Ayyar's captaincy knock guides India to series lead over West Indies

Shreyas Iyer delivered a decisive captaincy knock to lead India to victory in the first match of their West Indies tour, establishing an early series advantage. The Indian skipper's aggressive batting proved pivotal as the hosts secured a commanding win in the opening fixture.

With the victory, India has moved to 1-0 up in the five-match series, signalling a strong start to their campaign. Iyer's performance underlined India's intent to dominate the limited-overs assignment against their Caribbean opponents.

The Indian cricket team will look to consolidate its position when the series continues on Friday, October 9, with the second match scheduled at Ranchi. The back-to-back fixtures provide India with an opportunity to build momentum and extend their lead in what promises to be a competitive series.