Shreyas Iyer's maiden T20I century lifts India to 10th straight win

Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 102 off 43 balls guided India to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies in the first T20I at Lucknow, extending India's winning streak to 10 matches. The maiden century elevated Iyer to a career-best seventh position in ICC T20I batting rankings, making him India's third-highest-ranked batter in the format.

Quick Facts

India defeated West Indies by eight wickets
Shreyas Iyer scored maiden T20I century
Ishan Kishan took spectacular catch at deep mid-wicket
India's winning streak extended to 10 consecutive T20Is
Shreyas Iyer climbed to career-best seventh in ICC T20I rankings

India defeated West Indies by eight wickets in the first T20I of a five-match series at Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow on October 6, 2026. India chased down West Indies' total of 171 runs in 14.4 overs, with captain Shreyas Iyer scoring an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls—his maiden T20I century—featuring 10 fours and six sixes. The victory extended India's winning streak in T20 Internationals to 10 consecutive matches.

West Indies posted 171 after being put in to bat first. Shai Hope scored a half-century and Sherfane Rutherford contributed 56 runs off 34 balls, but India's bowling attack restricted the visitors. Naman Dhir claimed three wickets on his T20I debut, while Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav each took two. A pivotal moment came in the 15th over when wicketkeeper Ishan Kishan produced a spectacular catch at deep mid-wicket to dismiss Matthew Forde, who scored just 2 runs off 4 balls.

India's chase was anchored by Iyer's aggressive batting after early losses of openers Abhishek Sharma (21 off 10 balls) and Sanju Samson (11 off 9 balls). Iyer and Ishan Kishan shared a 137-run partnership, with India winning with 32 balls remaining. Iyer became the first Indian captain to score a T20I century in a run chase.

Following his match-winning performance, Iyer surged 18 places in the ICC Men's T20I Batting Rankings to reach a career-best seventh position. His ranking climb makes him India's third-highest-ranked batter in T20Is, behind Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma, with Tilak Varma also in the top 10 at 10th place. Axar Patel rose 16 places to seventh in the ICC T20I bowling rankings after claiming six wickets across three recent matches.

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Why This Matters

India extended its T20I winning streak to 10 consecutive matches—its longest in the format—with a decisive eight-wicket victory that demonstrates depth across batting and bowling. Shreyas Iyer's career-high ranking (7th globally, 3rd in India) signals competitive strength ahead of the remaining four matches in the five-game series; Axar Patel's bowling surge (16 places to 7th) and Naman Dhir's debut impact (3 wickets) indicate squad development. West Indies' 171-run total and India's chase in 14.4 overs set measurable pace benchmarks for subsequent matches.

Timeline & Sources

Oct 6, 2026

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First T20I between India and West Indies at Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

Oct 7, 2026

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ICC released updated T20I and ODI rankings