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