Shreyas Iyer Makes Strong Case For Champions Trophy 2025 Selection With 51-Ball Ton In Vijay Hazare Trophy

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Shreyas Iyer played a stunning innings of 114 runs off just 55 balls, guiding Mumbai to an imposing total of 382/4 against Karnataka in the Vijay Hazare Trophy at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

His explosive knock featured 5 fours and 10 sixes, making him only the second player, after Yusuf Pathan, to hit 10 sixes twice in the history of the tournament.

Although Karnataka won the toss and opted to bowl first, Mumbai's top-order batsmen made them regret their decision with a dominant performance.

This knock gives a good reminder to the Indian selectors as the ICC Champions Trophy is less than two months away.

Iyer, who amassed a significant number of runs in the ODI World Cup just four months ago, is expected to keep his position at No. 4 in the Champions Trophy if selected for the team.

He had lost favor earlier for not participating in domestic cricket, but the situation has shifted in recent months, and strong performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy could secure his place in the squad.

Speaking of the VHT match, the Mumbai team encountered an early setback when Angkrish Raghuvanshi was dismissed.

However, Ayush Mhatre and Hardik Tamore steadied the ship, putting together a solid partnership of 141 runs for the second wicket in just 26.4 overs. Mhatre made a significant contribution with 78 runs before being dismissed by Praveen Dubey, paving the way for Iyer to take charge of the innings. His outstanding form has been clear across this season.

In the Ranji Trophy, he accumulated 452 runs at an impressive average of 90.40, while in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he scored 345 runs at a blistering strike rate of 188.52.
His consistent displays have cemented his position as a key player for Mumbai. In the IPL, he will be representing the Punjab Kings side in the upcoming IPL 2025 season.