Captain Shreyas Iyer Hails West Indies as a Dangerous Team After India's 8-Wicket Victory

Lucknow, October 6 (Daily Kiran) : Captain Shreyas Iyer led India to an impressive 8-wicket victory against West Indies in the first match of their T20 series on October 6, 2026. Despite the win, Iyer described the West Indies as a "dangerous team." India arrived back home after winning gold at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, ready to take on West Indies. When asked if he felt at home in Lucknow, Iyer candidly remarked, "Honestly, not really.After that exhausting journey, I didn’t even realize where I was. I wish I could wake up like this every day, but yes, I quickly adapted to the pitch and conditions." Winning the toss, Iyer opted to bowl first. The Indian bowlers restricted West Indies to just 19.1 overs, allowing India to chase down the target in only 14.4 overs. Iyer noted, "I believe bowling first gave us a significant advantage. We made no excuses. We just wanted to come and play, like any cricketer would.We witnessed the excitement of the India vs. West Indies ODIs, which was fantastic. However, entering T20, we know they are a dangerous team. It was crucial for us to stay focused on the process, and that’s exactly what we did. Every player put in a great effort." Iyer scored an unbeaten 102 runs off 43 balls, hitting 6 sixes and 10 fours, marking his first T20 international century. Reflecting on his performance, he said, "It was a fantastic innings. I would describe today’s performance with that word.Obviously, I was thinking about my first century, and it happened. Dreams do come true."