Eoin Morgan's men took an 18-run lead into the last over but West Indies' batter Carlos Brathwaite stepped up to knock four sixes in four balls to steal victory with two deliveries to spare.
Morgan is without key players such as Joe Root, Ben Stokes and Jofra Archer for this tournament, but still boasts one of the strongest squads in the competition.
England sit top of the ICC T20I rankings heading into the tournament which is being held in Dubai, while West Indies have sunk to No.9 in the world, behind Afghanistan, and haven't won back-to-back T20 series' since their World Cup victory in 2016.
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What time does England v West Indies start at T20 World Cup?
England v West Indies starts at 3pm UK time on Saturday 23rd October 2021.
Each team plays a match every few days in the Super 12 phase of the tournament, so keep an eye on our T20 World Cup 2021 TV schedule guide for all the dates and times.
Watch England v West Indies at T20 World Cup on TV
You can watch England v West Indies live on Sky Sports Cricket, Main Event or online via the Sky Go app. Live coverage of the match starts at 2:30pm.
You can add individual channels such as Sky Sports Cricket for just £18 per month combined or pick up the complete sports package for just £25 per month.
If you don’t have Sky, you can watch the tournament through NOW. You can get a Day Membership for £9.99 or a Monthly Membership for £33.99, all without needing a contract. NOW can be streamed through a computer or apps found on most smart TVs, phones and consoles.
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