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Shreyas Iyer 34 Runs From ODI Milestone, Could Surpass Dhawan's Record

Indian batsman Shreyas Iyer is on the cusp of a significant personal milestone, requiring just 34 more runs to reach 3,000 runs in One Day Internationals. Achieving this feat in the upcoming match would see him tie with West Indies legend Viv Richards as the fourth-fastest to the mark in terms of innings played. More notably, it would make him the fastest Indian to reach 3,000 ODI runs, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan's record of 72 innings. India leads the series 1-0 as both teams prepare for the second ODI in Vadodara.

Key Points: Shreyas Iyer Nears 3000 ODI Runs, Eyes Indian Record

  • Iyer needs 34 runs for 3000 ODI mark
  • Could become fastest Indian to the milestone
  • Currently averages 47.83 in 68 innings
  • India leads series 1-0 against New Zealand
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Shreyas Iyer just 34 runs away from becoming fastest Indian to 3,000 ODI runs

Shreyas Iyer needs 34 runs to reach 3000 ODI runs. Achieving it in Vadodara would make him the fastest Indian, surpassing Shikhar Dhawan.

"If Iyer completes the record within this innings itself, he will... surpass Shikhar Dhawan as the fastest Indian to the milestone."

Rajkot, January 13

Indian middle-order batting star Shreyas Iyer stands just 34 runs away from 3,000 ODI runs ahead of the second ODI against New Zealand starting at Vadodara on Wednesday.

With the series leaning in India's favour so far by 1-0, the Kiwis will be looking to get the equaliser at Rajkot. In the first ODI, during a chase of 301 runs, Iyer had played a vital knock of 49 in 47 balls, with four boundaries and a six and had a 77-run stand with Virat Kohli.

Now in 74 ODIs and 68 innings, Shreyas has scored 2,966 runs at an average of 47.83 and a strike rate of over 99, with five centuries and 23 fifties and a best score of 128*.

If Iyer completes the record within this innings itself, he will the fourth-fastest to reach the milestone in terms of innings taken, tying with West Indies icon Viv Richards. Also, he will surpass Shikhar Dhawan as the fastest Indian to the milestone, with the left-hander having taken 72 innings to reach there.

Squads: India Squad: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill(c), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul(w), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Ayush Badoni, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel New Zealand Squad: Devon Conway, Henry Nicholls, Will Young, Daryl Mitchell, Glenn Phillips, Mitchell Hay(w), Michael Bracewell(c), Zakary Foulkes, Kristian Clarke, Kyle Jamieson, Adithya Ashok, Jayden Lennox, Nick Kelly, Josh Clarkson, Michael Rae.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Tying with Viv Richards? That's legendary company. Shreyas has really filled that crucial No. 4 spot for India. His partnership with Kohli in the last match was a masterclass in building an innings.
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Priya S
Fastest Indian, surpassing Dhawan! That's huge. But let's be honest, he needs to be more consistent in big tournaments. Sometimes he gets out playing that pull shot. Hope he works on that weakness.
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Vikram M
His average of 47.83 speaks volumes. In the era of T20 cricket, maintaining such numbers in ODIs is not easy. He's the backbone of our middle order now. All the best for the record, Shreyas! 🏏
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Rohit P
Just 34 runs to go! The whole country will be watching. Hope he gets a century and takes us to a series win. New Zealand bowling looks weak, perfect chance for him to shine.
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Michael C
Interesting stat. He's achieved this while often coming in during pressure situations. His ability to rotate strike and find boundaries makes him a modern ODI great in the making.

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