Shreyas Iyer has established himself as a key middle-order batter for India in ODIs, averaging 47.81 with a strike rate of 99.01. Despite persistent back issues limiting his participation in Tests and selectors looking beyond him for T20Is, his performance in the 50-over format remains strong. Iyer has evolved his batting style, focusing on fundamentals, and has made the No. 4 position his own, proving his value in recent tournaments ahead of the 2027 World Cup.