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Jason Roy and captain Joe Root both smashed centuries as the tourists easily reached their target of 361 with eight balls to spare in Barbados.
It was their highest ever run-chase in the format.
Chris Gayle's innings of 139 off 129 balls went in vain as the Windies' poor form in ODI cricket continued.
The second encounter of the five-match series will be played on Friday.
Shami and batters set up India's win against Australia
Seamer Mohammed Shami claimed career-best figures of 5-51 and India's frontline batters gave a good account of themselves to secure a five-wicket win against Australia in the opening one-day international on Friday.
West Ham beat Serbia's Backa Topola 3-1 with own goal
An own goal by Backa Topola's Nemanja Petrovic helped West Ham United recover from a goal down to clinch a 3-1 home win over the Serbian side in a Europa League group stage match on Thursday.
France's Dupont suffers possible jaw fracture
France were sweating on the condition of captain Antoine Dupont after the mercurial scrumhalf suffered a suspected jaw fracture during the hosts' record 96-0 victory against Namibia at the Rugby World Cup on Thursday.
E-scooter race heading to Dubai streets
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Kane on target as Bayern hold on to win 4-3 thriller against Man United
Bayern Munich struck twice in four minutes in the first half to set them on their way to a 4-3 victory over an embattled Manchester United on Wednesday and make a winning start in Champions League Group A.
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