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Iyer's maiden T20I century, Dhir's dream debut power India to crushing win over WI

India secured a commanding eight-wicket victory over the West Indies in the opening T20I of their five-match series, posting a dominant 172 for 2 in just 17.3 overs. Captain Shreyas Iyer delivered a match-winning century—his first in T20Is and the fastest by an Indian batter against the West Indies—smashing 102 runs off 43 balls to anchor the chase.

His aggressive yet calculated innings, combined with crucial support from Ishan Kishan, turned a challenging target into a comfortable win, extending India’s T20I winning streak to ten matches. Iyer’s milestone became only the third T20I century by an Indian captain, joining Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav in the record books, while his explosive start highlighted India’s growing dominance in the format.

West Indies struggled to rebuild after a shaky batting collapse, finishing on 171 all out, with debutant Naman Dhir making an immediate impact by claiming three wickets with his off-spin. The Indian bowling attack, led by Dhir’s breakthrough and contributions from Kuldeep Yadav and Axar Patel, dismantled the visitors after an early flurry of boundaries from Shai Hope.

India’s ease in chasing down the target underscored the depth of their batting lineup, while West Indies’ batting woes exposed vulnerabilities that could reshape the series ahead.

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