Results for: Shreyas Iyer

Under the leadership of skipper Shreyas Iyer, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have qualified for the finals of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. Iyer played a crucial role in the team’s eight-wicket victory over Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Qualifier 1, scoring an unbeaten 58 off 24 balls. This victory marks KKR’s first entry into the IPL finals this season and Iyer’s second as captain, having previously led Delhi Capitals to the finals in 2020. Former Australian all-rounder Shane Watson praised Iyer’s leadership, highlighting his ability to bring out the best in his team and create a positive environment for players to thrive.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has lost one of their key players, Phil Salt, who has left the team to join the England squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup and a T20 series against Pakistan. Salt was the second-highest scorer for KKR in the ongoing IPL season, with 435 runs in 12 matches.

Former West Indies cricketer Ian Bishop has taken to social media to defend Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Shreyas Iyer after a fan questioned his involvement in the team’s recent success. KKR has won eight of their 11 matches this season, putting them in a strong position to qualify for the playoffs. However, some fans have attributed the team’s turnaround to mentor Gautam Gambhir rather than Iyer. Bishop responded by questioning whether Gambhir would also be blamed if KKR lost their next match.

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) put up a formidable score of 261 runs against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Eden Gardens Stadium on Thursday. Sunil Narine, Phil Salt, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, and Shreyas Iyer all contributed with blistering knocks for KKR. Despite their impressive total, KKR fell short as PBKS chased down the target with 8 wickets and 8 balls to spare. Jonny Bairstow’s unbeaten 108 off 48 balls proved to be the game-changer for Punjab. The match witnessed a record-breaking 42 sixes, with all four openers scoring half-centuries.