Fast bowler Jayden Seales delivered a match-winning spell of 5-20 as West Indies defeated Pakistan by 90 runs in the first Test at the Brian Lara Stadium in Tarouba, Trinidad and Tobago. The victory gives the home side a 1-0 lead in the two-match series with one Test remaining. Main Developments Chasing 211 for victory on the fourth day, Pakistan were bowled out for 120 in just over 40 overs. Seales claimed his fourth five-wicket haul in Test cricket, leading a pace attack that dismantled the tourists' batting lineup. Pakistan captain Babar Azam remained unbeaten on 58, adding 23 runs with last man Mohammad Abbas for the final wicket. But the resistance proved brief after Pakistan had slumped to 71-9. Number three batter Shan Masood, who fractured his finger during his first-innings knock of 109, batted at number eight in the second innings but made only three before Seales dismissed him. Read also: IPL business value hits $20.6bn as franchise sales set records West Indies had earlier eked out a 29-run first-innings lead before setting Pakistan a target of 211. Captain Roston Chase dedicated the win to West Indies legend Garry Sobers, who died earlier this month. “We wanted to make him proud and had a chat about it before the match. I hope he is smiling down on us,” Chase said. Background The series marks a rare Test contest between two teams outside the traditional 'Big Three' of India, Australia, and England. Pakistan entered the match as the higher-ranked side, but the West Indies have historically been formidable at home, particularly in the Caribbean. Masood's fractured finger during his first-innings century forced a reshuffle in Pakistan's batting order, exposing their middle-order fragility. The tourists have struggled to post consistent totals away from home in recent years, a weakness that proved decisive in Tarouba. Why It Matters The result hands West Indies a rare series lead against a top-eight Test nation, offering a morale boost for a team that has often been written off in the longest format. Chase's emphasis on collective contributions — “We’re not relying on one or two players; everyone is chipping in at crucial moments” — signals a shift in the team's mindset. For Pakistan, the defeat raises questions about their batting depth and ability to chase moderate targets under pressure. Azam's unbeaten knock was a lone bright spot, but the collapse from 71-9 exposed a recurring issue that the team must address to remain competitive in the World Test Championship cycle. What's Next The second and final Test of the series begins on Sunday in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. West Indies will seek to seal a series victory, while Pakistan will aim to level the series and avoid a first series loss in the Caribbean since 2016.