Iyer's rapid century powers India past West Indies
India's captain scored 102 not out off 43 balls in Lucknow as his team won by eight wickets.
Shreyas Iyer smashed 102 not out off 43 balls as India chased down West Indies' 171 in Lucknow. Iyer's quick century was his first in T20 internationals, tying the sixth-fastest ton by an India player in the format.
Iyer hit six sixes and 10 fours, sharing a 137-run partnership with Ishan Kishan, who scored 37 not out. West Indies had made 171 after recovering from 8 for 135 on half-centuries from Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford.
India won by eight wickets with 14.4 overs remaining.
- 102 not out off 43 balls
- Iyer's runs and deliveries
- 6 sixes and 10 fours
- Iyer's sixes and fours
- 137 off 67 balls
- Partnership runs and balls
- Sixth-fastest by India player in T20
- Century pace ranking
Why it mattersCaptain Iyer's rapid-fire form on home soil sets the tone for India's T20 campaign.
AustraliaNo direct impact on Australian cricket, though local fans may follow World Cup champs India's form.
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