West Indies took 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 shattered the batting line-up. Justin Greaves claimed five wickets in a row without giving up a run and took five dismissals. Jayden Seales too took five wickets. Their bowling ended Pakistan’s innings, well before the scheduled close of play. Fast bowlers did most of the damage. Pakistan’s struggles on foreign soil grew. The win provided West Indies a confident start to the series.