Shreyas Santosh Iyer is an Indian international cricketer who plays as a right-handed top-order or middle-order batter. He was born on December 6, 1994, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Iyer made his ODI debut on December 10, 2017, against Sri Lanka, his T20I debut on November 1, 2017, against New Zealand, and his Test debut on November 25, 2021, against New Zealand, scoring a century on debut[reference:0].

Iyer is widely regarded as one of the most stylish and impactful middle-order batsmen in Indian cricket, known for his aggressive strokeplay, ability to play spin and pace with equal ease, and his leadership qualities. He has been the captain of multiple IPL franchises and was appointed as the captain of the Indian T20I team in 2026[reference:1].

Iyer has the unique distinction of scoring a century on Test debut, becoming only the 16th Indian to do so[reference:2]. He also completed 3,000 ODI runs in 2026, becoming the second-fastest Indian to achieve the milestone[reference:3].

Iyer’s importance to the Indian team cannot be overstated. He provides stability in the middle order, accelerates when needed, and is a brilliant fielder. His leadership skills have been recognized with the T20I captaincy, and he is seen as a future leader of Indian cricket.

Shreyas Iyer was born on December 6, 1994, in Chembur, Mumbai, to Santosh Iyer, a Tamilian father, and Rohini Iyer, a Tuluva mother. His family is originally from Thrissur, Kerala[reference:4].

Iyer’s cricketing journey began at a very young age. He played tennis-ball cricket in the streets of Mumbai and was encouraged by his parents to take up the sport seriously. He joined the Rizvi College in Mumbai and trained under the guidance of coach Pravin Amre.

Iyer’s talent was evident early on. He represented Mumbai in the U-19 and U-23 teams and made his first-class debut for Mumbai in the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy season at the age of 19. His performances in domestic cricket earned him a call-up to the Indian national team in 2017.

Iyer’s journey from the streets of Chembur to the Indian national team is a testament to his hard work, determination, and natural talent.

Shreyas Iyer started his domestic career for Mumbai in 2013. He made his first-class debut for Mumbai in the 2013-14 Ranji Trophy season.

Ranji Trophy: Iyer has been a prolific run-scorer for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, scoring over 6,400 runs in first-class cricket at an average of over 47, with 15 centuries and 33 fifties[reference:5]. His highest first-class score is 233[reference:6]. He played a crucial role in Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy campaigns.

IPL Career: Iyer made his IPL debut in 2015 for Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) as an uncapped player, scoring 439 runs and winning the Emerging Player of the Season award[reference:7]. He has played for Delhi Capitals (2015-2021), Kolkata Knight Riders (2022-2024), and Punjab Kings (2025-present). He was the captain of Delhi Capitals from 2018-2021 and led them to their maiden IPL final in 2020[reference:8]. He also led Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title in 2024[reference:9]. He has scored over 4,200 runs in the IPL[reference:10].

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Iyer has also been a key player for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, scoring several centuries.

Shreyas Iyer made his Test debut on November 25, 2021, against New Zealand in Kanpur. He scored a century (105) on debut, becoming only the 16th Indian to do so[reference:11]. In 14 Test matches, he has scored 811 runs at an average of 36.86, with 1 century and 5 fifties[reference:12]. His highest Test score is 105[reference:13]. He has been a reliable middle-order batsman for India in Test cricket.

Iyer made his ODI debut on December 10, 2017, against Sri Lanka[reference:14]. He has played 78 ODIs, amassing 3,015 runs at an average of 45.68, with 5 centuries and 23 fifties[reference:15]. His highest ODI score is 128*[reference:16]. He completed 3,000 ODI runs in 2026, becoming the second-fastest Indian to achieve the milestone[reference:17]. He has been India’s most consistent middle-order batsman in ODIs since 2020.

Iyer made his T20I debut on November 1, 2017, against New Zealand[reference:18]. He has played 51 T20Is, scoring 1,104 runs at an average of 30.66, with 8 fifties[reference:19]. His highest T20I score is 74*[reference:20]. He was appointed as the captain of the Indian T20I team in 2026[reference:21].

• 16th Indian to score a century on Test debut (105 vs New Zealand, 2021)[reference:22].
• Second-fastest Indian to reach 3,000 ODI runs (2026)[reference:23].
• Third-fastest Indian to reach 3,000 ODI runs by balls faced (3,049 deliveries)[reference:24].
• Only player to captain three different IPL franchises to the final (DC, KKR, PBKS)[reference:25].
• Emerging Player of the Season – IPL 2015[reference:26].
• Led Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title in 2024[reference:27].
• Led Delhi Capitals to their maiden IPL final in 2020[reference:28].
• Led Punjab Kings to the final in 2025[reference:29].
• Appointed as captain of the Indian T20I team in 2026[reference:30].
• Second-most expensive player in IPL history (INR 26.75 Crore, 2025)[reference:31].

Shreyas Iyer’s IPL journey began in 2015 when he was signed by Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) as an uncapped player. He made an immediate impact, scoring 439 runs and winning the Emerging Player of the Season award[reference:34].

IPL Records: He has scored 4,229 runs at an average of 35.84 and a strike rate of 136.73, with 1 century and 32 fifties[reference:35]. His highest IPL score is 101*, which he scored for Punjab Kings against Lucknow Super Giants in 2026[reference:36].

IPL 2026 – The Captain’s Season: In the 2026 IPL season, Shreyas Iyer led Punjab Kings with distinction. He scored 498 runs in 13 innings at an average of 55.33 and a strike rate of 168.81, with 1 century and 5 fifties[reference:37]. He struck 39 fours and 30 sixes[reference:38]. His century against LSG (101* off 51 balls) was his first in the IPL[reference:39].

🔥 Breaking News IPL 2026 – The Record-Breaking Season: Iyer became only the fourth captain in IPL history to score a century while chasing a target[reference:40]. He also became the only player to captain three different franchises to the IPL final (DC in 2020, KKR in 2024, PBKS in 2025)[reference:41].

Iyer was bought by Punjab Kings for a record INR 26.75 Crore in the 2025 mega auction, making him the second-most expensive player in IPL history[reference:42].

Shreyas Iyer is currently unmarried and focused on his cricketing career. He is known for his fun-loving and charismatic personality off the field.

Iyer is a fitness enthusiast and is known for his stylish looks. He enjoys music, dancing, and spending time with his friends and family.

Iyer has been involved in charity work, supporting various causes including child welfare and education. He is also a brand ambassador for several major brands.