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How Shreyas’s form fueling his rise in India’s T20I leadership scheme
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Iyer has shown ability as a leader and batter in the IPL, dominating seasons while balancing anchor and aggressor roles. He led Delhi Capitals to their first IPL final in 2020, scoring 519 runs at a strike rate of 123.27. Iyer also led Kolkata Knight Riders to their third title in 2024 and Punjab Kings to the final in 2025, delivering his most explosive batting performance in the latter season.