The captaincy oftentimes comes with pressure, and thus, skippers struggle to justify their spot in the playing XI. However, Shreyas Iyer has brilliantly balanced his leadership responsibilities and his role as a middle-order anchor. Unlike other leadership candidates, who struggled with form, Iyer has maintained a high level of performance with the bat.
In the IPL 2025, Iyer amassed 604 runs, including 6 fifties, at an average of 50.33 and a strike rate of 175.07 in 17 matches, while leading the Punjab Kings to the final. In the recently concluded IPL season, the 31-year-old has aggregated 498 runs, including a century and 5 fifties, at an average of 55.33 and a strike rate of 168.81 in 14 matches.
As a captain, Shreyas Iyer has amassed 3096 runs, including a century and 24 fifties, at an average of 38.7 and a strike rate of 141.75 in 101 matches, highlighting his exceptional ability to thrive under the dual pressure of leadership and scoring, providing the stability the team requires in T20Is.