12 years later, Team India has claimed the Champions Trophy. This series win owed much to the crucial role played by Shreyas Iyer. Each time the top order faltered, Iyer's composed innings not only brought stability to the team but sealed victory too. He stood like a solid wall in the middle order, safeguarding the rest of the batsmen from pressure.
Shreyas Iyer's Noteworthy Performance
In this Champions Trophy, Shreyas Iyer was the tournament's second-highest run-scorer, amassing 243 runs across five games, including two splendid half-centuries. Ahead of him was New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra, but amongst the Indian squad, Iyer was the top-scorer, followed by Kohli, who scored 218 runs in five matches.
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Performance Throughout Matches
In the inaugural match against Bangladesh, Iyer scored 15 runs. But against Pakistan, his aggressive innings contributed 56 runs. He then displayed tremendous form with 79 runs against New Zealand, followed by a vital 45-run knock in the semi-finals, and capped it with a crucial 48 runs in the finals.
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Why This Trophy Holds Special Meaning for Shreyas
The Champions Trophy marks an extraordinary comeback for Shreyas Iyer. Over recent times, Iyer faced numerous ups and downs. The BCCI had excluded Iyer from the central contract list last year, and his spot in the team was not secure. However, the way he batted during the Champions Trophy now makes his position in the team seemingly unassailable. Recently, Iyer revealed a significant transformation in his game plan.
