Iyer's century powers India to dominant T20 win over West Indies

India made a strong start to their T20 series against the West Indies, securing an eight-wicket win in the first match played in Lucknow on Tuesday. The decisive result gives the hosts early momentum in what is scheduled to be a five-match contest between the two teams.

Captain Shreyas Iyer was the standout performer for India, reaching three figures with a commanding century that steered his team to victory. His innings proved instrumental in India's successful chase, showcasing aggressive batting and calculated shot-making throughout his time at the crease.

The comfortable margin of victory, with eight wickets in hand, underscores India's strong performance with both bat and ball. The result demonstrates India's depth in their T20 squad as they continue their preparation in the shortest format.

The West Indies will look to mount a comeback in the second match of the series as the teams head into the remaining fixtures of their tour.