Canterbury, May 22 -- Charlotte Edwards couldn't have asked for a better start to her tenure as head coach, as England produced a commanding performance to defeat West Indies in the opening match of the T20I series, as per the official website of the ICC.

West Indies skipper Hayley Matthews lit up the first innings with a brilliant unbeaten century (100*), anchoring her side to a competitive total of 147. However, her efforts proved insufficient as England chased down the target with ease, showcasing their depth and dominance with both bat and ball.

England's chase was anchored by a brilliant unbeaten 81 from Sophia Dunkley, who was well-supported by former captain Heather Knight with 43 not out.

The pair put on a blistering 94-run par...