Shreyas Iyer aces the middle-overs grind

New Zealand’s early breakthroughs had India struggling at 30/3, but Shreyas Iyer’s resilient 75-ball half-century helped stabilize the innings. Iyer, adapting smartly to New Zealand’s tactics, formed a crucial 98-run partnership with Axar Patel, laying a platform for the slog overs. His performance highlighted his improved technique and vital role as India’s No.4 in ODIs.

​New Zealand’s early breakthroughs had India struggling at 30/3, but Shreyas Iyer’s resilient 75-ball half-century helped stabilize the innings. Iyer, adapting smartly to New Zealand’s tactics, formed a crucial 98-run partnership with Axar Patel, laying a platform for the slog overs. His performance highlighted his improved technique and vital role as India’s No.4 in ODIs.