Kamal Ghorui
Shreyas Iyer continued his remarkable consistency against Delhi Capitals on Monday, entering an elite IPL list previously occupied only by Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid. The Punjab Kings captain scored an unbeaten 59 off 36 balls in Dharamsala, registering his third successive 50-plus score against DC. In doing so, Shreyas equalled a rare IPL record for most consecutive 50+ scores against Delhi.
Most successive 50+ scores vs DD/DC in IPL:
- 3 – Rahul Dravid (RR, 2012-13)
- 3 – Virat Kohli (RCB, 2012-13)
- 3 – Virat Kohli (RCB, 2016-17)
- 3* – Shreyas Iyer (PBKS, 2025-26)
Shreyas once again looked in complete control against his former franchise, anchoring Punjab Kings after an explosive start from Priyansh Arya, who smashed a whirlwind 56 off just 33 balls with six sixes. While Delhi Capitals fought back through disciplined middle-overs bowling after conceding 51 runs in the first three overs, Shreyas ensured PBKS never lost momentum completely. Alongside Cooper Connolly, he stitched together a crucial 83-run stand for the third wicket to steady the innings. The PBKS skipper accelerated smartly in the death overs as well, rotating strike calmly before punishing loose deliveries. His unbeaten knock once again highlighted his ability to absorb pressure while still maintaining a healthy strike rate in crucial phases of the innings. The knock also underlined Shreyas’ outstanding record against DC in recent seasons. Across seven innings against Delhi, he has now scored 330 runs at an incredible average of 82.5 and a strike rate of 157.14. Shreyas’ scores vs DC: 54, 42, 18, 33*, 53, 71*, 59* At a crucial stage of the tournament, the PBKS skipper once again delivered against an opponent he clearly enjoys facing.
