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A century to give Shreyas the T20I captaincy momentum

Shreyas Iyer’s first T20I century has reignited momentum for his captaincy after a shaky start. India’s new skipper, installed following Suryakumar Yadav’s departure, had lost his first seven matches in charge before turning the tide with a dominant 102 off 42 balls against West Indies in Lucknow.

The innings—marked by 10 fours and six sixes—propelled India to an eight-wicket victory, their third win in his last 10 games as captain. His aggressive yet controlled approach, including a straight six off Roston Chase and a winning single from an overthrow, showcased his adaptability in high-pressure situations.

The century, the fastest by an Indian batter in T20Is against West Indies, also made him the third Indian skipper to reach three figures in the format, joining Rohit Sharma and Yadav. Beyond the individual feat, Iyer’s performance solidified India’s middle-order strategy, with Ishan Kishan’s unbeaten support reinforcing their batting depth.

The win, following a series of setbacks, signals a potential turnaround in his leadership journey.

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