Shreyas Iyer averages 66 versus New Zealand in ODIs: Stats
What's the story
Shreyas Iyer made a strong return to international cricket from injury. The Team India ODI vice-captain was last seen in national team colors during the 3rd ODI against Australia in October 2025 when he suffered an injury. In the first ODI between India and New Zealand on Sunday, Iyer scored a fine 49-run knock in his side's victory. We decode his performance against NZ.
Knock
A knock of 49 in the 1st ODI
Iyer walked out to bat when India were 157/2 in the 27th over. He was part of a 77-run stand alongside Virat Kohli, who ended up getting 93. After Kohli's dismissal, Iyer also perished quickly to Kyle Jamieson as India were 242/5. During his stay at the crease, Iyer looked in control as he hit the occasional boundaries and ran well between the wickets.
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Iyer's list of scores against New Zealand
Iyer has managed 30-plus scores in each of his 10 innings against the Kiwis in ODIs. His scores read: 103 (107), 52 (57), 62 (63), 80 (76), 49 (59), 33 (39), 105 (70), 79 (98), 48 (62) and 49 (47).
Information
Iyer has cracked the Kiwi code
In 11 ODIs against New Zealand, Iyer has scored 660 runs from 10 innings at an average of 66. In addition to two centuries, he has hit 4 fifties. Notably, he has two scores of 49 as well against the Kiwis.
Overall
Iyer is closing in on 3,000 ODI runs
Iyer's 49 was laced with four fours and a six. He was castled by Jamieson in the 42nd over in a chase of 301. Overall in ODIs, Iyer has raced to 2,966 runs at 47.83. He is 34 shy of the 3,000-run mark. He owns 23 fifties and five centuries. As per ESPNcricinfo, 1,634 of Iyer's ODI runs have come at home (AVG: 56.34).
Recovery
Iyer's injury and recent show in VHT
Against Australia in Sydney, Iyer had suffered a spleen injury while attempting a catch and was hospitalized due to internal bleeding from a lacerated spleen. The injury kept him out of India's home series against South Africa. He proved his match readiness during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. He scored 82 and 45 for Mumbai. Iyer was cleared to join Team India squad thereafter.