Shreyas Iyer's drought for a domestic red-ball century came to an end on Day 2 of Mumbai's Ranji Trophy 2024-25 match against Maharashtra at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in BKC, Mumbai on Saturday, October 19. (More Cricket News)
Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Mumbai's Shreyas Iyer Ends Century Drought With Brilliant Red-Ball Knock
Shreyas Iyer's last First-Class century came while representing India in November 2021 against New Zealand in Kanpur. During this innings, he also surpassed the milestone of 6,000 First-Class runs
Iyer, who is currently sidelined from the Indian Test team, has notched his first First-Class century in three years.
He scored a brilliant 131-ball century, putting Mumbai in a commanding position. The right-hander struck nine fours and three sixes, marking his 14th First-Class hundred.
Iyer played a crucial role in helping Mumbai surpass Maharashtra's first-innings score, partnering with opener Ayush Mhatre. The duo formed a formidable 200-run partnership on Day 2.
While Mhatre was dismissed for 176, Iyer held his ground and continued the assault until he scored 142 runs before getting out.
The 29-year-old, who has been absent from the Indian Test team since February this year, was appointed captain of India D for the Duleep Trophy.
During the star-studded tournament, he played six innings but failed to score a single century, with his highest score being 54 against India C. Additionally, Iyer was dismissed for a duck twice during the competition.
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