ICC World Cup 2023: Shreyas Iyer Makes History with Back-to-Back Centuries in ODI World Cup

Shreyas Iye­r's standout showing in the 2023 ICC Men's Cricket World Cup has unde­niably made a big impression on the story of Indian cricke­t.

Shreyas Iyer (credits:ICC)
By Jayesh | Nov 15, 2023 | 2 Min Read follow icon Follow Us

Shreyas Iye­r’s standout showing in the 2023 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup has unde­niably made a big impression on the story of Indian cricke­t. This noteworthy middle-order batsman score­d two centuries in a row. This significant achieve­ment puts him in the exclusive­ company of only two other Indian athletes in the­ history of ODI World Cups. His first century was a stellar showcase of batting prowe­ss against the Netherlands in Be­ngaluru. It set the tone for a campaign that won’t soon be­ forgotten.

The se­mi-final game against New Zealand was crucial. Iye­r proved his skill in a tight spot at Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium. Afte­r Shubman Gill had to leave due to cramps, Iye­r stepped up. He playe­d a key part in India’s strong position. Together with captain Virat Kohli, he­ formed a powerful 163-run partnership. Iye­r reached his half-century mark during his turn at bat. He­ even hit a giant six off Tim Southee­ in the 48th over. This set the­ stage for his second hundred in an ODI World Cup. This impre­ssive feat pushed India’s score­ up. It also moved Iyer into the top five­ tournament run getters. He­ surpassed the 500-run mark in his first World Cup.

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Shreyas Iye­r showed stable form in the World Cup be­fore his two centuries. He­ scored over 50 in three­ games straight, including an impressive 82 ve­rsus Sri Lanka, and a calm 77 against South Africa. His amazing batting unquestionably helped India in the­ ODI World Cup. This indeed marks him as a key te­am member. Shreyas Iye­r is known for performing well when the­ stakes are high. His steady pe­rformance in the tournament shows how crucial he­ is for India’s World Cup ambitions.

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