Shreyas Iyer Celebrates Maiden T20I Century as India Defeats West Indies

In a thrilling match, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer scored his first T20I century, leading India to an 8-wicket victory over West Indies in Lucknow. Iyer's outstanding performance, with an unbeaten 102 runs, helped India chase down a target of 172 runs in just 14.4 overs. He expressed his excitement about achieving this milestone and emphasized the team's potential to dominate T20 cricket. With this win, India takes a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, building on their recent success at the 2026 Asian Games. The West Indies will need to regroup for the upcoming match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Oct 7, 2026, 00:02 IST

Iyer's Historic Performance

In a remarkable display during the first T20I against West Indies, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer celebrated his first T20I century. He expressed his joy, noting that he had long anticipated this milestone and was ecstatic to finally achieve it. With Iyer's impressive performance, India triumphed over West Indies by 8 wickets in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Iyer's Thoughts on Victory

Reflecting on the win, Iyer remarked that each victory feels unique. He conveyed his belief that India has the potential to become a formidable force in T20 cricket if they maintain their current approach and enthusiasm. He stated, "Adapting quickly and opting to bowl first was crucial. We approached the game with the excitement of facing West Indies. I had been focused on scoring my first T20I century, and it finally happened. Winning feels different, and today I was the one to finish the match. If we keep this mindset, we can be one of the most destructive teams in the format."

Series Update

In pursuit of 172 runs, India successfully completed the chase in just 14.4 overs, largely thanks to Iyer's outstanding unbeaten score of 102 runs off 43 deliveries, which included 10 fours and six sixes, achieving an impressive strike rate of 237.21. This victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the five-match series, continuing their momentum following their gold medal win in the men's cricket event at the 2026 Asian Games. Meanwhile, the West Indies will aim to regroup before the second T20I.