Mumbai led by India’s Batting ace, Shreyas Iyer has defeated Madhya Pradesh at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru by five wickets with 13 balls to spare. Iyer created history by becoming the only captain who has led his both Regiments to Victory in IPL and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) in the same year. Earlier this year Iyer has been the captain of Shahrukh Khan owned franchise Kolkata Knight Riders who lifted the trophy this season.
Shreyas Vs Pant
Shreyas Iyer’s cricket journey took an unexpected turn during the 2021 period, marked by a significant shoulder injury sustained during England’s tour of India. This injury compelled him to withdraw from the Indian Premier League that year, leading to Rishabh Pant’s appointment as the Delhi Capitals’ captain. The 2021 IPL season experienced an unprecedented interruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic’s second wave, which ironically created a window for Iyer’s potential return. However, the Delhi Capitals’ management made a strategic decision to retain Pant as captain, citing a preference for a player with Delhi origins at the helm of the team.
This decision proved pivotal in Iyer’s career trajectory, as he was subsequently released by the Delhi management and entered the 2022 Mega-auction, marking the end of his association with the franchise where he had previously held a leadership role. The move signaled a significant transition in Iyer’s IPL journey, opening new possibilities for both the player and the team.
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IPL Captaincy
This has somewhat signaled the experts that can Shreyas Iyer be opted for the next white ball captain for India? Iyer’s record with the white ball captaincy has been impressive primarily in 2024. His statistical landscape reveals a compelling story of resilience and improvement: across 71 matches played from 2018 to 2024, the team has won 40 matches, lost 29, with two no-results, maintaining an impressive win percentage of 56.35%. He has been featured as a captain for the Delhi Capitals for the 2018, 2019, 2020 season and ahs a win percentage of 56.09% for them. For the Knight Riders, Iyer has been featured in the 2022 and 2024 edition with a win percentage of 56.70%.
