“We expect the same type of pitch in the second Test and we have to improve,” Brathwaite said at the post-Test press conference. “It was definitely a tough course to hit on. But it’s their decision how they want the course. We just have to get good.”

“It’s great to see. Jamal has worked extremely hard over the years and it’s good to see him get his first five-wicket haul. His hard work has paid off. He bowled well; he was consistent. I wish all the best to him in his second test match.

“I think we could improve bowling-wise. We gave them 50-60 runs too much in the first innings because the pitch turned from ball one and we could have created enough pressure on the batsmen to get more wickets. When we say that, we also did not hit as well as we could, I think, Alick [Athanaze, whose fourth innings 55 was West Indies highest individual score] showed us today how easy it can be. You have to be bolder in your shot selection. But I think a better all-round performance and we can win the second Test.”

With the pitch difficult and the Test match short, minor differences were always going to prove decisive and Brathwaite was keen to stress that despite the margin of victory, he felt the difference between the two sides was small. With Pakistan’s strategy secure – indeed, both captains confirmed they expected a similar turner for the second Test – which also takes place in Multan, starting on January 25 – surprise is not something that can catch the West Indies out.

“I think we could be better with the ball in the first innings. We gave them 50 runs too many and on top of that we didn’t bat as well as we could have done, especially in the first innings. Both innings top order didn’t get any runs. So I think the top six should be able to beat at least one session.

“Pakistan also batted just one session in their second innings and I think bowling-wise, if we stay consistent in bringing batsmen on the front foot, we’ll have a better chance of restricting the first innings total. And we’re have to bat better, we have to find a better way.”

While he didn’t commit to that strategy, perhaps considered aggression, a measure West Indies began to introduce into their batting as each innings wore on, is something West Indies could look to do more of next week. Some batsmen found the use of reverse sweeps from off the line a fruitful scoring option, while West Indies’ most devastating phase with the bat came when the tenth wicket partnership put on 46 in 21 balls, taking on the spinners when they sent the ball.

“The ball was ragged so you’re going to have your name on it regardless. The pitch was tough as you could see. It was very dry before the game even started. So I’m not surprised the game ended early.”