West Indies took the opening test by 90 runs. Pakistan required 211 to win but collapsed for 120 on day four. The match ended early.
West Indian bowlers broke through 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 bowling stopped 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 strong start to the series.