Indian captain Shreyas Iyer produced a blistering display of power-hitting in the opening T20 international against the West Indies in New Delhi, etching his name into the record books. Iyer tore through the Caribbean bowling attack to bring up his hundred in just 42 deliveries, marking his maiden century in the shortest format of international cricket.
Fastest T20I Ton by an Indian Against the West Indies
With this explosive innings, Iyer achieved a massive historical milestone. He became the fastest Indian batter to score a century against the West Indies in T20 internationals, outstripping all previous performances against the Caribbean side with his rapid scoring rate from ball one.
Unbeaten 101 Off 43 Deliveries
The skipper remained undefeated at the crease, finishing with a magnificent 101 runs from only 43 balls. His strokeplay featured exceptional timing and brute strength across all parts of the ground. Iyer smashed 10 boundaries and 6 massive sixes during the whirlwind knock, cementing his commanding form at the helm of the national side.
