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'Iyers Knock In 1st T20I Was A Masterclass In Reading The Situation, Says Patel

Emirates Old Trafford: Former India wicketkeeper-batter Parthiv Patel believes Shreyas Iyer silenced his critics with a composed captains knock in the rain-abandoned first T20I against England, saying the innings showcased his maturity and ability to adapt to the match situation. Leading the side in the series opener at Chester-le-Street, Iyer struck 68 off 47 deliveries to anchor Indias innings after the visitors were reduced to 6/2 inside the first two overs. His knock, along with Abhishek Sharmas explosive 59 off just 24 balls and Shivam Dubes unbeaten 42 off 21 deliveries, helped India recover to post a competitive 189/7. However, persistent rain after the completion of Indias innings prevented England from beginning their chase, forcing the match to be abandoned without a result. Reflecting on Iyers innings, Parthiv said the India skipper displayed excellent awareness by complementing Abhisheks aggressive approach instead of looking for big hits himself. Those raising questions over Shreyas Iyer would have felt a lot more relieved after this innings. As a player, Shreyas Iyer doesnt have to worry about anything. Hes a proven performer in this format. It was a very important innings because India had lost two early wickets, while at the other end, Abhishek Sharma was batting quite aggressively. So, Shreyas had to play the second fiddle rather than rely too much on hitting sixes, which is something every Indian player is so used to from playing in the IPL, Parthiv told Jio Hotstar. You have to rotate the strike, and score boundaries along the ground. I thought it was a masterclass from Shreyas Iyer, understanding the situation and the dimensions of the ground. Thats something both the captain and the Indian team would have learned from those two games against Ireland, he added. Patel also felt Indias batting display was an important step forward after an inconsistent start to the tour during the two T20Is against Ireland, saying the innings showed the teams ability to adapt to different conditions. You have to rotate the strike, and score boundaries along the ground. I thought it was a masterclass from Shreyas Iyer, understanding the situation and the dimensions of the ground. Thats something both the captain and the Indian team would have learned from those two games against Ireland, he added. Also Read: Live Cricket Score India and England will now clash in Manchester in the second T20I at Emirates Old Trafford, with the five-match series still level after the rain washed out the opener. Article Source: IANS

4 Jul 2026 12:06 pm