India Extend T20I Unbeaten Streak To 10 Matches
India extended their unbeaten run in T20 Internationals to 10 matches on Tuesday.
The streak continued with an eight-wicket win over West Indies in the first T20I in Lucknow.
India chased down a target of 172 in just 14.4 overs. They finished on 172 for 2 with 32 balls remaining.
Captain Shreyas Iyer led the chase with an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls. It was his maiden T20I century.
Ishan Kishan supported him with an unbeaten 37 off 27 balls.
West Indies were bowled out for 171 in 19.1 overs after electing to bat first. Sherfane Rutherford top-scored with 56.
India’s bowlers kept the visitors in check throughout. Naman Dhir took three wickets for 31 runs.
The victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the five-match series. The teams will meet again in Ranchi on Friday for the second T20I.
The series continues with four more matches. India will look to seal the series when the two sides meet again in Ranchi on Friday. The unbeaten run has built strong momentum for the team.
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