West Indies won the opening test by 90 runs. Pakistan needed 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 ended on five dismissals. Jayden Seales also took five wickets. Their performances stopped Pakistan’s innings, well before the scheduled close of play. Fast bowlers did most of the damage. Pakistan’s woes on foreign soil deepened. The win handed West Indies a confident start to the series.