{
  "id": 12430117,
  "title": "Shreyas Iyer Powers India To 8-Wicket Victory With Maiden T20I Hundred In IND Vs WI 1st T20I",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/shreyas-iyer-powers-india-to-8-wicket-victory-with-maiden-t20i",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T16:43:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/shreyas-iyer-powers-india-to-8-wicket-victory-with-maiden-t20i-hundred-in-ind-vs-wi-1st-t20i"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shreyas Iyer powered India to an eight-wicket victory in the first T20I against West Indies, scoring a maiden century in the process. The Indian captain, who also led the team, smashed 10 fours and six sixes in just 42 balls, reaching his unbeaten 101 off 42 deliveries. India chased down the target of 172 runs in 14.3 overs, leaving 33 balls to spare. Iyer's innings, which included his first T20I century and also as the team captain, helped India win by eight wickets. West Indies scored 171 runs before being dismissed in 19.1 overs. Shreyas Iyer's aggressive innings saw him take control from the start, contributing significantly to India's successful chase. The Indian team also benefited from strong performances by Naman Dhir, who took three wickets for 31 runs, and Axar Patel and Kuldeep Yadav, who each picked up two wickets. Captain Shai Hope and Sherfane Rutherford provided crucial support to the Indian total with 56 and 52 runs respectively. The victory gives India a 1-0 lead in the five-match T20I series, boosting the team's confidence ahead of the next game in Ranchi on October 9.",
  "summary": "Shreyas Iyer smashed 10 fours and six sixes in a 42-ball 101 as India chase down 172 in just 14.3 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series Lucknow, October 6: Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 101 off 42 balls as India chased down the target of 172 runs against West Indies in the first T20I in Lucknow on Tuesday. India reached 171/2 in 14.3 overs, winning the match by eight wickets with 33…",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express",
        "title": "Sheyas Iyer slams maiden T20I ton, leads India to 8-wicket win over West Indies in 1st T20I",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/sheyas-iyer-slams-maiden-t20i-ton-leads-india-to-8-wicket-win-over",
        "published": "2026-10-06T16:47:15.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Iyer’s rapid hundred gives India an 8-wicket win over West Indies in first T20",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/iyers-rapid-hundred-gives-india-an-8-wicket-win-over-west-indies-in",
        "published": "2026-10-06T17:36:35.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}