Shreyas Iyer: Shreyas’ unbeaten 87 off 41 balls might just be the knock of IPL 2025 – unless someone produces a ridiculously crazy innings in the final on Tuesday (June 3). And even then, it will take some doing to eclipse the Punjab skipper’s feat. Few would have pressed on the gas when there was an exact need of it in the chase of 204. Eight sixes in an innings may not be unprecedented but smashing them in a high stakes game like the ‘semifinal’ takes some doing. He swatted them away – like flies, after walking in at 55/2 and taking his time to get his eye in before steadying the ship and calmly guiding PBKS to an all-important five-wicket win.
Shreyas Iyer – Early Life & Background
Shreyas Santosh Iyer was born on 6 December 1994 in Chembur, Mumbai, into a multicultural family. His father, Santosh Iyer (a Tamilian from Kerala), and mother, Rohini Iyer (a Mangalorean Tuluva), nurtured his cricketing passion from age 4. Rohini gifted him his first bat and rewarded centuries with pizza/burgers! At 12, coach Pravin Amre spotted his talent at Shivaji Park Gymkhana, leading to his enrollment at Don Bosco High School for competitive training. Despite a U-16 form slump that worried his father, a psychologist confirmed it was temporary. Iyer graduated from R.A. Podar College, where his cricket prowess won six trophies.
Domestic & International Career
Breakthrough and Records
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- Ranji Trophy Dominance:
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- 2014–15: 809 runs at 50.56 (debut season)
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- 2015–16: Top-scorer with 1,321 runs at 73.39 (second-highest in Ranji history)
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- List A Debut: 273 runs in 2014 Vijay Hazare Trophy
International Debuts
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- T20I: 1 November 2017 vs New Zealand
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- ODI: 10 December 2017 vs Sri Lanka
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- Test: 3 December 2021 vs New Zealand – scored 105 & 65, becoming the first Indian with century+fifty on Test debut .
World Cup Glory
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- 2023 ODI World Cup: 530 runs at 66.25, including 128* vs Netherlands and 105 vs NZ in semi-finals. First Asian No.4 batter with 500+ runs in a WC .
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- 2025 Champions Trophy: Instrumental in India’s title win; ICC Player of the Month (March 2025) .
Table: Shreyas Iyer’s International Stats (as of June 2025)
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | 100s/50s | Top Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 14 | 811 | 36.86 | 1/5 | 105 |
| ODI | 70 | 2,845 | 48.22 | 5/22 | 128* |
| T20I | 51 | 1,104 | 30.66 | 0/8 | 74* |
IPL Journey: From Prodigy to Record Captain
Career Timeline
- Delhi Capitals (2015–2021):
- Bought for ₹2.6 crore (2015); Emerging Player of the Year with 439 runs .
- Captaincy (2018–2021): Youngest DC captain (23 years), led to 2020 finals (519 runs) .
- Kolkata Knight Riders (2022–2024):
- Bought for ₹12.25 crore; captained to 2024 IPL title (351 runs) .
- Punjab Kings (2025–present):
- Record ₹26.75 crore signing (second-most expensive IPL player ever); 603 runs at 175 SR in 2025 season.
Table: IPL Career Summary
| Season | Team | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s |
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| 2025 | Punjab Kings | 603 | 54.82 | 175.80 | 6 |
| 2024 | KKR | 351 | 39.00 | 146.86 | 2 |
| 2020 | Delhi Capitals | 519 | 34.60 | 123.27 | 3 |
| Total | 130 matches | 3,730 | 34.54 | 133.40 | 27 |
Personal Life
- Family: Lives with parents and sister Shresta Iyer (choreographer and founder of animal welfare initiative “We Are Pawerful”) in a ₹11.85 crore Mumbai apartment
- Relationships: Unmarried; rumors about Nikita Shiv/Trisha Kulkarni unconfirmed .
- Interests: Football (Ronaldo fan), swimming, pets, pranks! Nicknamed “Young Viru” for Sehwag-style aggression .
Shreyas Iyer Net Worth & Assets (2025)
- Net Worth: ₹58 crore ($7 million)
- Earnings:
- IPL: ₹72.55 crore cumulative
- Endorsements: BoAt, Manyavar, Dream11, Google Pixel
Assets:
- Luxury Cars: Mercedes G63 AMG (₹2.45 cr), Lamborghini Huracan (₹3 cr), Audi S5 .
- Real Estate: 4-BHK in Lodha World Towers, Mumbai .
Playing Style & Legacy
Batting: Elegant cover drives, spin specialist, aggressive pace-hitter .Leadership: Only captain besides Gambhir to win IPL for KKR; revived DC/KKR franchises
Awards: ICC Player of the Month (2025), BCCI Best Debut (2022) .
💡 Iconic Moment: His 2023 WC semi-final century against New Zealand exorcised India’s knockout ghosts and cemented his big-match temperament .
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Conclusion: India’s Middle-Order Pillar
From Mumbai maidans to lifting the 2025 Champions Trophy, Shreyas Iyer combines flair with resilience. As Punjab Kings’ captain, he aims to replicate his IPL leadership magic. With 11K+ international runs and counting, his legacy as India’s clutch performer is secured.
Cover Suggestion: Shreyas in Punjab Kings jersey lofting his bat after 2025 IPL century – “Iyer Ignites Punjab’s Title Dream” .
