Shreyas Iyer Continuing their impressive consistency against Delhi Capitals on Monday, they entered the IPL’s elite list having previously only Virat Kohli And Rahul Dravid. The Punjab Kings skipper scored an unbeaten 36-ball 59 in Dharamsala, registering his third consecutive 50-plus score against DC. In doing so, Shreyas equaled the rare IPL record of most consecutive 50+ scores against Delhi.
Most consecutive 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 the Punjab Kings after an explosive start from Priyansh Arya, who scored 56 off just 33 balls with the help of six sixes. While Delhi Capitals fought back by bowling disciplined middle overs after conceding 51 runs in the first three overs, Shreyas ensured that PBKS never lost momentum completely. Along with Cooper Connolly, they put on a crucial 83-run partnership for the third wicket to stabilize the innings. The PBKS skipper stepped up smartly in the death overs as well, calmly rotating the strike before punishing a loose delivery. His unbeaten innings once again highlighted his ability to absorb pressure while maintaining a healthy strike rate at crucial stages of the innings. The knock also highlighted Shreyas’ impressive record against DC in recent seasons. In 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’ Score vs DC: 54, 42, 18, 33*, 53, 71*, 59* At a crucial stage in the tournament, the PBKS captain once again delivered against an opponent he clearly faces.
