Shreyas Iyer reaches 3,000 ODI runs in 72 innings against Afghanistan
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 5:46 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Shreyas Iyer became the joint second-fastest Indian batter to score 3,000 runs in One Day Internationals during the second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow on June 17, 2026. He achieved this milestone in 72 innings, tying with Shikhar Dhawan and surpassing Virat Kohli, who reached the mark in 75 innings. Iyer's achievement is one of several highlights in a match where India set a formidable target of 403 runs, supported by significant contributions from captain Shubman Gill (154 runs) and Ishan Kishan (125 runs). India is leading the three-match series 1-0 and aims to secure the series win.
- •Iyer reached 3,000 ODI runs in 72 innings.
- •Shubman Gill scored 154 runs in the match.
- •Ishan Kishan added 125 runs, forming a strong partnership with Gill.
- •India posted a total of 402 runs before being bowled out.
- •India leads the three-match series 1-0.
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"Shreyas Iyer achieved a significant milestone in his ODI career. He became the joint second-fastest Indian batter to reach 3,000 runs. Iyer reached this landmark in his 72nd innings. This places him alongside Shikhar Dhawan and ahead of Virat Kohli. The achievement occurred during India's second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow. Shubman Gill remains the fastest Indian to this mark.
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