West Indies won the opening test by 90 runs. Pakistan needed 211 to win but collapsed for 120 on day four. The match finished ahead of schedule.
West Indian bowlers dismantled the batting line-up. Justin Greaves took five wickets in a row without losing a run and took five dismissals. Jayden Seales too took five wickets. Their performances ended Pakistan’s innings, well before the scheduled close of play. Fast bowlers did most of the damage. Pakistan’s troubles on foreign soil deepened. The win handed West Indies a solid start to the series.