Iyer’s 102 crushes West Indies

(Kaieteur News) – Shreyas Iyer produced a breathtaking century on his T20I captaincy debut as India dismantled the West Indies by eight wickets in the opening match of their five-game series at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Chasing 172 for victory, India reached 172 for two in just 14.4 overs, with Iyer finishing unbeaten on a spectacular 102 from 43 deliveries. His innings, which featured 10 fours and six sixes, propelled India to victory with 32 balls to spare and gave the hosts a 1-0 lead in the series.

The result extended India’s winning streak in T20 internationals to 10 matches and underlined the hosts’ dominance in the shortest format.