West Indies secured the opening test by 90 runs. Pakistan required 211 to win but collapsed for 120 on day four. The match finished ahead of schedule.
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 too took five wickets. Their bowling stopped Pakistan’s innings, prior to the scheduled close of play. Fast bowlers did most of the damage. Pakistan’s woes on foreign soil grew. The win gave West Indies a confident start to the series.