Lucknow T20: Iyer's Unbeaten 102 Leads India to Series Lead

At the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on October 6, India opened their T20 series against West Indies with a commanding eight‑wicket triumph. West Indies, after losing the toss, managed 171 runs for the loss of nine wickets in just 19.1 overs. Shai Hope contributed 52 runs, while Roderick Radford added a quick 56 before falling. India's bowling unit shared the wickets, highlighted by debutant Naman Dhir’s three scalps. In response, Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma gave India a steady start of 29 runs. The innings turned spectacular when Shreyas Iyer, batting at number three, unleashed a 102‑run blitz without losing his wicket, facing only 43 balls and striking six sixes and ten fours. Partner Ishant Kishan added 37 runs with five boundaries. The partnership of 137 runs ensured India chased down the target with eight wickets in hand, taking a 1-0 lead in the series. The next fixtures are set for 9, 11, 14 and 17 October.