Shreyas Iyer's maiden T20I century powers India to eight-wicket win over West Indies
India secured an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the first T20I match of their series. Captain Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 102, marking his maiden T20I century.
Why it matters
The performance highlights the current form of India's cricket team and individual player development in international T20 formats.
India skipper Shreyas Iyer marked his return to form in spectacular fashion, smashing his maiden T20I century as India cruised to an eight-wicket win over West Indies in the opening match of the five-match series on Tuesday.Chasing 172, India raced to 172 for two in just 14.4 overs, with Iyer producing a breathtaking unbeaten 102 off 43 balls. The century, completed with a towering six off Roston Chase, was the fastest by an Indian batter against West Indies in T20Is.Iyer walked off to a standing ovation after taking his helmet off and raising both hands towards the Indian dugout. His innings featured six sixes and a total of 10 boundaries.The chase did not begin without a scare.
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