NEW DELHI: Shreyas Iyer’s first series triumph as India’s T20I captain was built on a fearless brand of cricket, and the skipper believes the young side’s ability to stay positive and attack every opportunity was the biggest takeaway from their dominant campaign against Zimbabwe.India sealed an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series with a 90-run win in the second T20I on Saturday, but for Iyer, the result was more than just another win – it was a reflection of the team’s aggressive mindset and belief in its young players.Batting first, India recovered from an early swing to post a massive 219/5, fueled by Ishan Kishan’s brilliant 81 and Tilak Varma’s unbeaten 60. Their bowlers sent back the total dismissing Zimbabwe for 129 in 17.5 overs.
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Reflecting on the performance, Iyer highlighted how the team’s fearless approach allowed the players to express themselves without worrying about past setbacks.“That’s how you have to approach the game. I feel it’s all about attitude. Don’t dwell too much on previous performances. Keep going and, more importantly, stay in the present. You have to maximize every opportunity you get,” Iyer said after the match.
Iyer praises Kishan, Tilak for fearless display of batting
India were in early trouble at 29/2 after losing Abhishek Sharma and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, but Kishan and Tilak turned the contest around with a sensational partnership.Kishan first added 66 runs with Iyer before joining forces with Tilak for a 94-run stand that powered India past the 200-run mark.Iyer admitted that the team’s expectations changed during the innings as the two left-handers launched a stunning counter-attack.“Starting with the batting, I thought the way Ishan and Tilak played was outstanding. A few of the shots they played were beautiful, and they were really pleasing to the eye,” he said. “At the beginning, I thought something between 180 and 200 would have been a par score, but we ended up getting 220, which was the icing on the cake.”The Indian captain also praised the bowling unit for maintaining discipline and executing the plans perfectly.“With the ball, as usual, the bowlers came, executed their lines and lengths precisely and bundled them out for 130-odd. I think that basically tells you the story of the game,” he added.
Injury concern ahead of final T20I
India’s preparations for the final match suffered a setback after fast bowler Prince Yadav suffered a hamstring injury during his second over.Prince stood up while running and left the field after taking two wickets. Iyer confirmed that the injury could lead to changes for the series finale.“Unfortunately, one of our players (Prince) picked up an injury, so there might be a couple of changes,” the captain said.