"Humiliating The Doubters": Internet Erupts As Shreyas Iyer Smashes T20I Century vs WI

Fans react on Shreyas Iyer Century. [Source - AFP/X]In a sensational display of batting, captain Shreyas Iyer slammed his maiden T20I century in the first T20I against West Indies at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow. His stunning knock naturally sparked massive reactions from fans on internet.Iyer walked out to bat with India in early trouble while chasing 172, with the hosts reduced to 35 for 2 after West Indies sent both Indian openers back to the pavilion. However, the captain showed no signs of pressure and immediately took charge of the chase.Shreyas Iyer hits maiden T20I century in IND vs WI 1st T20IShreyas Iyer joined forces with Ishan Kishan after India lost their second wicket, and the duo launched a counter-attack against the West Indies bowlers. Iyer brought up his half-century in just 28 balls, putting India firmly in control of the chase.The captain refused to slow down after reaching his fifty and continued taking on the West Indies bowling attack. He eventually reached the three-figure mark in just 42 balls, bringing up his maiden T20I century in style with a six.ALSO READAbhishek Sharma Goes Past Rohit Sharma In Another Massive T20I FeatIyer remained unbeaten on 102 off just 43 balls, smashing 10 fours and six sixes during his sensational innings. He took India home in style as they chased down 172 in just 14.4 overs to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.Fans React As Shreyas Iyer Silences His DoubtersShreyas Iyer entered the game under pressure, having failed to register a fifty-plus score in his previous 10 T20I innings. His prolonged lean run had raised serious questions about his place in the T20I side as captain.His struggles were also evident in the Asian Games 2026 final, where Iyer managed just 21 runs off 24 balls. With another disappointing outing, questions over his place in India’s side grew louder.However, Iyer answered his critics in the best possible manner, smashing an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls. His sensational century sparked a wave of reactions, with fans celebrating his emphatic response.Let’s take a look at how the internet reacted to Shreyas Iyer’s maiden T20I century in IND vs WI 1st T20I.sandeep garg @Steveharrirsut Shreyas Iyer silenced the critics in style! 🔥 A stunning century when India needed it most — what a comeback! 🇮🇳💯 Sujoy @SujoyBarg07 Shreyas Iyer shuts up the Trolls with a century. 💯 iThunder @HiPrsm Shreyas Iyer is out here humiliating the doubters with a brilliant century 😭🔥 "Shreyas Iyer is out here humiliating the doubters with a brilliant century" - @HiPrsmOne fan hailed Iyer’s sensational response to his critics, describing the century against West Indies as him “humiliating the doubters” after delivering a brilliant knock when his place in India’s T20I side was questioned.Archer @poserarcher But but why Shreyas Iyer in t20i is what I was reading few days back 🤣 Ajitdeep @CHAIHOLIC_ Shreyas Iyer, what a knock! Some people were making too much noise about his recent failures, but he's back in style. He's the best #4 white ball batter of this generation, proved it again. Cricket Unfiltered @TheIyerEra 100 off 42 balls at a mind-blowing SR of 238.10! 🔥💀 Shreyas Iyer came out fearless and turned the attack into a joke. To the haters crying about him keep hating, keep doubting. When Iyer fires, the scoreboard does the talking! 🏏👑 Oct 6, 2026, 10:11 PM Rohit Sankar @imRohit_SN Fantastic knock from Shreyas Iyer - this is the kind of aggression and intent you'd want from him in the middle order. "Fantastic knock from Shreyas Iyer - this is the kind of aggression and intent you'd want from him in the middle order" - @imRohit_SNAnother fan praised Iyer’s aggressive approach, highlighting how his attacking intent and fearless strokeplay perfectly suited his role in India’s middle-order during the sensational century.azaan @aliaxaaan shreyas iyer ke haters kidhr hain? Ctn Tweets @CtnTweetss Shreyash Iyer is back with bang 💯 2 min silence for haters who were ready to troll him 🤫 Oct 6, 2026, 10:12 PM "Shreyash Iyer is back with bang.2 min silence for haters who were ready to troll him" - @CTNTweetssOne fan declared that Iyer was “back with a bang,” taking a cheeky dig at his haters who were ready to troll him. The century proved to be the perfect response.ALSO READ“Prayed To God For Times Like These”: Fans Celebrate Bhuvneshwar Kumar’s T20I Comeback