West Indies won the opening test by 90 runs. Pakistan required 211 to win but collapsed for 120 on day four. The match finished ahead of schedule.
West Indian bowlers shattered the batting line-up. Justin Greaves took five wickets in a row without losing a run and finished with five dismissals. Jayden Seales also 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 troubles on foreign soil grew. The win gave West Indies a solid start to the series.