Shreyas Iyer century helps India beat West Indies in Lucknow
Captain Shreyas Iyer scored a maiden T20 International century to lead India to an eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the opening match on Tuesday in Lucknow.
Iyer completes unbeaten hundred
India needed 172 runs to win and chased them down with 32 balls remaining. Iyer reached his century off 43 deliveries after Ishan Kishan handed him the strike with eight runs required.
Early wickets set up chase
Abhishek Sharma scored 21 runs before Roston Chase dismissed him, followed by Sanju Samson falling for 11. West Indies were bowled out for 171 after Naman Dhir dismissed opener Shai Hope.
Partnership seals the win
Iyer and Ishan Kishan formed an unbeaten stand of 137 runs to secure the victory. The top-order combination put on a crucial partnership off 67 deliveries in the second innings.
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