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Team India batter Shreyas Iyer saved the side from the blushes in the ongoing second ODI against Australia in Adelaide on Thursday, October 23. The 30-year-old missed out with the bat in the series opener, scoring only 11 before being bounced out by Josh Hazlewood.
However, with India in trouble at 17/2, Iyer walked in and looked solid from the outset. The right-hander completed his 23rd ODI half-century off 67 deliveries with five glorious boundaries.
Just as he looked set for a three-figure score, Adam Zampa cleaned him up to force him to walk back for a 77-ball 61.
Despite the dismissal against the run of play, fans on X hailed the star middle-order batter for his brilliant knock, saving India from early trouble.
Here are some of the best reactions:
Shreyas Iyer has owned the No.4 spot like a boss 💥 Calm under pressure, this is the statement India waited years for post Yuvraj Singh Retirement! Once touted as a future captain, he’s now proving why. Is he the new Mr. Dependable for Team India? 🇮🇳🔥 #ShreyasIyer #INDvAUS
Shreyas’s counter attack allowed Rohit’s innings to move forward . He plateau’d a bit after Kohli’s wicket . Iyer took the pressure on the chin and did some daring counter attack . Iyer will walk away with some respect after this innings.
Shreyas Iyer batting is like a soft launch — quiet, smooth, and before you know it, he’s at 50 without breaking a sweat. #ShreyasIyer #Cricket #AUSvsIND
Fans continued praising the star batter for his half-century, with one saying:
"Well played vice captain Shreyas Iyer. 61(77) under pressure — grit, patience and responsibility on display when india needed it most." "What a resilient knock from Shreyas Iyer! Crafting 61 off 77 balls with 7 crisp boundaries, he anchored India's innings like a pro—salute to the warrior for battling through!" posted a fan. "Shreyas Iyer doing what he does best! 61 runs under pressure, turning the match when India needed a hero. Middle-order maestro strikes again!" a fan said.Team India continue losing wickets in the second ODI against Australia
Team India has endured a challenging time with the bat in the must-win second ODI against Australia in Adelaide. After losing Shubman Gill and Virat Kohli early, Shreyas Iyer and Rohit Sharma added a crucial 118 runs for the third wicket.
However, the duo were dismissed in a three-over stretch, leaving India in a spot of bother at 160/4 in the 33rd over. Veteran wicketkeeper batter KL Rahul followed soon for just 11 as India sank to 174/5 in the 37th over.
The two spin-bowling all-rounders, Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, have led a recovery of sorts with a 32-ball 34* for the sixth wicket. As things stand, the Men in Blue are 208/5 in 41 overs after Australia won the toss and elected to bowl first.
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