West Indies Thrash Pakistan by 90 Runs in First Test

West Indies secured a commanding 90-run victory over Pakistan in the first Test of their two-match series, concluding on Tuesday in Trinidad. Pakistan's batting lineup crumbled for the second consecutive day against the West Indies pace attack, falling short of the 211-run target on a challenging, deteriorating pitch.

The tourists were dismissed for 120 runs in 40.2 overs shortly after tea on the fourth day. The situation appeared dire when Pakistan slumped to 71 for nine, narrowly avoiding their lowest-ever Test innings total against the West Indies. A last-wicket partnership of 49 runs between captain Babar Azam, who remained unbeaten on 58, and Mohammad Abbas, who scored 23, delayed the inevitable before Jayden Seales trapped Abbas leg-before to end the match, finishing with figures of five for 20.

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It was just about being disciplined.

This defeat marks a significant downturn for Pakistan, extending their losing streak to four consecutive matches and 13 losses in their last 17 Tests. Their performance away from home has been particularly dismal, with this being their eighth consecutive Test loss on foreign soil.

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I love how this team is going. We’re not depending on one or two guys solely. Everyone is chipping in at crucial times.

The capitulation mirrored events from the third day, where Pakistan lost seven wickets for just 38 runs, collapsing from 244 for three to 282 all out, conceding a 29-run first-innings deficit. Despite a spirited bowling effort late on day three, West Indies rallied to post 181 in their second innings, adding 55 runs on the fourth morning thanks to an aggressive 38 off 27 balls from Shamar Joseph.

West Indies captain Roston Chase praised his team's disciplined performance. "It was just about being disciplined," said player of the match Justin Greaves, who took seven wickets for 39 across both innings. "From watching Mohammad Abbas in both the first and second innings, we tried to mimic that and it pretty much worked out well for us." Chase added, "I love how this team is going. We’re not depending on one or two guys solely. Everyone is chipping in at crucial times."

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This surface is good. We have to expect it to be a bit up and down at this stage and also the movement with the new ball. We prepared for this. But they bowled very well, using the conditions, and we just couldn’t get a partnership going.