West Indies took the opening test by 90 runs. Pakistan needed 211 to win but fell short for 120 on day four. The match concluded prematurely.
West Indian bowlers shattered the batting line-up. Justin Greaves took five wickets in a row without giving up a run and took five dismissals. Jayden Seales also took five wickets. Their bowling ended Pakistan’s innings, long before the scheduled close of play. Fast bowlers produced most of the damage. Pakistan’s struggles on foreign soil grew. The win handed West Indies a solid start to the series.