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India<\/strong> produced a dominant performance against West Indies<\/strong> in the first T20I at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, securing an emphatic eight-wicket victory. After restricting the visitors to 171 in 19.1 overs, India completed the chase in just 14.4 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.<\/p>\n The biggest highlight of the contest came from captain Shreyas Iyer<\/strong><\/a>, who produced a breathtaking counter-attacking innings after India slipped to 35\/2. The right-hander tore apart the West Indies bowling attack and remained unbeaten on 102 from just 43 deliveries, with 10 fours and six sixes.<\/p>\n Iyer walked into the middle with India under some early pressure after Sanju Samson<\/strong> and Abhishek Sharma<\/strong> were dismissed during the powerplay. However, the Indian captain completely changed the complexion of the chase with a fearless display of strokeplay. He attacked both pace and spin, finding boundaries almost at will as the West Indies bowlers struggled to contain him.<\/p>\n Iyer raced to his maiden T20I century as captain, reaching the landmark in spectacular fashion before remaining unbeaten on 102 off only 43 balls. His innings came at a staggering strike rate of 237.21 and included 10 boundaries and six sixes. Iyer received valuable support from Ishan Kishan<\/strong>, who remained unbeaten on 37 from 27 deliveries as the pair guided India comfortably over the line.<\/p>\n Earlier, India had done an excellent job with the ball after Iyer opted to field first. West Indies were initially steadied by captain Shai Hope<\/strong><\/a>, who scored 52 from 37 balls, before Sherfane Rutherford<\/strong> provided the late acceleration with a powerful 56 off 34 deliveries. India\u2019s bowlers, however, kept finding timely breakthroughs.<\/p>\n T20I debutant Naman Dhir<\/strong> was the standout performer, claiming three wickets for 31 runs, while Axar Patel<\/strong> and Kuldeep Yadav<\/strong> picked up two wickets apiece. West Indies were eventually bowled out for 171 in 19.1 overs, leaving India with a manageable target. The hosts\u2019 early wickets briefly gave the visitors hope, but Iyer\u2019s extraordinary counter-attack ensured there was little drama in the remainder of the chase.<\/p>\n Also READ: BCCI announce India\u2019s T20I squad for New Zealand tour; Bhuvneshwar Kumar returns after 4 years<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Shreyas Iyer’s India reached the finish line with ease \ud83d\ude0a#cricket<\/a> #INDvWI<\/a> #1stT20I<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/pEtxKQxdYG<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 3\ufe0f\u20e3rd #TeamIndia<\/a> captain to score a HUNDRED in Men’s T20Is \ud83d\udcaf<\/p>\n Shreyas Iyer basking in the three-figure glory \ud83d\udc99<\/p>\n Updates \u25b6\ufe0f https:\/\/t.co\/2czVyKWreK<\/a>#INDvWI<\/a> | @mflone_<\/a> | @ShreyasIyer15<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/nw4HMIOyu6<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 BCCI (@BCCI) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Congratulations to Team India on winning the first T20I against West Indies. A captain\u2019s knock from Shreyas Iyer, scoring a brilliant century, and a strong all round team performance. @BCCI<\/a> @ShreyasIyer15<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/r0TFCnYU85<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Rajeev Shukla (@ShuklaRajiv) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n That is some century by Shreyas Iyer. His power and awareness is so pleasing on the eye.<\/p>\n \u2014 Ian Raphael Bishop (@irbishi) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n INDIA BEAT WEST INDIES WITH 5.2 OVERS TO SPARE. <\/p>\n \u2013 Captain Shreyas Iyer is the hero. pic.twitter.com\/vMr5wA4VHe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n SHREYAS IYER COMPLETED THE HUNDRED WITH A SIX \ud83e\udd76\ud83d\udd25 pic.twitter.com\/jkvIkrnYrS<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n 10 straight T20I wins for India. \ud83c\uddee\ud83c\uddf3\ud83d\udd25<\/p>\n And what a STATEMENT from captain Shreyas Iyer.<\/p>\n India were 35\/2 in a chase of 172 when he walked in. Instead of absorbing pressure, he changed gears and completely took control.<\/p>\n His captaincy stint didn\u2019t start perfectly, but India\u2019s\u2026<\/p>\n \u2014 Bhavesh Gujrati (@Bhaveshlivelife) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n First IPL Hundred at Lucknow \u2705 Shreyas Iyer \ud83e\udd29<\/p>\n \u2014 Kapil (@Kapilmate_) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n That six to complete the hundred hit different. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n After everything, seeing Sarpanch Sahab celebrate that century was genuinely emotional. \u2014 Mr. Saif Khan (@Mr_Saif__Khan) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Ruthless Batting by Shreyas Iyer \ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb\ud83d\udc4f\ud83c\udffb<\/p>\n Captain’s Knock \ud83d\udc99\ud83d\udc99\ud83d\udc99 pic.twitter.com\/pS1McE6fRu<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kaustuv Mahapatra \ud83d\ude0a (@the_oldscoolboy) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Sarpanch Shreyas Iyer at Ekana today pic.twitter.com\/jMXNcPtkX0<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 \ud835\udc0f\ud835\udc2b\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc1a\ud835\udc24 \ud83e\udd87 (@d_praak_) October 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nShreyas Iyer smashes sensational maiden T20I century<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Naman Dhir shines on T20I debut<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Here\u2019s how fans reacted:<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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First International Hundred at Lucknow \u2705<\/p>\n\n
So happy to see Shreyas Iyer back doing what he does best. \ud83e\udd79\ud83c\udfcf#India<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/7vViJTa3hu<\/a><\/p>\n\n
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