Shreyas Iyer, a middle-order batsman, is essential to India’s hopes of making it to the ICC World Test Championship final, according to former Indian batter Mohammad Kaif, who praised Iyer for displaying exceptional skill on the fourth day of the second Test against Bangladesh to win the match for India. At the Shere Bangla National Stadium in Dhaka on Sunday, India overcame Bangladesh by three wickets in a dramatic match to win the series 2-0. “Shreyas Iyer very important for India’s WTC hopes. On a fourth-day pitch, with spinners in form, he showed skills to survive and win. Will be vital for home series against Australia next year. @ShreyasIyer15,” tweeted Kaif.
Shreyas Iyer, a middle-order hitter for India, concluded the year as the team’s top run scorer in international cricket. Iyer outperformed top batsmen like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, and KL Rahul with the bat this year. He was the picture of consistency and composure. Iyer broke the dominance of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, two of India’s top batsmen, by surpassing them as the team’s greatest international run scorer. Iyer finished the year with 1,609 runs abroad, averaging 48.75. In this year, he has one century and 14 half-centuries, with a best of 113*.
Iyer scored 422 runs across eight innings at an average of 60.28 in five Test matches this year, including four half-centuries. He finishes the year with a 92 on his best test. He scored 724 runs at an average of 55.69 in 17 ODIs this year. He scored one century and six half-centuries in his 15-innings run in 50-over this year, with a top score of 113*. He was incredibly consistent in the format. Iyer performed admirably in T20Is as well, amassing 463 runs at an average of 35.61 and 141.15 strike rates. In 2022’s 20-over format, he produced four half-centuries, with a highest score of 74*.
Prior to that, Bangladesh chose to bat first and was bowled out for 227 in the first innings, with Mominul Haque scoring the most points (84). For India, Umesh Yadav (4/25) and Ravichandran Ashwin (4/71) made strong ball strikes. India took an 87-run advantage in the game before being completely destroyed for 314 in their opening inning. With the bat, Shreyas Iyer (87) and Rishabh Pant (93) both recorded noteworthy performances. For the hosts, Taijul Islam (4/74) and Shakib al Hasan (4/79) stood out among the bowlers.
Prior to that, Bangladesh chose to bat first and was bowled out for 227 in the first innings, with Mominul Haque scoring the most points (84). For India, Umesh Yadav (4/25) and Ravichandran Ashwin (4/71) made strong ball strikes. India took an 87-run advantage in the game before being completely destroyed for 314 in their opening inning. With the bat, Shreyas Iyer (87) and Rishabh Pant (93) both recorded noteworthy performances. For the hosts, Taijul Islam (4/74) and Shakib al Hasan (4/79) stood out among the bowlers.
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Even though Bangladesh scored more runs in their second innings, they were still outscored 231 runs. Zakir Hasan (51) and Litton Das (73) both made significant half-centuries, although lower middle-order/lower order After Bangladesh was six runs down for 113, Nurul Hasan (31) and Taskin Ahmed (31) also scored some significant runs. India’s top wicket-taker was Axar Patel (3/68), while Mohammed Siraj and Ashwin both had two. Umesh scored a wicket as well.
Bangladesh gave India a target of 145 runs to win the series with a lead of 144 runs. India’s score was 74/7 when they were reduced, but Ravichandran Ashwin (42*) and Shreyas Iyer (29*) maintained composure to lead India to a seven-wicket victory. Due to his game-winning hit in the second inning, Ravichandran Ashwin was named “Player of the Match.” Cheteshwar Pujara scored 192 runs in two Test matches, including a century and a half-century, earning him the title of “Player of the Series.”