BOLAND PARK, Paarl- The West Indies Women suffered a 7-wicket defeat to England Women in their opening match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup.

West Indies 135 for seven in 20 overs (Hayley Matthews 42, Shemaine Campbelle 34; Sophie Ecclestone 3/23, Sarah Glenn 1/20).

England 138 for three in 14.3 overs (Nat Sciver-Brunt 40 not out, Sophia Dunkley 34; Chenille Henry 2/30, Afy Fletcher 1/22).

Speaking after the match, Stafanie Taylor said it felt good to be back, "Feels good to be back but not the score I was looking for but this is what being out for four months feels like. I thought the partnership between Hayley and I gave us the momentum for our batters to put runs on the board but our bowlers weren't up to the mark today. Once we get partnerships going and a team effort we can topple India in our next matchup, but it was good today to see the batters getting runs on the board."