Shreyas Iyer Emerges as a Contender for India's White-Ball Captaincy

Shreyas Iyer's Leadership in IPL

Despite the Punjab Kings not securing the IPL title, their captain, Shreyas Iyer, has demonstrated remarkable leadership skills, positioning the team at the top of the points table. Previously, he led the Kolkata Knight Riders to victory, making his non-retention by KKR a surprising decision. Now with a new franchise, Iyer has showcased his abilities both as a batsman and a captain. As reported by a leading news outlet, he has officially entered the race for the captaincy of the Indian white-ball team.

Official Announcement of Captaincy Aspirations

“Currently, he is only participating in ODIs, but after this IPL, it will be hard to exclude him from T20 internationals and even Test matches. He has now officially entered the white-ball captaincy race,” stated an official source.

Shreyas Iyer's Performance in IPL 2025

In addition to his leadership, Iyer ranks second among his team's top run scorers. Throughout 17 IPL matches this season, he has accumulated 604 runs, boasting an impressive average exceeding 50 and a strike rate of 174.69. His standout performance came during the opening match against Gujarat Titans, where he scored 97 runs, leading his team to a victory by 11 runs.

Shreyas Iyer's Record in List A Matches

To date, Iyer has captained his team in 100 T20 matches, achieving 61 victories and suffering 37 defeats. In List A cricket, he has led his side to 29 wins out of 42 matches, with only 10 losses. As India prepares for ODIs and T20Is in Bangladesh in August 2025, Iyer is expected to represent the national team. Notably, he is the only captain to have led a team to three finals in the white-ball format.