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Shreyas Iyer Breaks Virat Kohli Huge T20I Record vs WI: On Tuesday, October 6, at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium, Indian captain Shreyas Iyer displayed a spectacular batting performance that completely dismantled the West Indies bowling attack. Scoring the first century of his T20 International career, Iyer steered the Indian team to a commanding 8-wicket victory in the series opener.
IND vs WI 1st T20I: India Chases 172 in 14.4 Overs
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After winning the toss and opting to bowl first at Ekana Stadium, the Indian bowlers delivered an outstanding performance, bowling out the entire West Indies team for 171 runs in 19.1 overs. Captain Iyer took charge of the chase as India set out to achieve the challenging target of 172 runs.
India achieved the winning target in just 14.4 overs. Iyer’s explosive, unbeaten knock of 102 runs featured 10 fours and 6 towering sixes. He dominated the West Indies bowlers, scoring runs all around the ground in just 42 balls.
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Shreyas Iyer Highest Score as Indian Captain in T20I Run Chase
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With this blockbuster innings, Shreyas Iyer set a new record for the highest individual score by an Indian captain in a successful T20I run-chase.
Previously, this record was held by former captain Virat Kohli, who scored an unbeaten 94 against the West Indies in Hyderabad in December 2019. Shreyas Iyer has now reached the top of this special list.
| Indian Captain | Score | Opponent | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shreyas Iyer | 102* | West Indies | 2026 |
| Virat Kohli | 94* | West Indies | 2019 |
| Rohit Sharma | 85 | Bangladesh | 2019 |
Fastest T20I Century by Captain: Iyer Equals Harry Brook
Iyer's century, scored off 42 balls, has become one of the fastest centuries ever hit by a captain from a Full-Member nation in T20I cricket history.
- Equalling Harry Brook: Iyer has equalled Harry Brook's record of a 42-ball century scored as captain.
- List of Legends: On the list of the fastest centuries by captains overall, he now trails only Sikandar Raza (33 balls) and Rohit Sharma (35 balls).
- Third Indian Captain: Shreyas Iyer has also become the third Indian captain after Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav to score a century in the T20I format.
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