West Indies won the opening test by 90 runs. Pakistan chased 211 to win but were bowled out 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 took five dismissals. Jayden Seales as well took five wickets. Their bowling ended Pakistan’s innings, long before the scheduled close of play. Fast bowlers caused most of the damage. Pakistan’s woes on foreign soil worsened. The win provided West Indies a strong start to the series.