West Indies won the opening test by 90 runs. Pakistan chased 211 to win but fell short for 120 on day four. The match finished ahead of schedule.
West Indian bowlers broke through the batting line-up. Justin Greaves took five wickets in a row without giving up a run and finished with five dismissals. Jayden Seales as well took five wickets. Their bowling cut short Pakistan’s innings, long before the scheduled close of play. Fast bowlers caused most of the damage. Pakistan’s struggles on foreign soil worsened. The win gave West Indies a solid start to the series.