From Shreyas Iyer to Rohit Sharma, here's a look at the top five Indian batters with most T20I runs against New Zealand. This list also includes KL Rahul, Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav

Meet top 5 Indian batters with most T20I runs against New Zealand

Despite the injury, Iyer made a strong return to the international cricket. He scored 49 runs in India’s first ODI win against New Zealand in Vadodara.  

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India and New Zealand will square off in the first of the three scheduled ODIs starting Sunday in Vadodara.

IND vs NZ 1st ODI: All eyes on Shreyas Iyer; Rishabh Pant ruled out with injury – Match Preview

Shreyas Iyer will also take over as the vice-captain of the Indian side with Shubman Gill set to lead in New Zealand ODI series. KL Rahul was the designated vice-captain in Iyer’s absence, while the former also took over the captain’s armband in the South Africa ODI series.

IND vs NZ: Shreyas Iyer passed fit for ODI series, set to join Indian squad on Friday

India will face New Zealand in a three-match ODI series and a five-match T20I series starting on January 11. In the ODI format, attention will again be on former captains Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, who are set to make a comeback after strong performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. 

IND vs NZ, ODI series: Shreyas Iyer set to international return from clearance from BCCI team - Report

Round 6 of the 2026 Vijay Hazare Trophy on Jan 6, 2026 saw Shreyas Iyer celebrating his return with a blistering 82, while Aman Rao hit a historic 200 not out for Hyderabad. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill struggled for Punjab and scored only 11 runs, and Devdutt Padikkal crossed 600 tournament runs.

Vijay Hazare Trophy Round 6: Iyer hits 82, Gill fails on return & Aman Rao 200 among other notable performances

The current Vijay Hazare Trophy season has seen many big players in action. Senior batters Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli have also played domestic matches as part of the BCCI’s requirement.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Iyer confirms availability for Mumbai's final two league matches

In an announcement made on Saturday (Jan 3) in Jaipur, the selector panel led by Ajit Agarkar announced a 15-man squad for the tournament which included Rishabh Pant, Mohammed Siraj and Shreyas Iyer. 

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From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indian batters with most ODI runs in a calendar year. The list also features the likes of Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer and Shikhar Dhawan who have excelled with the bat in recent years. 

From Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indian batters with most ODI runs in a calendar year (last five)

From Shubman Gill to Rohit Sharma here is a look at five Indians batters with most international runs in a calendar year. The list features the likes of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer as well while Virat Kohli narrowly missed out in 2023 despite excellent ODI World Cup.

From Shubman Gill to Rohit Sharma, 5 Indians batters with most international runs in a calendar year (last five)

India, having won the T20 World Cup in 2024 under Rohit Sharma’s captaincy are one of the favourites to win the tournament.

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From Rishabh Pant to Cameron Green, here's a look at the top six most expensive IPL players of all time. This list also includes Mitchell Starc, Venkatesh Iyer, Shreyas Iyer and Pat Cummins

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After losing the home Test series to South Africa, Team India will engage in the white-ball leg, including three ODIs and five T20Is, starting this Sunday in Ranchi.

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The 30-year-old was taken off the field after being in visible pain as soon as he completed the catch in the Sydney ODI on October 25. He did not take part in the remainder of the match which India won - their only victory in the three-match series which they lost 1-2. 

India batter Shreyas Iyer shares health update after recent surgery

From Rishabh Pant to Shreyas Iyer, here's a look at the top five most expensive IPL players of all time. This list also includes Mitchell Starc, Venkatesh Iyer and Pat Cummins

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India's ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer, who suffered a ruptured spleen and rib cage injury during the third match against Australia, said he was doing better and is currently on the road to recovery. Taking to social media, Iyer said, “I'm currently in recovery process and getting better, every passing day.”


Shreyas Iyer: I'm currently in recovery process; Vice-captain injured himself while taking a catch

Shreyas Iyer recovering well after scary injury in Sydney, 'getting better every passing day'

Iyer was among the runs in the second ODI in Adelaide, hitting a fifty and stitching a 100-plus stand with Rohit Sharma for the third wicket. India, however, lost that and subsequently the series.

Shreyas Iyer shares recovery update in grateful social media post

Iyer had suffered a "blunt injury to his abdomen" and had a spleen laceration while successfully taking a catch in the Sydney ODI. He was immediately taken off the ground and did not take part in the rest of the match which India won by nine wickets.

Shreyas Iyer injury update: India ODI vice-captain 'stable and under observation' in Sydney hospital

Team India’s Suryakumar Yadav has shared a positive update on Shreyas Iyer’s health after his recent injury.
Iyer, who was hospitalized after a fielding mishap, has now been shifted out of the ICU, marking a key step in his recovery.

Suryakumar Shares Positive Update on Injured Shreyas Iyer | WION 

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been hospitalized after sustaining an injury while taking a catch in the third ODI. Fans and cricket enthusiasts are concerned about his recovery.


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Team India vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been moved out of the ICU but remains under medical supervision in a Sydney hospital after suffering a spleen injury during the 3rd ODI against Australia.

Doctors in India and Australia, along with a BCCI-appointed medical team, are closely monitoring his recovery. The injury occurred when Iyer took a diving catch to dismiss Alex Carey, resulting in internal bleeding and a laceration to his spleen.

Team India Vice Captain Out of ICU, Still in Sydney Hospital After Spleen Injury

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer has been hospitalized after sustaining an injury while taking a catch in the third ODI. Fans and cricket enthusiasts are concerned about his recovery.

Shreyas Iyer Injured: Indian Cricketer Shreyas Iyer Hospitalized After Catch Injury | WION 

Iyer suffered a blow to his left rib cage while attempting to complete a catch during the final ODI against Australia in Sydney. 

Shreyas Iyer suffers internal bleeding due to rib cage injury; being monitored in Sydney hospital: BCCI

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