The enigmatic West Indies return to Trent Bridge for the first time in five years in 2017, and currently hold an upper hand over England in One-Day International cricket at the venue.
However, in the most recent of encounters for a T20 international, the men in maroon were dispatched by a power-hitting display by Alex Hales, who fell just one short of becoming the first Englishman to score a century in the shortest format.
In a team involving four Nottinghamshire players, including Stuart Broad as captain, Hales’ 99, coupled with a fifty from Ravi Bopara, gifted England a seven-wicket victory with two balls remaining as they chased down 173-3.
The efforts of the England duo eclipsed those of Dwayne Smith (70), Dwayne Bravo (54*) and Keiron Pollard (23*) and the West Indies will look to return to winning ways on Thursday 21 September.
The two teams take to the field in front of a packed Trent Bridge, with England led by captain Stuart Broad
Dangerman Chris Gayle was quickly on his way back to the Pavilion as Steven Finn made an early breakthrough
England enjoyed the perfect start having lost the toss as Finn took his eighth wicket in sixth T20 appearances for his country.
England's fast start continued as Lendl Simmons was well caught in the deep by Jonny Bairstow off Stuart Broad
West Indies opener Dwayne Smith led the recovery, blasting 70 from just 54 deliveries
Smith was ably supported by Dwayne Bravo, the imperious all rounder plundering the England attack to all parts of Trent Bridge on his way to an unbeaten 54 from 36 balls, as West Indies posted 172-4 from their 20 overs
Alex Hales, in his fifth T20I, kickstarted the England reply, despite losing Craig Kieswetter early on
The Nottinghamshire opener came agonisingly close to becoming the first Englishman to score a century in T20Is, falling for a blistering 99 from 64 balls to set up the victory
Hales was well supported by Ravi Bopara, 59 from 44, and despite both set batsmen falling late on, current England captain Eoin Morgan scored the winning runs to win the sole T20I against the West Indies
England return to Nottingham in 2017 to face South Africa and the West Indies. With tickets now on general sale, don't miss the chance to see some of the most exciting sides in world cricket go toe-to-toe in the unique surroundings of Trent Bridge.