In Lucknow, India, Shreyas Iyer’s impressive 102 not out off 43 balls led India to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first of five Twenty20 internationals. Iyer’s century, achieved in just 42 balls, is tied for the sixth-fastest by an Indian in T20s. India chased down West Indies’ total of 171 all out in 19.1 overs, finishing at 172-2 in 14.4 overs. Iyer, alongside Ishan Kishan, who scored 37 not out, put on a 137-run partnership for the third wicket. Despite half-centuries from Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford, West Indies’ score was insufficient against the reigning T20 world champions. The second match is scheduled for Friday in Ranchi.
QUESTION: How might Shreyas Iyer’s performance influence young cricketers aspiring to play at the international level?
Iyer’s rapid hundred gives India an 8-wicket win over West Indies in first T20
