Shreyas Iyer goes INSANE, smashes 50 ball century against Karnataka in Vijay Hazare Trophy
New Delhi: On December 21, 2024, Shreyas Iyer put on a sensational show for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring an outstanding 100 runs off just 50 balls against Karnataka. His innings featured five fours and an incredible ten sixes, demonstrating his powerful batting approach. This remarkable performance was instrumental in helping Mumbai reach a daunting total of 382 runs for the loss of four wickets after choosing to bat first at the Narendra Modi Stadium B Ground in Ahmedabad.
Mumbai faced an early challenge as Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed quickly. However, Ayush Mhatre and Hardik Tamore responded effectively, building a strong partnership that added 141 runs for the second wicket in just 26.4 overs. Mhatre played a vital role with 78 runs before being outed by Praveen Dubey, allowing Iyer to take center stage in the innings.
Shreyas Iyer’s exceptional form is evident throughout this season. In the Ranji Trophy, he scored an impressive 452 runs with an average of 90.40, and in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he accumulated 345 runs at an explosive strike rate of 188.52. His consistent performances have established him as a critical player for Mumbai and a serious contender for the Indian national team.
After last representing India during the tour of Sri Lanka in August, Iyer is eager to showcase his skills for a chance to be included in the upcoming Champions Trophy. With a career total of 4,336 runs across all formats, including six centuries, his recent achievements in domestic cricket could play a significant role in his international ambitions.