Shreyas Iyer with Champions Trophy (Source:@CricCrazyJohns/X.com)
Shreyas Iyer has smashed a century for India A in the first unofficial ODI against Australia A. Shreyas Iyer was named captain of the India A ODI side after he withdrew from the red-ball matches, citing his back injury.
Shreyas Iyer Sizzles At Number 3 For India A
Now, he has shown that he is still one of the best 50-over format batters in the country and slammed 110 off just 83 balls. He smashed 12 fours and four sixes in his knock after he walked out to bat at the important number 3 position.
The right-handed batter made sure that he continued the good momentum set by the openers. Priyansh Arya and Prabhsmiram Singh had an opening stand of 135 runs, and after Singh's wicket, Shreyas Iyer continued the onslaught with Priyansh Arya. The young left-handed opener, Priyansh Arya, also showed his class, smashing 101. After his wicket, Shreyas Iyer found an able partner in the form of Riyan Parag.
Shreyas Iyer had a boundary percentage of 65.45 and played 32 dot balls in his marathon knock. Shreyas was equally specifically dominant against spinners. He blasted 60 runs off 39 balls against them, while against the pacers, he hit 51 from 43 balls.
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India A cross 400 courtesy a dominant batting performance
The batter eventually departed in the 47th over, but almost all Indian batters were in the mood, and the home team managed to score 413 in their allotted 50 overs. Riyan Parag scored 67 off 42 balls while Ayush Badoni blasted 50 from just 27 balls, dismantling Australian bowlers completely.
Thus, India A have started off on a dominating note under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer and would be looking to seal a big win with a strong bowling performance. It is a three-match series, and all games will be played at the Green Park Stadium in Kanpur.
