PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer 61 runs away from 4,000 IPL runs
New Delhi, April 24
Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer is just 61 runs away from joining the 4,000-run club in the Indian Premier League.
Iyer could achieve this milestone during his side's IPL match against his former franchise, Delhi Capitals (DC) at Delhi's Arun Jaitley Stadium.
In 139 IPL matches, he has made 3,939 runs at an average of 34.85, with a strike rate of 135.26, including 30 fifties and a best score of 97*.
So far this season, Iyer has scored 208 runs in five innings at an average of 52.00 and a strike rate of 182.45, with three fours and a best score of 69*.
For PBKS, Iyer has scored 812 runs in 23 matches and 22 innings at an average of 50.75 and a strike rate of 176.90, with nine fifties and a best score of 97*.
Representing KKR from 2022-24, he made 752 runs in 29 matches and 28 innings at an average of 34.18 and a strike rate of just over 140, with five fifties. His best score was 85.
Iyer's most years as a player were spent with DC, where he is the fourth-highest run-getter of all time, with 2,375 runs in 87 matches and innings at an average of 31.66 and a strike rate of almost 124, including 16 fifties. His best score with the franchise was 96*.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, 4,000 runs in IPL is a big deal, but these days with so many T20 matches, every batsman is reaching these milestones. The real test is whether Iyer can lead PBKS to the playoffs this season. Individual records are fine, but team performance matters more. 🙏
I remember when Iyer was the face of DC, scoring those gritty runs. His journey from DC captain to KKR's title-winning leader and now PBKS has been quite something. Getting 4k runs against his old team would be poetic. Good luck, captain! 🇮🇳
Shreyas Iyer's numbers this season are brilliant - avg 52 and strike rate 182. That's proper aggressive batting. But one concern: he hasn't crossed 100 yet. Hopefully this milestone match gives him that first IPL century. 🤞
As a neutral fan, I appreciate Iyer's adaptability across different teams. He's been a solid middle-order anchor who can accelerate when needed. 4,000 runs is a good achievement but I hope he focuses more on leading PBKS to wins rather than personal landmarks.
Iyer's numbers at DC (avg 31, SR 124) show he was more of a stabiliser there. But at PBKS, he's playing freely with SR 176. That's the impact of a good captain backing himself. Looking forward to seeing him complete the milestone at the Kotla, his old home ground. 🏏
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