Shreyas Iyer scored his first T20 international century as India crushed the West Indies in the 1st T20I match. Iyer’s unbeaten 105 guided India to a seven-wicket victory, chasing down 172 runs with ease. The West Indies had posted 171 after fifties from Alick Athanaze and Keacy Carty, but their total proved insufficient against India’s dominant batting display.
Iyer came to the crease in the middle order and took control of the chase from the start. He struck 11 boundaries during his innings, combining aggression with composure to anchor India’s run-chase. His century was particularly significant as his first in T20I cricket, marking a milestone moment in his international career. India’s opening batsmen provided a solid foundation, but Iyer’s unbeaten knock ensured there was no dramatic finish. The West Indies bowlers could not find any breakthrough as India cruised to victory with several overs remaining.
The West Indies innings reflected their batting struggles in the format. After Hope and Rutherford put together a partnership that took them to 171, the middle-order failed to accelerate. They managed only two individual fifties across the entire innings, suggesting a lack of depth in their batting lineup. The total would have been competitive in a closely-matched series, but against India’s current form, it fell short.
India’s chase demonstrated the gulf in quality between the two sides. The Indian batsmen approached the task methodically, rotating the strike and punishing any loose deliveries. Iyer’s aggressive approach in the latter stages accelerated the chase, removing any doubt about the outcome.
The result gives India momentum heading into the remaining matches of the series. Iyer’s maiden ton will boost his confidence considerably, while the team’s comprehensive performance suggests they remain the favourites in this competition.
