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Shreyas Iyer's Milestone Chase: 155 Runs From 3000 ODI, 5000 International

Shreyas Iyer stands just 155 runs away from reaching 3000 ODI runs as India prepares to face Australia. The vice-captain also needs 240 runs to complete 5000 runs across all international formats. His recent form has been exceptional, highlighted by being India's highest run-scorer in the Champions Trophy 2025. Iyer's consistent performances make these milestones highly achievable in the upcoming series.

Key Points: Shreyas Iyer Nears 3000 ODI and 5000 International Runs

  • Needs 155 runs to complete 3000 ODI runs in upcoming Australia series
  • Averages 48.22 in ODIs with 6 centuries and 22 half-centuries
  • Was India's top scorer in Champions Trophy 2025 with 243 runs
  • Led Punjab Kings to IPL finals while scoring 604 runs in 2025 season
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Shreyas Iyer on verge of completing 3000 ODI and 5000 international runs

India's vice-captain Shreyas Iyer is on the verge of dual run-scoring milestones as India prepares for the ODI series against Australia.

"Iyer was India's highest run-getter and overall second-highest run-getter in the Champions Trophy 2025 - Tournament Statistics"

Perth, October 18

In the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia, Team India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer needs 155 runs to complete 3000 ODI runs and is 240 runs away from 5000 international runs.

Iyer has played a total of 70 matches, scoring 2,845 runs at an average of 48.22. He has notched up 6 centuries and 22 half-centuries, with his highest score being an unbeaten 128* and strike rate of 100.00 across these innings.

The right-hand batter has featured in 135 matches, amassing 4,760 runs at an average of 40.68. He has scored 19 centuries and 35 half-centuries, with his highest score being an unbeaten 128*. The player has faced 4,943 balls, maintaining a strike rate of 96.29.

Earlier, Iyer, who led Punjab Kings (PBKS) to their first Indian Premier League (IPL) finals in a decade with his fiery leadership and batting, was one of the notable omissions from the Asia Cup squad, a move which has attracted plenty of criticism from fans and ex-cricketers alike.

Iyer was India's highest run-getter and overall second-highest run-getter in the Champions Trophy 2025, with 243 runs in five matches at an average of 48.60, with two fifties and a best score of 79, contributing massively to India's second successive white-ball title win.

Iyer ended up as the sixth-highest run-getter in the recently concluded IPL 2025 and had his best season, scoring 604 runs in 17 matches and innings at an average of 50.33, a strike rate of 175.07 and six fifties. His best score was 97*.

Since the last T20 World Cup win, the Mumbai batter has played 26 T20 matches and scored 949 runs, with an average of 49.94, at a strike rate of 179.73, with one century and seven fifties. His best score is 130 not out. His last T20I for India saw him score a half-century for India, way back in late 2023 after the 50-over World Cup at home.

India's ODI squad for Australia: Shubman Gill (Captain), Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer (VC), Axar Patel, KL Rahul (WK), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Harshit Rana, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prasidh Krishna, Dhruv Jurel (WK), and Yashasvi Jaiswal.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Still can't believe he was dropped from Asia Cup squad after such performances. Selectors need to be more consistent with talented players like him. He's proven his worth time and again.
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Arjun K
His IPL 2025 performance was outstanding! 604 runs with strike rate of 175 is exactly what India needs in middle order. Perfect timing before the big series against Australia.
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Sarah B
As someone new to cricket, these stats are impressive! Maintaining 100 strike rate in ODIs while averaging 48+ shows he's both consistent and aggressive. Looking forward to watching him play.
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Vikram M
The way he led Punjab Kings to IPL finals after 10 years shows his leadership qualities too. Future captain material for sure! Hope he gets both milestones in the first match itself 🤞
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Karthik V
While his stats are good, I sometimes feel he struggles against quality pace bowling. Hope he proves me wrong in Australian conditions. Still, wishing him all the best for the milestones!

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