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.
Swiatek tames powerful Pliskova to reach Wimbledon round three
Defending champion Iga Swiatek cleared a potentially dangerous early hurdle with ease as she defeated former world number one Karolina Pliskova to reach round three at Wimbledon on Thursday.
Man City sign Anderson from Forest in record transfer
England midfielder Elliot Anderson joined Manchester City from fellow Premier League side Nottingham Forest on Thursday in a deal reported to be the most expensive transfer for a British player.
Fritz and De Minaur ease into Wimbledon third round
Taylor Fritz continued his smooth progress at Wimbledon by defeating fellow American Patrick Kypson 6-2 6-2 7-5 to make the third round on Thursday and remain on course for a maiden Grand Slam title.
Italian jockey Dettori injured in Newmarket car accident
Italian jockey Frankie Dettori suffered several broken ribs and a broken thumb in a car accident near the English racing centre of Newmarket on Wednesday, his company H Talent Management said on Thursday.
US keep World Cup dream alive with gutsy win over Bosnia
A 10-man United States roared into the next round of the World Cup on Wednesday with a 2-0 victory over Bosnia, ending a 24-year wait for a knockout-stage win to keep alive hopes of a dream American run in soccer's global showpiece.
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