Venkatesh Iyer Cricket Player Profile

Venkatesh Iyer is a professional Cricket player representing Madhya Pradesh. Born on 1994-12-25 , they operate primarily as a All-Rounder on the field. Over the course of their career, Venkatesh Iyer has featured for India, Madhya Pradesh, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lancashire, Indians, Central Zone, DY Patil Group A, Indore Pink Panthers different teams, including national setups, top-tier domestic sides, and competitive franchise leagues. Known for their tactical execution and steady presence as a All-Rounder, they remain an integral figure across all formats and tournaments they compete in.

Venkatesh Iyer is an Indian batting all-rounder from Madhya Pradesh who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace. He came to wider attention through his performances in domestic limited-overs cricket before making his Indian T20 League debut in 2021. His domestic career has included a 198-run innings in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, while his Indian T20 League campaigns have featured a century and a title-winning season with Kolkata Knight Riders.

Profile

Iyer made his Twenty20 debut for Madhya Pradesh against Railways in March 2015 and played his first List A match against Saurashtra in December that year. He made his first-class debut against Hyderabad in December 2018. In the 2020–21 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, he scored 227 runs in five matches, including an unbeaten 88 against Saurashtra. He followed that with 198 in the 2021 Vijay Hazare Trophy, helping Madhya Pradesh post 402 for 3 against Punjab.

Iyer made his T20I debut for India against New Zealand in Jaipur in November 2021 and his ODI debut against South Africa in Paarl in January 2022. In the Indian T20 League, he began with Kolkata Knight Riders in 2021 and was part of the side that won the title in 2024. He has also represented Madhya Pradesh and other domestic sides, and played for Lancashire.

IPL Career

Iyer made his Indian T20 League debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2021.

He scored 404 runs in the 2023 competition, including a century that was the first by a Kolkata Knight Riders batter since Brendon McCullum's 158.

He averaged 46.25 in the 2024 competition, when Kolkata Knight Riders won the title.

Cricbuzz reported that he was acquired for INR 23.75 crore at the 2025 auction.

His Indian T20 League career totals include {IPL_MATCHES} matches, {IPL_RUNS} runs and {IPL_WICKETS} wickets.

FAQs

What is Venkatesh Iyer's role and playing style?

He is a batting all-rounder who bats left-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace.

When did Venkatesh Iyer make his India debut?

He made his T20I debut in November 2021 and his ODI debut in January 2022.

Which teams has Venkatesh Iyer played for in the Indian T20 League?

He made his debut for Kolkata Knight Riders in 2021. Cricbuzz lists Royal Challengers Bengaluru among his teams.

What are Venkatesh Iyer's Indian T20 League career totals?

He has played {IPL_MATCHES} matches and scored {IPL_RUNS} runs, with {IPL_WICKETS} wickets.