West Indies won the opening test by 90 runs. Pakistan chased 211 to win but collapsed for 120 on day four. The match concluded prematurely.
West Indian bowlers broke through the batting line-up. Justin Greaves snatched five wickets in a row without giving up a run and took five dismissals. Jayden Seales also 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 struggles on foreign soil deepened. The win provided West Indies a strong start to the series.