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Under a cloudless sky in Trinidad, history was made on Wednesday, July 29, as the West Indies registered their first Test match at the Brian Lara Stadium with an emphatic 90-run win over Pakistan.

The win was a statement of intent, as far as the West Indies’ revival in Test cricket is concerned. Off the back of a historic series win over Sri Lanka, which saw the Caribbean side register its first series win in 23 years, captain Roston Chase and his men were at it again, this time seeing off a spirited Pakistan in an equally gripping encounter.

WTC 2025-27: West Indies climbed another spot

On a pitch that favored fast bowlers, the West Indies laid the foundation for the win. Shai Hope (92) and Kavem Hodge (84) displayed resilience against the quick men as the hosts posted a competitive 311 runs in the first innings.

Pakistan made a strong reply as skipper Shan Masood displayed character and a fighting half-century. However, the hosts made a remarkable recovery as the innings turned on its head with a special spell from Justin Greaves.

The England seamer sent shockwaves around the world as he removed five batters in a row to register his first-ever five-wicket haul in international cricket. Greaves’ heroics saw Pakistan skittled out for 282 runs, giving the hosts a healthy 29-run advantage.

Battle on a Poor Pitch

The visitors made a fighting start in the second innings as they raced to 65 runs before the quick man Mohammad Abbas sent three batters back to the pavilion. Abbas displayed his excellent skill set with the bat as the West Indies were reduced to 181/9.

Shamar Joseph provided the much-needed fireworks as the lower-order batsman launched a splendid 38-ball 38 to take the score past the 200-run mark. With the target of 211 on a difficult pitch, Pakistan needed a special performance to register a win.

Seales Shocks Pakistan

Chasing 211 in the fourth innings proved to be a mountain too high as Pakistan were bowled out for a meager 120 runs. Babar Azam displayed his typical composure at the crease as he remained not out on 58.

Apart from the skipper, no other Pakistani batsman could reach double digits as Jayden Seales sent the visitors packing. The West Indies seamer registered brilliant figures of 5/20 to bowl Pakistan out for a measly 120, registering a nine-wicket win for his team.

WTC 2025–27 Standings

While the victory earns the West Indies crucial momentum and points, the win keeps their hopes alive in the ongoing cycle of the ICC World Test Championship.