Shreyas Iyer is known for his elegant stroke play, calm demeanor under pressure, and match-winning abilities in India’s middle order. A dependable batter in ODIs and Tests, Iyer’s journey showcases resilience, class, and leadership.
📜 Shreyas Iyer Biography
- Full Name: Shreyas Santosh Iyer
- Date of Birth: December 6, 1994
- Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
- Profession: Cricketer (Batsman)
- Batting Style: Right-handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm leg break
- Role: Top-order/Middle-order Batter
- Teams: India National Team, Mumbai (domestic), Kolkata Knight Riders (IPL)
🌟 Early Life and Cricket Journey
Hailing from Mumbai, Shreyas Iyer’s cricketing talent was evident from a young age. He was spotted by coaches at Shivaji Park Gymkhana and later groomed at Don Bosco High School and R.A. Podar College. Often compared to Virender Sehwag in his school days for his attacking style, Shreyas rose quickly through age-group cricket.
His breakthrough came in the 2014–15 Ranji season, where he amassed over 800 runs and helped Mumbai win the title.
🏏 IPL Journey and Captaincy
Shreyas Iyer made his IPL debut in 2015 for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) and was one of the top performers that season. He was appointed captain of Delhi Capitals in 2018 and successfully led the franchise to the final in IPL 2020.
After a shoulder injury in 2021, Iyer moved to Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in 2022 and took over as their captain. Under his leadership, KKR played competitive cricket and built a solid core of players.
🎯 Career Highlights & Statistics (as of mid‑August 2025)
- International Career:
- Test Matches: 15+ | Runs: 950+ | Avg: 40+ | 100s: 1
- ODIs: 60+ | Runs: 2100+ | Avg: 43+ | 100s: 4
- T20Is: 50+ | Runs: 1100+ | Strike Rate: 135+
- IPL Career:
- Matches: 110+
- Runs: 3200+
- Avg: 30+ | Strike Rate: 130+
- Best IPL Season: 2020 (DC Captain – Runners-up)
- Leadership:
- Captained Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders
- Known for composed leadership and tactical awareness
👏 Playing Style and Strengths
- Batting: Technically sound with classical shots, especially strong on the off-side
- Handling Spin: One of the best Indian batters against spin bowling
- Temperament: Calm, calculated, and composed under pressure
- Fielding: Agile with a strong arm in the inner ring
🧠 Comeback After Injury
In early 2021, Iyer suffered a serious shoulder injury that required surgery and months of rehab. His absence from IPL and international cricket was felt, but his strong return proved his mental resilience and hunger to perform at the highest level.
🏆 Notable Achievements
- First Indian to score a century on Test debut (vs. New Zealand, 2021) since 2013
- Captained Delhi Capitals to their first-ever IPL final
- Regular middle-order contributor in India’s ODI and Test setups
- Awarded Emerging Player of the Year in IPL 2015
🌐 Social Media Presence
| Platform | Handle |
|---|---|
| @shreyas41 | |
| Twitter (X) | @ShreyasIyer15 |
Shreyas actively engages with fans and shares fitness content, travel stories, and team moments.
❓ FAQs About Shreyas Iyer
He plays as a middle-order batsman, known for stability and stroke-making against both pace and spin.
He currently plays for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and has previously captained Delhi Capitals.
He made his T20I debut in 2017 against New Zealand and his ODI debut in 2017 vs. Sri Lanka.
Yes, he scored a century on his Test debut against New Zealand in November 2021.
He is 30 years old (as of August 2025).