Shreyas Iyer’s return to international cricket remains under doubt; however, the middle-order batter has an incredible record in ODIs. Take a look at his stats in 50-over cricket.
Indian star middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer has an incredible record for Team India in international cricket. The right-hander, who has solidified his position as India’s number 4 batter, remains in contention for the World Cup 2023 despite being on the sidelines since March. So, check out Shreyas Iyer’s stats in ODIs with the Asia Cup and World Cup in mind.
What are Shreyas Iyer’s stats in ODIs?
Iyer made his ODI debut for Team India in 2017 against Sri Lanka in Dharamsala. The Mumbai cricketer has played 42 matches in his six-year career. During this time, the middle-order batter has made 1631 runs at an average of 46.60 and a strike rate of 96.50.
The right-hander has two hundred and fourteen fifties to his name in 38 innings, scoring 50 or more runs in every 2.5 innings he plays.
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The batter has played at three spots, from number three to number five, and has an exceptional record at both number 3 and 4.
His average goes from 46.60 to 59.33 when batting at 3, in the 9 innings he has played so far. At the number 4 spot, he averages 47.35 in 20 innings.
Shreyas Iyer Injury Update
- In March, Iyer complained of back pain after Day 3’s of the fourth test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy. From the initial review, Iyer has a recurrence of his back injury that kept him out of the first test.
- He underwent back surgery in London in April and missed the entire IPL 2023.
- Iyer missed the World Test Championship 2023 Final against Australia in June.
- Iyer missed the India tour of the West Indies 2023.
- In July, BCCI issued a statement stating Iyer’s is still under rehab at NCA and the date of his comeback is August.
- Iyer missed the IND vs IRE T20 series in August.
