Birthday special: Shreyas Iyer – Top 3 performances in international cricket

Team India has provided a lot of gems in recent times and among them is the flamboyant right-hander, Shreyas Iyer. The batter has flourished into becoming one of the finest cricketers in the Indian team set up with a fair bit of experience with leading teams. Leading to the 2023 ODI World Cup, Iyer could very well make his mark and cement his spot in the squad for the mega event. On his 28th birthday, here are some of his memorable knocks-

3. 147 vs Sikkim, Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, 2019

Shreyas Iyer has displayed some magnificent performances during the course of his professional career. Back in 2019, during one of the matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the stylish Mumbai batter whacked 147 runs during his time at the crease against Sikkim. His 55-ball 147 against Sikkim propelled the side to score 258/4 off their 20 overs and eventually won the match by a massive 154 runs.

2. 103 vs New Zealand, 2020

The flamboyant right-hander scored his first international century against New Zealand in 2020. The batter scored 103 off 107 deliveries helping India set up a 348-run target for the Kiwis in Hamilton. However, the knock was overshadowed by Ross Taylor’s unbeaten 84-ball-109. In any case, Iyer kicked off his international career to a flying start with his century.

1. 105 vs New Zealand, 2021

Iyer yet again targeted the Kiwis, but this time in the longest format of the game. He amassed 105 runs on his red-ball cricket debut with a century knock that comprised of 12 fours and two sixes. The 28-year-old played a sensible knock by slowly stitching his innings. He provided the vital runs for his side in the match against the Kiwis. The match eventually ended in a draw.