Venkatesh Iyer
123 matches · 2 Jan 2016 to 31 May 2026
- Full name
- Venkatesh Rajasekaran Iyer
- Born
- 25 Nov 1990, Indore
- Age
- 35 years
- Role
- Batting all-rounder
- Batting
- Left-handed
- Bowling
- Right-arm medium
Venkatesh Rajasekaran Iyer (born 25 December 1994) is an Indian cricketer who plays for Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the Indian Premier League.
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Venkatesh Iyer: career summary
Venkatesh Iyer is a batting all-rounder, born on 25 Nov 1990 in Indore. Venkatesh Iyer has played 123 matches on CricInto's records, from 2 Jan 2016 to 31 May 2026, for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Madhya Pradesh, Lancashire and India.
In the Indian Premier League (68 matches, 2021–2026): 1,677 runs in 62 innings at an average of 31.64 and a strike rate of 142.00, with 1 hundred and 13 fifties (highest score 104); 3 wickets at an average of 47.67 and an economy rate of 10.59 (best 2/29).
In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (36 matches, 2016–2024): 901 runs in 34 innings at an average of 40.95 and a strike rate of 137.56, with 0 hundreds and 4 fifties (highest score 88*); 22 wickets at an average of 24.50 and an economy rate of 7.00 (best 2/2).
In T20Is (9 matches, 2021–2022): 133 runs in 7 innings at an average of 33.25 and a strike rate of 162.20 (highest score 35*); 5 wickets at an average of 15.00 and an economy rate of 8.18 (best 2/23).
Batting
| Competition | M | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | 0s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 2 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 22 | 12.00 | 40 | 60.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| T20I | 9 | 7 | 3 | 133 | 35* | 33.25 | 82 | 162.20 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 68 | 62 | 9 | 1677 | 104 | 31.64 | 1181 | 142.00 | 1 | 13 | 157 | 78 | 2 |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 36 | 34 | 12 | 901 | 88* | 40.95 | 655 | 137.56 | 0 | 4 | 87 | 33 | 0 |
| One-Day Cup | 5 | 5 | 0 | 68 | 25 | 13.60 | 85 | 80.00 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| County Championship | 3 | 6 | 0 | 116 | 35 | 19.33 | 154 | 75.32 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
Bowling
| Competition | M | Inns | Overs | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4w | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 2 | 1 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 0/28 | - | 5.60 | - | 0 | 0 |
| T20I | 9 | 4 | 9.1 | 75 | 5 | 2/23 | 15.00 | 8.18 | 11.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Indian Premier League | 68 | 9 | 13.3 | 143 | 3 | 2/29 | 47.67 | 10.59 | 27.00 | 0 | 0 |
| Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy | 36 | 30 | 77 | 539 | 22 | 2/2 | 24.50 | 7.00 | 21.00 | 0 | 0 |
| One-Day Cup | 5 | 4 | 18 | 110 | 3 | 2/38 | 36.67 | 6.11 | 36.00 | 0 | 0 |
| County Championship | 3 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0/10 | - | 4.00 | - | 0 | 0 |
Recent matches
| Date | Match | Bat | Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2026 | RCB vs GT Indian Premier League | 32 (16) | - |
| 26 May 2026 | RCB vs GT Indian Premier League | 19 (7) | - |
| 22 May 2026 | RCB vs SRH Indian Premier League | 44 (19) | - |
| 17 May 2026 | RCB vs PBKS Indian Premier League | 73* (40) | - |
| 13 May 2026 | RCB vs KKR Indian Premier League | DNB | - |
| 30 Apr 2026 | RCB vs GT Indian Premier League | 12 (15) | - |
| 10 Apr 2026 | RCB vs RR Indian Premier League | 29* (15) | - |
| 4 May 2025 | KKR vs RR Indian Premier League | DNB | - |
| 29 Apr 2025 | KKR vs DC Indian Premier League | 7 (5) | - |
| 26 Apr 2025 | KKR vs PBKS Indian Premier League | DNB | - |
Frequently asked questions
How many runs has Venkatesh Iyer scored in the Indian Premier League?
Venkatesh Iyer has scored 1,677 runs in the Indian Premier League, at an average of 31.64.
How many runs has Venkatesh Iyer scored in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
Venkatesh Iyer has scored 901 runs in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, at an average of 40.95.
How many wickets has Venkatesh Iyer taken in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy?
Venkatesh Iyer has taken 22 wickets in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, with best figures of 2/2.
How many runs has Venkatesh Iyer scored in T20Is?
Venkatesh Iyer has scored 133 runs in T20Is, at an average of 33.25.
How many wickets has Venkatesh Iyer taken in T20Is?
Venkatesh Iyer has taken 5 wickets in T20Is, with best figures of 2/23.
How many hundreds has Venkatesh Iyer scored?
Venkatesh Iyer has scored 1 hundred in the Indian Premier League.
What is Venkatesh Iyer's highest score?
Venkatesh Iyer's highest score is 104, in the Indian Premier League.
How old is Venkatesh Iyer?
Venkatesh Iyer was born on 25 Nov 1990 in Indore, and is 35 years old.
Which teams has Venkatesh Iyer played for?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (2026), Kolkata Knight Riders (2021–2025), Madhya Pradesh (2016–2024), Lancashire (2024) and India (2021–2022).