a row without conceding a run and ended on five dismissals. Jayden Seales as well took five wickets. Their bowling stopped Pakistan’s innings, long before the scheduled close of play. Fast bowlers did most of the damage. Pakistan’s struggles on foreign soil deepened. The win gave West Indies a confident start to the series.