Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Naman Dhir celebrates debut wickets, awaits chance to bat
Naman Dhir played his first T20 international cricket match for India.
He took three wickets by bowling spin against the West Indies.
He said the pitch worked better when he bowled more slowly.
India bowled the West Indies out for 171 runs.
India then reached the target in 14.4 overs.
Shreyas Iyer scored 102 runs without getting out.
Dhir is happy he helped with the ball, but he is still hoping for a chance to bat.
He said playing in the IPL helped prepare him for international cricket.
Representing India had been a dream of his.
Naman Dhir took 3 wickets for 31 runs with off-spin on his T20I debut against the West Indies.
India dismissed the West Indies for 171, then chased the target in 14.4 overs.
Shreyas Iyer scored an unbeaten 102 off 43 balls, his maiden T20I century.
Dhir said he is still waiting for an opportunity to bat, which he described as his primary strength.
He said bowling slower to suit the Ekana Stadium pitch helped him take wickets, and credited the IPL with preparing him for international cricket.
- Who
- India all-rounder Naman Dhir made his T20I debut against the West Indies.
- What
- Dhir took 3 for 31, and India chased the West Indies' 171-run total in 14.4 overs.
- When
- The report is dated October 7 and says Dhir spoke at a post-match press conference on Tuesday; no year is given.
- Where
- The match was played at Ekana Stadium in Lucknow.
- Why
- Dhir said he bowled more slowly because the pitch offered grip and turn; he was also hoping for an opportunity to bat.
- Match
- First T20 International between India and the West Indies
- Naman Dhir's figures
- 3 wickets for 31 runs
- West Indies total
- 171 runs
- India's chase
- Reached the target in 14.4 overs
- Shreyas Iyer
- 102 not out off 43 balls; his maiden T20I century
- Venue
- Ekana Stadium, Lucknow
- Dhir's age and hometown
- 26; Ambala
