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Shreyas Iyer's Stunning 82-Run Comeback Fuels Mumbai's VHT Charge

Shreyas Iyer made a commanding return from a spleen injury, scoring a rapid 82 off 53 balls to lead Mumbai to 299/9 in a fog-affected match. He built crucial partnerships with Musheer Khan and Suryakumar Yadav after coming in early. Iyer has been named vice-captain for India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, pending fitness clearance. His participation in the national team would require Mumbai to appoint a new captain for the VHT knockouts.

Key Points: Shreyas Iyer Scores 82 in Vijay Hazare Trophy Comeback

  • Strong comeback from injury
  • 53-ball 82 for Mumbai
  • Key partnerships with Musheer Khan & Suryakumar Yadav
  • Named India ODI vice-captain
  • Fitness clearance pending
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VHT 2025-26: Shreyas Iyer makes strong comeback with 53-ball 82 for Mumbai

Shreyas Iyer returns from injury with a powerful 53-ball 82 for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, boosting his chances for India's ODI squad.

"Iyer marked a strong return from injury with a fluent 53-ball 82 - Report"

Jaipur, Jan 6

India's middle-order batter Shreyas Iyer marked a strong return from injury with a fluent 53-ball 82 for Mumbai against Himachal Pradesh at the Jaipuria Vidhyalaya Ground here in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Captaining the side in an important match after Shardul Thakur was ruled out of the remainder of the competition due to injury, Iyer came to the crease at a challenging moment, with Mumbai reduced to 55 for 2 following the dismissals of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sarfaraz Khan.

Shreyas and Musheer Khan then added 82 runs off 54 balls to keep the scoreboard moving. After Musheer fell for a 51-ball 73, Shreyas forged a 65-run partnership off 39 balls with Suryakumar Yadav, which helped Mumbai cross the 200-run mark in the 33-over match. The game was shortened due to a delayed start caused by dense fog.

Iyer fell in the 26th over, missing a well-deserved hundred by just 18 runs. He struck 10 fours and three sixes against Himachal Pradesh's bowling attack. With the skipper's fighting knock, Mumbai finished at 299/9 in 33 overs.

Iyer was named vice-captain of the India squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting in Vadodara on January 11. His inclusion in the series, however, is subject to a fitness clearance following his appearances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy for Mumbai.

If Iyer clears his fitness tests, the Mumbai Cricket Association will have to appoint a new captain for the Vijay Hazare Trophy knockout matches, which begin on January 12 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Grounds in Bengaluru. Iyer has been sidelined due to a serious spleen injury sustained while taking a diving catch to dismiss Australia wicketkeeper-batter Alex Carey during the third ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground in October last year.

- IANS

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Priya S
So happy to see him back in form! After that scary injury, this knock must be a huge confidence booster. Fingers crossed for the fitness tests. We need a stable number 4 for the World Cup.
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Aman W
Great knock, but let's not get carried away. It's domestic cricket against Himachal. The real test will be against Boult and Southee in the ODIs. Hope the selectors are making the right call.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US! The partnership with young Musheer Khan sounds exciting. Good to see experienced players guiding the next generation. That's how you build a strong team culture.
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Vikram M
Captain's knock under pressure! 55/2 is not an easy situation to walk into. He showed great temperament. Mumbai cricket always produces fighters 💪
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Karthik V
The article mentions the fog delay. Playing a 33-over game after a late start requires a different mindset. Scoring 82 off 53 in those conditions is top class. All the best for the NZ series!

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