Star batsman Shreyas Iyer said that he is happy with his consistency in the ongoing 3-match ODI series in West Indies but expressed disappointment at not being able to convert his starts into hundreds. Iyer came up with match-winning contributions in the first two ODIs, which saw Shikhar Dhawan lead an unassailable 2-0 lead.
Shreyas Iyer, batting at No. 3, scored 54 runs in the first ODI in which India scored 308 runs and played a crucial 63 in the second ODI, in which India scored 312 runs.
Iyer, who is more than likely to vacate the No. 3 spot in the ODI set-up after Virat Kohli’s break, admitted that he understands the importance of scoring big hundreds, especially when trying to cement his place in the team. be. The Kolkata Knight Riders captain has played 29 ODIs since making his debut in 2017 but is yet to make it to the XI.
However, Iyer has been in good form in the 50-over format of the game in 2022, having already scored 3 consecutive fifties against West Indies. Iyer tried an in-field clear but was caught at cover in the first ODI and fell to an Alzarri Joseph yorker in the second ODI on Sunday.
“I was happy with what I scored today but unhappy with the way I got out. I could have easily carried the team. I was setting the total and it was unfortunate that I lost my wicket. Hopefully, I can do better and score a century in the next match,” Iyer told the press after India’s win in the second ODI at Port of Spain.
“Last time too (to get him out) it was a good catch. Obviously, I can’t say I threw my wicket but I should have converted it into hundreds. But I am good at contributing to the team’s victory. looks like.
He said, “It is indeed a privilege to reach fifty (back to back) but I should have converted into a century because I got off to a good start. You don’t get starts like this again and again in international cricket and many half-centuries. Hundreds are very rewarding. I thought today was a good opportunity to do that.”
‘Stressed Rahul sir’
Meanwhile, Iyer said that head coach Rahul Dravid was under a bit of stress as India’s target in the second ODI was scrapped.
The visitors needed 48 runs from their last 5 overs, with all-rounder Axar Patel batting with tail-enders. Akshar lost Shardul Thakur and Avesh Khan cheaply but Mohammad Siraj captured the fort, allowing the all-rounder to hit the big guys.
With 6 needed from 3 balls, Axar hit a six to take India past the finish line. Axar remained unbeaten on 64 off 35 balls as the Indian dressing room lauded the all-rounder’s effort in Trinidad on Sunday.
Iyer said, “It was fun to be honest. Rahul (Dravid) sir was under a lot of tension, he was giving the message. But the players were very calm and calm in pressure situations.”
India will look to win the ODI series 3-0 when the two teams face off in the final in Port of Spain on Wednesday.
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