Shreyas Iyer Dazzles with 50-Ball Century in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Shreyas Iyer stunned everyone on Saturday. He scored an unbeaten 114 off just 55 balls in a Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Karnataka. The Mumbai captain lit up the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. He hit 10 sixes and five fours in his innings. Iyer’s knock powered Mumbai to 382/4 in 50 overs. It showed he deserves a spot in India’s ODI team before the 2025 Champions Trophy.
The 30-year-old batter was dropped from the BCCI contract list earlier this year. He is in red-hot form this domestic season. This sensational century adds to his growing case for a national team comeback.
Match Highlights: Iyer’s Domination at Ahmedabad
Mumbai’s innings started strong. Ayush Mhatre (78) and Hardik Tamore (84) added a solid 141-run partnership for the second wicket. At 148/2 in the 29.5th over, Shreyas Iyer walked in and completely shifted the game’s momentum.
Iyer’s intent was clear from the start. He launched an all-out assault on Karnataka’s bowlers. Iyer, with Shivam Dube, who made 63 off 36, built a 148-run partnership. Dube hit five sixes and four fours. This put Mumbai in a strong position.
Even India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, had a quiet outing, scoring just 20 runs off 16 balls. But Iyer’s fireworks ensured Mumbai ended their innings on a high.
Shreyas Iyer’s Case for a National Comeback
Iyer’s stellar domestic season now features a century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. He led Mumbai to victory in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. This showed his batting and leadership skills.
The batter’s strong performances come at a key time. He wants to make a case for a spot in India’s squad for the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy in Pakistan. After being left off India’s central contract list, Iyer is determined to reclaim his place in the team.
Iyer’s IPL Aspirations with Punjab Kings
Iyer’s domestic success has raised excitement for his IPL stint with the Punjab Kings. They bought him for a record ₹26.75 crore at the IPL mega auction. Iyer expressed excitement about his new role. He wants to deliver results for Punjab Kings from the very first game.
“Super excited to be part of Punjab Kings. I cannot wait to join the Punjab Kings family. It’s been a great year for me to win four trophies. My main goal is to win the IPL trophy for Punjab. I can understand what the feelings must be among the fans. With Ricky coming in, we have shared a great camaraderie from the past. We would be putting our thinking caps on and brainstorming on many aspects. Hopefully, we will deliver from the match one,” he added.
Shreyas Iyer’s Road to Redemption
After being dropped from India’s central contract list, Shreyas Iyer spent much of the year out of the spotlight. His domestic heroics are now sending a clear message to the selectors. His century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Karnataka shows he can dominate in 50-over cricket. His leadership and consistency also make him a valuable team member.
With the Champions Trophy 2025 coming, Iyer is a top contender for a middle-order spot in India’s ODI team. If his current form continues, the BCCI must consider him for the squad.
