IND VS WI

# India Beat West Indies by 8 Wickets in 1st T20I

India made a strong start to the five-match T20I series against West Indies by defeating them by **8 wickets** in the first T20I. The match was played at the **Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow**.

The victory gave India a **1-0 lead** in the series, with the hosts producing an impressive all-round performance.

## West Indies Post 171 Runs

After winning the toss, India elected to bowl first. The decision quickly paid off as Indian bowlers put pressure on the West Indies batting lineup during the early stages of the innings.

West Indies struggled to build strong partnerships and lost wickets at regular intervals. Despite some resistance from their middle order, the visitors were eventually bowled out for **171 runs in 19.1 overs**.

India's bowlers maintained good control throughout the innings. **Naman Dhir** was one of the standou