IND vs NZ | Twiiter reacts as Shreyas Iyer returns like he never left with dazzling run-out to rock Kiwi boat

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Injuring for an Indian international incumbent is always filed with jeopardy given the amount of talent waiting in the fringes to claim any spot that becomes available. However, Shreyas Iyer's record meant he slotted right back in after missing the previous series, and took little time to show why.

Shreyas Iyer was electric in the field for India against New Zealand in the first ODI in Vadodara after returning from an injury he sustained during an ODI against Australia last year

‌India restricted New Zealand to 300/8 in the first ODI on a good batting track at the Kotambi Stadium in Vadodara on Sunday, despite half-centuries from Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, and Daryl Mitchell. The former two stitched togeter a 117-run stand before wickets crumbled in quick succession and the visitors collapsed to 198/5. However, Mitchell partnered with Michael Bracewell to get proceedings back on track with a 39-run opening stand, the highest of the entire innings barring the opening effort. Yet, just when they seemed set to propel the Black Caps to a big total, Shreyas Iyer produced a moment of magic on the field to dismantle all such hopes.

Returning to international action for the first time since October last year when he had injured his spleen attempting a catch in an ODI against Australia, Iyer was stationed at long-on wheen Harshit Rana steamed in to bowl the final ball of the 43rd over to Mitchell. The quick executed a perfect yorker that the batter somehow managed to dig out and sprinted towards the other end, calling Bracewell back to two. Alert and quick on his feet, Iyer wasted no time in rushing from the boundary, and in one smooth motion the veteran picked up the ball before firing a one-handed throw at the non-striker's end. The white rock travelled at a fearsome velocity and struck timber, trapping Bracewell just short of the crease to end what could have transpired into an immensely threatening stand.

The Men in Blue streamed towards Iyer to celebrate a phenomenal bit of fielding, and Twitterati followed suit.

Direct Hit!

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— Usman mohammed (@Usmanmoham35703) January 11, 2026

Wow!

SHREYAS IYER THE FIELDER DESERVES MUCH MORE APPRECIATION. 🫡🔥

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— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 11, 2026

Underrated!

Shreyas Iyer is very underrated as a fielder in Indian Cricket 🫡 pic.twitter.com/dBiDd9wL93
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 11, 2026

Brilliant!

What a direct hit by Shreyas Iyer to get the wicket of bracewell. It's hard to believe that this is his comeback match after recovering from a life threatening spleen injury.

I mean look at the athleticism & accuracy of Sarpanch Saab. 🥵pic.twitter.com/r0ZN0H6J0B
— Dhillon (@sehajdhillon_) January 11, 2026

Reflex!

What Fantastic Throw By Shreyas Iyer 🔥🔥

Abosulute fire 🔥 pic.twitter.com/cDWyUL8Jx3
— Horizon (@hype_edittz) January 11, 2026

Yeah!

New sensation of direct throw after Ravindra Jadeja is Sarpanch Shreyas Iyer and this is not his first throw he had done many time earlier too.

Hitting direct from long distance needs strong shoulders and Sarpanch has proved it. pic.twitter.com/ADistWNqaK
— Anuj Yadav 🇮🇳 (@Hello_anuj) January 11, 2026

Excellent!

Shreyas Iyer's excellent fielding provides strength to team India. 🇮🇳🔥 pic.twitter.com/jcnvIFHQ4D
— VoiceOfPlay (@VoiceOfPlay) January 11, 2026

Yes

Underrated Best Fielder In Indian Cricket- Shreyas Iyer 💎

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— Shreyas Iyer (SARPANCH) (@Jot_855) January 11, 2026

Superb!