India beat West Indies by eight wickets in the first T20I at Lucknow after captain Shreyas Iyer struck an unbeaten 102 from 43 balls. Chasing 172, India reached 172/2 in 14.4 overs—winning with 32 balls remaining and taking a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.
Iyer completed his maiden T20I hundred from 42 deliveries and finished the contest unbeaten. Earlier, debutant Naman Dhir returned 3/31 as West Indies were bowled out for 171 in 19.1 overs.
India vs West Indies first T20I result
West Indies: 171 all out in 19.1 overs
India: 172/2 in 14.4 overs
Result: India won by eight wickets with 32 balls remaining
Player of the Match: Shreyas Iyer
Series: India lead the five-match series 1-0
Hope and Rutherford rebuild West Indies
India chose to field and made early inroads. Arshdeep Singh removed Kamil Pooran for 12, Shimron Hetmyer was run out for five and Rovman Powell fell without scoring, leaving the visitors under pressure.
Captain Shai Hope responded with 52 from 37 balls, hitting six fours and two sixes. Sherfane Rutherford then accelerated with 56 from 34 deliveries, including six fours and three sixes. Their contributions carried West Indies to a competitive position, but regular wickets prevented a stronger finish.
Naman Dhir takes 3/31 on T20I debut
Naman Dhir made an immediate impact in his first T20 international. The all-rounder dismissed Hope, Romario Shepherd and Shamar Springer to finish with three wickets from his four overs.
Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav claimed two wickets each, while Arshdeep and Mayank Yadav took one apiece. The combined effort bowled West Indies out with five deliveries unused.
Shreyas Iyer transforms the chase
India lost two wickets during the chase, but Iyer refused to allow West Indies to build pressure. He reached fifty from 28 balls before increasing the tempo dramatically, completing his first T20I century from only 42 deliveries.
The India captain remained unbeaten on 102 from 43 balls. His innings ensured the required rate was never a concern and turned what looked like a competitive target into a one-sided finish.
Ishan Kishan supports Iyer in unbeaten stand
Ishan Kishan provided important support with an unbeaten 37 from 27 balls. He and Iyer added an unbroken 137 for the third wicket, helping India complete the chase before the end of the 15th over.
The dominant result continued India's momentum after the Asian Games gold-medal campaign. Readers can revisit the build-up, squad information and probable combinations in the India vs West Indies first T20I preview.
India take a 1-0 series lead
The eight-wicket win gives India the early advantage in the five-match series. The second T20I is scheduled in Ranchi on 9 October, where West Indies will need a sharper bowling performance to contain India's powerful batting order.
For India, the major positives were Iyer's match-defining hundred and Dhir's composed debut. Both performances strengthened the team's options as it continues testing combinations in the shortest format.
Key performances
- Shreyas Iyer: Player of the Match, 102 not out from 43 balls
- Ishan Kishan: 37 not out from 27 balls
- Naman Dhir: 3/31 on T20I debut
- Shai Hope: 52 from 37 balls
- Sherfane Rutherford: 56 from 34 balls
- Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav: two wickets each
Sources
Scores and match details were checked against the cited reports after the match on 6 October 2026.
Series Moves to Ranchi
India take a 1-0 lead into the second T20I against West Indies in Ranchi on 9 October, with the visitors looking for a stronger powerplay performance.