Key facts
- Shreyas Iyer becomes joint second-fastest Indian to an ODI milestone
- Iyer surpassed Virat Kohli on the landmark list
- Milestone achieved during India vs Afghanistan 2nd ODI
The Times of India reports that Shreyas Iyer surpassed Virat Kohli during the second ODI against Afghanistan to become the joint second-fastest Indian batter to reach a significant ODI milestone. The feat was achieved in the ongoing India vs Afghanistan ODI series, cementing Iyer's reputation as one of India's most prolific middle-order batters in the 50-over format.
Iyer's rise in ODI cricket has been remarkable — he has consistently converted starts into big scores and has been a key figure in India's middle order. Surpassing Kohli, widely regarded as one of the greatest ODI batters of all time, on any landmark list is considered a significant achievement in Indian cricket circles.
For everyday cricket fans, this milestone is a reminder that Indian batting depth continues to produce record-setters, with Iyer now firmly establishing himself alongside — and in some metrics ahead of — the legends of the game.