Shreyas Iyer Profile:
Shreyas Santosh Iyer, born on December 6, 1994, in Mumbai, is a dynamic 28-year-old right-hand batsman known for his stylish and impactful batting. Representing the cricketing ethos of Mumbai, Shreyas has carved a niche for himself with his ability to play key roles in the middle order.
Enrolled in a cricket club by his father at the tender age of 11, Shreyas' journey towards professional cricket began early. Guided in the right direction by coach Praveen Amre at the age of 12, Iyer earned an opportunity to showcase his talents with Mumbai's local cricket club, Shivaji Gymkhana.
Making waves in the Under-19 ranks, he played a pivotal role in India's 2014 World Cup campaign, contributing with back-to-back fifties in the playoffs, securing a fifth-place finish. The spotlight intensified when Delhi Daredevils acquired him for Rs 2.6 crore at the 2015 IPL auction.
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Shreyas Iyer ODI Debut:
Shreyas debuted for India in the first ODI of the bilateral series against Sri Lanka. His debut ODI took place at the HPCA stadium, Dharamsala on December 10, 2017. Shreyas scored 9 runs in his first innings. He made his first century against New Zealand on 5 February 2020.
Shreyas Iyer ODI Career Stats:
Shreyas has played 57 ODI matches so far. In 52 innings, he has scored 2327 runs at a healthy average of 50.59 with an impressive strike rate of 100.95. He has a career best score of 128 runs in ODIs.
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Shreyas Iyer WAGs:
Shreyas has kept his relationship status and personal life private. He has not disclosed any engagement or relationship status publicly, and there are no hints on his social media platforms either.
Shreyas Iyer's ODI World Cup 2023 Record:
Shreyas has featured in ten matches and has managed 526 runs with an impressive average of 75.14. His highest score in the tournament is unbeaten 128 against Netherlands.
Shreyas Iyer Trivia:
Shreyas has the 12th best batting average in the all time ODI list (minimum 2000 runs).
Shreyas has scored three consecutive fifties in the T20Is and he is only the seventh men’s player to do so.