Shreyas Santosh Iyer

International career

Shreyas Iyer is a right-handed batter from India who has played in all formats of international cricket. Known for his aggressive batting, he has impressed in both domestic and international cricket. Here’s a look at his career:

• T20 Debut: 1 November 2017 against New Zealand
  Shreyas made his T20 debut against New Zealand. In his first match, he didn’t get a chance to bat, but in the next match, he scored 23 runs in 21 balls. It took him 10 innings to score his first T20I half-century, which came against Bangladesh in November 2019.
• ODI Debut: 10 December 2017 against Sri Lanka
  Shreyas started his ODI career with just 9 runs in his first match. In the second ODI against Sri Lanka, he scored 88 runs off 70 balls. On 5 February 2020, he scored his first ODI century against New Zealand.
• Test Debut: 25 November 2021 against New Zealand
  Shreyas made his Test debut against New Zealand. He scored 105 runs in his first innings, including 13 fours and 2 sixes. He became the 16th Indian player to score a century on Test debut.

Indian Premier League

Shreyas Iyer's IPL career has seen a mix of successes and challenges. He began in 2015 with Delhi Daredevils, where his strong performances gained attention. After playing for Delhi Capitals, he was named the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders in 2022. He missed the 2023 season due to injury but returned in 2024, leading Kolkata Knight Riders to their third IPL title. In the 2025 season, Shreyas Iyer was bought by Punjab Kings for INR 26.75 crore and became their new captain. After leading Punjab to their second-ever final in 2025, he has been retained as captain for the 2026 season, even participating directly in the team's strategic planning at the 2026 auction table in Abu Dhabi.

Domestic career

Shreyas Iyer has had a successful domestic career. He started in 2014 with the Trent Bridge Cricket Team, where he played three matches and scored 297 runs, including a top score of 171. Later that year, he made his List A debut for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring 273 runs at an average of 54.60. Iyer also debuted in first-class cricket during the 2014–15 Ranji Trophy, scoring 809 runs at an average of 50.56, with two centuries and six fifties.

In the 2015–16 Ranji Trophy, he became the top scorer with 1,321 runs at an average of 73.39, including four centuries. In the 2016–17 season, he scored 725 runs, including a memorable 202 not out against Australia in a practice match. Iyer continued his success in the 2018–19 Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he scored 373 runs, and in the Deodhar Trophy, where he led India B and scored 199 runs.

In 2019, he set a record by scoring 147 runs in a T20 match, the highest total by an Indian batsman at the time. Iyer was also signed by Lancashire for the 2021 Royal London One-Day Cup but missed the tournament due to injury. He did not play in the 2022 and 2023 domestic seasons due to national duties. In 2024, Iyer played in the Ranji Trophy, where he scored 95 runs in the final, helping Mumbai win the title.

Records and achievements

Shreyas Iyer has achieved many awards and records throughout his career.

Awards:

• Emerging Player Award, IPL 2015
• BCCI Award for Best International Debut, 2021–2022
• Asia Cup Winner, 2023 (part of the Indian team)
• IPL 2024 Champion (as captain of Kolkata Knight Riders)

Records:

• IPL 2020: Scored 519 runs, his best in a season. In total, he has played 101 matches and scored 2776 runs.
• 2023 World Cup: Scored 530 runs with an average of 66.25. He became the first Asian player to score over 500 runs in a World Cup.
• In different formats:
• Highest score in Tests: 105 runs
• Highest score in ODIs: 128 runs
• Highest score in T20Is: 74 runs

Personal life

Shreyas Iyer’s personal life reflects his success and hard work. He has built a solid career and enjoys a luxurious lifestyle. Here’s a closer look at his finances, family, assets, controversies, and how he connects with his fans.