In a thrilling conclusion to the first Test in Antigua, the West Indies secured a commanding 201-run victory over Bangladesh, marking their first home Test win in two-and-a-half years. The game concluded on the fifth morning, with West Indies' Alzarri Joseph playing a pivotal role in dismantling Bangladesh's pursuit of 334 runs.

Resuming at 132 for 9, Bangladesh's hopes rested on their last-wicket pair. However, Alzarri Joseph's fiery bowling led to the early end of their innings. In just an over, Joseph delivered a short-pitched delivery that struck Bangladesh's No. 11, Shoriful Islam, on the shoulder. The injury forced Shoriful to retire hurt, and with no more wickets remaining, West Indies celebrated a well-deserved victory.

Earlier, the West Indies required just seven overs to seal the win on Tuesday morning. Joseph's first breakthrough came with Hasan Mahmud's dismissal for a duck, caught behind off a delivery that moved away. Following this, Jaker Ali was trapped leg before wicket for 31, having hit four boundaries during his 58-ball stay. Joseph maintained the pressure with a barrage of bouncers, targeting Taskin Ahmed and Shoriful Islam, while the West Indies fielders added to the tension with strategic sledging.

The outcome of the match was influenced by Bangladesh's cautious decision-making. In the first innings, they had declared at 269 for 9, trailing by 181 runs, likely to avoid further injuries to their lower-order batsmen against the hostile West Indies bowling attack. This defensive mindset carried over into the second innings, contributing to their rapid collapse on the final day.

While the Bangladesh tailenders predictably succumbed to the relentless pace and aggression, the specialist batsmen offered little resistance from the outset of their chase. This comprehensive performance by the West Indies highlighted their dominance and strategic prowess on the field.

This victory not only underscored Alzarri Joseph's importance in the West Indies' bowling lineup but also demonstrated the team's potential to capitalize on home advantage. As the series progresses, the West Indies will aim to build on this momentum, with their eyes set on further successes in forthcoming matches.