Shreyas Iyer Returns to India Squad in Fine Form After Match-Winning Knock in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Punjab Kings batter Shreyas Iyer is set to make a highly anticipated return to the Indian ODI squad for the series against New Zealand, having successfully recovered from a spleen injury that sidelined him for three months. The middle-order specialist has been cleared by the BCCI medical team and is expected to walk straight back into the playing XI at the crucial No. 4 spot.
Iyer demonstrated his match-readiness during the recent Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he captained Mumbai. He showed no signs of rust, delivering a match-winning knock of 82 off just 53 balls against Himachal Pradesh, followed by a solid 45 against Punjab. His return provides a significant boost to India's middle order stability ahead of the 2027 ODI World Cup cycle, ensuring the team can move past recent batting order experiments.
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““The 31-year-old is making a comeback to the team and will walk straight into the playing XI. He recently featured in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, captaining Mumbai. The right-hand batter showed no signs of rust as he played a match-winning knock of 82 off 53 balls against Himachal Pradesh.””
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IPL 2025 Top Order Run Leaders | Position Analysis
Best run at Top Order position in IPL 2025
| Select | Rank | Player | Team | runs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Chennai Super Kings | 3781 runs | ||
#2 | Mumbai Indians | 3312 runs | ||
#3 | Mumbai Indians | 3304 runs | ||
| #4 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 3191 runs | ||
| #5 | Punjab Kings | 2984 runs |
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““The 31-year-old is making a comeback to the team and will walk straight into the playing XI. He recently featured in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26, captaining Mumbai. The right-hand batter showed no signs of rust as he played a match-winning knock of 82 off 53 balls against Himachal Pradesh.””
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