Shreyas Iyer He continued his stellar consistency against Delhi Capitals on Monday, entering an elite IPL roster previously occupied only by: Virat Kohli and Rahul Dravid. The Kings XI Punjab captain scored an unbeaten 59 off 36 balls in Dharamshala, scoring more than 50 runs for the third consecutive game against DC. In the process, Shriyas equaled the rare IPL record of scoring consecutive 50-plus runs against Delhi.
Consecutive 50+ scores against 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 took complete control of his former team, scoring a whirlwind 56 off just 33 balls with six sixes after Priyansh Arya’s explosive start. Although Delhi Capitals fought back through disciplined middle-overs bowling after conceding 51 runs in the first three overs, Shriyas ensured that PBKS never completely ran out of steam. Along with Cooper Connolly, he scored a crucial 83 for the third wicket to stabilize the innings. The PBKS captain also sped up smartly in the death overs, rotating the attack clinically before punishing loose deliveries. His undefeated performance once again highlighted his ability to absorb pressure at key stages of the innings while still maintaining a healthy strike rate. The hit also highlighted Shriyas’ stellar record against D.C. in recent seasons. In seven innings against Delhi, he has now scored 330 runs at an average of 82.5 and a strike rate of 157.14, which is incredible. Shreyas’ score against DC: 54, 42, 18, 33*, 53, 71*, 59* The PBKS captain once again faced off against an opponent he clearly loves to face at a crucial stage of the game.
