Shreyas Iyer on the Brink of 3,000 ODI Runs Ahead of Second ODI Against New Zealand

As India gears up for the second ODI against New Zealand, Shreyas Iyer stands just 34 runs away from achieving 3,000 runs in ODIs. With impressive statistics and a chance to become the fastest Indian to reach this milestone, Iyer's performance is highly anticipated. The Indian team, currently leading the series 1-0, aims to secure another victory. Read on to learn more about Iyer's journey and the team's lineup for the match.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jan 13, 2026, 17:58 IST

Shreyas Iyer Approaches Milestone in Upcoming ODI

On Wednesday, as India prepares to face New Zealand in the second ODI in Rajkot, star middle-order batsman Shreyas Iyer is just 34 runs shy of reaching 3,000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). Currently, India leads the series 1-0, and New Zealand will be aiming to level the score in Rajkot.

In the first ODI, Iyer played a crucial innings, scoring 49 runs off 47 balls, which included four boundaries and a six, forming a vital 77-run partnership with Virat Kohli while chasing a target of 301 runs.

Iyer's Impressive ODI Stats

Throughout his ODI career, Iyer has participated in 74 matches, accumulating 2,966 runs in 68 innings at an impressive average of 47.83 and a strike rate exceeding 99. His record includes five centuries and 23 half-centuries, with his highest score being an unbeaten 128.

Should Iyer achieve this milestone in the upcoming match, he will become the fourth-fastest player to reach 3,000 runs in terms of innings, equaling the record set by West Indies legend Viv Richards. Additionally, he would surpass Shikhar Dhawan, who reached this milestone in 72 innings, making Iyer the fastest Indian to do so.

Indian Team Lineup

The Indian squad for the match includes: Rohit Sharma, Shubman Gill (captain), Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, KL Rahul (wicketkeeper), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Siraj, Prasidh Krishna, Arshdeep Singh, Ayush Badoni, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Dhruv Jurel.