Shreyas Iyer shines with explosive century in Mumbai's SMAT opener

In a thrilling showdown against Goa, Iyer dominated the field, scoring an impressive 130* off just 57 balls. His incredible performance included 11 boundaries and 10 maximums, delivering a strike rate of 228.07. Iyer's stellar knock propelled Mumbai to a formidable total of 250/4 in their allotted 20 overs, after being sent in to bat by Goa. Now, the pressure is on for Goa as they face the daunting task of chasing down this mammoth target in the second innings.

Iyer has displayed solid form in domestic cricket after some setbacks in his career. The middle-order batter has overcome India's heartbreaking loss to Australia in the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 final, injuries, poor Test form and his omission from Board of Control for Cricket in India central contract list in style, by winning the 42nd Ranji Trophy title with Mumbai last season, leading Kolkata Knight Riders to their first Indian Premier League title in 10 years and overall third and now displaying some fine form in domestic cricket.

After some disappointing performances in the Buchi Babu Tournament, Shreyas bounced back with some impactful knocks in the Duleep Trophy, in which he scored 154 runs in three matches with two fifties. In Mumbai's Irani Cup win against the Rest of India, he scored 57 and 8.

During the ongoing Ranji Trophy, he has scored 452 runs in four matches at an average of 90.40, with two centuries, out of which one converted into a double ton. His best score is 233.

In his last nine matches and 14 innings since his return to domestic cricket, Iyer has scored 801 runs, averaging 61.61, with three centuries and three fifties. His best score is 233.

Iyer last played for India during the ODI series against Sri Lanka in August, scoring 38 in three innings.

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