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Watch: Shreyas Iyer’s hilarious pre-batting ritual draws attention after Indore T20I failure

India’s Shreyas Iyer became an overnight viral sensation after a lighthearted pre-batting ritual in Indore turned into a quick exit. A clip showed the captain flashing a double thumbs-up from the dugout before his turn at the crease, only to be dismissed for a single run by Roston Chase off two balls—a rare early setback in the T20I series.

Despite the collapse, India’s middle order rallied behind Abhishek Sharma’s explosive 69 off 30 balls and a disciplined bowling effort to post 223/10, securing a 14-run win and a 2-1 series lead. The West Indies, though led by Kamil Mishara’s 42 and Shimron Hetmyer’s 43, fell short at 209/7, unable to capitalize on their high-scoring approach after a 501-run thriller in Ranchi.

Iyer’s brief dismissal didn’t overshadow his series dominance, as he remains India’s top run-scorer with 143 runs across three matches, including an unbeaten 102 in Lucknow and a quick 40 in Ranchi. His form keeps him third in the overall standings, trailing West Indies’ Sherfane Rutherford (172) and Shai Hope (159).

With two matches left, Iyer and his team will aim to close out the series in Hyderabad, where India’s bowlers will look to maintain their momentum after a strong defensive performance in Indore.

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