In a blistering opener, Iyer hammered 102* off 43, slashing 52 runs in 15 after his half‑century, steering India to an 8‑wicket triumph over West Indies at Lucknow.
The right‑hander reached his fifty in a mere 28 deliveries, then went on a 52‑run blitz—four fours, six sixes—to dismantle bowlers who had tried every length.
Gavaskar lauded the knock as 'sublime', saying Iyer looked unstoppable and answered every line. Even after a tiring tour from Japan, Iyer said jet lag was no excuse.
West Indies’ captain Shai Hope lamented a chaotic chase after a 63‑run partnership, as the hosts fell to 171. The match also saw India’s bowlers notch five wickets, including a blistering spell from Jasprit Bumrah.
With the series now 1‑0 to India, the skipper Iyer says the focus will shift to the next three games, while the West Indies must regroup before the final showdown.