Shreyas Iyer scores 102 not out as India beats West Indies in first T20

In the first T20 international on Tuesday in Lucknow, Shreyas Iyer scored 102 not out off 43 balls, leading India to an eight-wicket victory over West Indies. Chasing a target of 172, India reached 172-2 in 14.4 overs, with Iyer's century coming off 42 balls, tied for the sixth-fastest by an Indian in T20s. West Indies had set a target of 171 all out, with Shai Hope scoring 52 and Sherfane Rutherford contributing 56. India’s innings was marked by a recovery partnership of 137 runs between Iyer and Ishan Kishan, who finished with 37 not out. The second T20 match of the series is scheduled for Friday in Ranchi.

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