Shreyas Iyer, a prolific Indian batter from Mumbai, made his IPL debut in 2015. Recognizing his talent, the Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) invested in him, buying him for INR 2.6 crore. His childhood coach, Pravin Amre, who was the Assistant Coach of Delhi Daredevils at the time, played a key role in bringing Iyer to the team. Shreyas shined in his first season, making 439 runs in 14 matches and winning the Emerging Player of the Year award, making his coach proud. His brilliant performance and aggressive style of play earned him an India call-up.
In 2018, after Gautam Gambhir stepped down as captain mid-season, Iyer was appointed the new captain of Delhi Capitals. He demonstrated impressive leadership qualities, leading the team to the playoffs after seven years. Under his captaincy, the Delhi Capitals even reached the finals of the 2020 Indian Premier League.
Due to an injury, Iyer missed the first leg of the 2021 IPL and joined the team later. Although not retained by Delhi Capitals for the 2022 IPL Mega Auction, Kolkata Knight Riders purchased him and made him their captain. In his first season with KKR, Shreyas Iyer scored 401 runs. Unfortunately, he had to miss the 2023 season due to injury. Now, eager to make a comeback and perform well, he aims to lead the Kolkata Knight Riders to victory, much to the excitement of their fans.
Player Info
Full Name | Shreyas Santosh Iyer |
Date of Birth | 06 December, 1994 |
Nationality, Hometown | Indian, Mumbai |
Debut Year in IPL | 2015 |
Teams Played | Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders |
Current Team | Kolkata Knight Riders |
Batting Style | Right-handed |
Bowling Style | Right Arm leg break |
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Shreyas Iyer IPL Salary
Shreyas Iyer became the highest-earning uncapped player in 2015 after Delhi Daredevils (now Delhi Capitals) purchased him for two and a half crore rupees. Justifying his high price tag with brilliant performances, Delhi Capitals retained him at the same price in 2016 and 2017. Recognizing his growing value, they then increased his salary to INR 7.00 crore for the 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 seasons. In the 2022 IPL auction, Kolkata Knight Riders secured his services for INR 12.25 crore, solidifying his status as a valuable asset. His salary remains unchanged at INR 12.25 crore for the IPL 2024 season.
Year | Salary | Team |
---|---|---|
2015 | 2,60,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
2016 | 2,60,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
2017 | 2,60,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
2018 | 7,00,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
2019 | 7,00,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
2020 | 7,00,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
2021 | 7,00,00,000 | Delhi Capitals |
2022 | 12,25,00,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
2023 | 12,25,00,000 | Kolkata Knight Riders |
Shreyas Iyer IPL Stats
Shreyas Iyer has scored 2776 runs in 103 IPL matches at an average of 31.55 and striking at 125.38. In his eight year IPL career Iyer has smashed 19 half centuries and has a high score of 96. The dynamic middle order batter in his first season for Kolkata Knight Riders has scored 401 runs in 14 matches. He missed the last season due to injury and will look to make amends in the 2024 IPL season.
Year | Team | Runs | HS | AVG | SR | 50’s |
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2015 | Delhi Capitals | 439 | 83 | 33.76 | 128.36 | 4 |
2016 | Delhi Capitals | 30 | 19 | 5.00 | 69.76 | 0 |
2017 | Delhi Capitals | 338 | 96 | 33.80 | 139.09 | 2 |
2018 | Delhi Capitals | 411 | 93* | 37.36 | 132.58 | 4 |
2019 | Delhi Capitals | 463 | 67 | 30.86 | 119.94 | 3 |
2020 | Delhi Capitals | 519 | 88* | 34.60 | 123.27 | 3 |
2021 | Delhi Capitals | 175 | 47* | 35.00 | 102.33 | 0 |
2022 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 401 | 85 | 30.85 | 134.56 | 3 |
Shreyas Iyer IPL Records
- Emerging Player Award in 2015
- Highest Earning uncapped player of 2015