6
Matches
209
Runs
186.6
Strike Rate
52.3
Average
13
Sixes
1
Fifties
73*
HS
1
POTM
Phase analysis — IPL 2026
≥30 balls batting · ≥15 balls bowling✓ ClaimReview per phaseFull breakdown →Venkatesh Iyer's top opponent (batting) in IPL 2026: GT — 63 runs in 3 innings (avg 21.0).
Aggregated across 3 captured IPL 2026 fixtures against GT.
| Metric | IPL 2026 best opponent (batting) |
|---|---|
| Value | 63 runs vs GT |
| Period | IPL 2026 to date |
| Computed |
P3 — Form & phase
5 claimsIPL 2026 season presence
Powerplay strike rate, IPL 2026
IPL 2026 best innings impact (par-shift)
Powerplay batting strike rate in IPL 2026
Death-overs batting strike rate in IPL 2026
P4 — Season comparatives
4 claimsRoyal Challengers Bengaluru appearance rank, IPL 2026
Batting strike rate in IPL 2026
Runs scored in IPL 2026
Sixes hit in IPL 2026
P2 — Moments
4 claimsIPL 2026 Player of the Match awards
IPL 2026 best 1st-wicket partnership
IPL 2026 best non-opening partnership
Half-centuries in IPL 2026
P1 — Match recaps
2 claimsIPL 2026 most-recent fixture appearance
IPL 2026 first appearance
Career snapshot
| Format | Mat | Inns | Runs | Avg | SR | 100 | 50 | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL 2026 | 6 | 6 | 209 | 52.3 | 186.6 | 0 | 1 | 73* |
| IPL career | 62 | 62 | 1677 | 34.2 | 142.1 | 1 | 13 | 104 |
| Format | Mat | Inns | Wkts | Avg | Econ | BBI | 5w |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPL career | 9 | 9 | 3 | 47.7 | 10.59 | — | 0 |
IPL career before 2026
| Season | Team | Mat | Runs | HS | SR | Avg | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | KKR | 10 | 370 | 67 | 128.5 | 41.11 | 37 | 14 |
| 2022 | KKR | 12 | 182 | 50 | 107.7 | 16.55 | 17 | 7 |
| 2023 | KKR | 14 | 404 | 104 | 146.4 | 28.86 | 32 | 21 |
| 2024 | KKR | 13 | 370 | 70 | 158.8 | 46.25 | 35 | 19 |
| 2025 | KKR | 7 | 142 | 60 | 139.2 | 20.29 | 15 | 4 |
| Career | KKR | 56 | 1468 | 104 | 137.5 | 29.96 | 136 | 65 |
| Season | Mat | Wkts | Econ | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4 | 3 | 8.12 | 23 | 17 |
| 2022 | 4 | 0 | 11.5 | — | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | — | — | — |
| Career | 9 | 3 | 10.59 | 47.67 | 27 |
Recent form — last 6 innings
P3 · Form| Date | Match | Runs | Balls | SR | 4s | 6s | Dismissal | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | RCB vs GT | 32 | 16 | 200.0 | 4 | 2 | caught | W |
| 2026-05-26 | RCB vs GT | 19 | 7 | 271.4 | 3 | 1 | caught | W |
| 2026-05-22 | SRH vs RCB | 44 | 19 | 231.6 | 4 | 4 | caught | L |
| 2026-05-17 | PBKS vs RCB | 73* | 40 | 182.5 | 8 | 4 | Not out | W |
| 2026-04-30 | GT vs RCB | 12 | 15 | 80.0 | 1 | 0 | caught | L |
| 2026-04-10 | RR vs RCB | 29* | 15 | 193.3 | 1 | 2 | Not out | L |
Best innings — IPL career
By runs scored| Match | Runs | Balls | SR | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs PBKS · Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | 73* | 40 | 182.5 | 2026-05-17 |
| vs SRH · Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | 44 | 19 | 231.6 | 2026-05-22 |
| vs GT · Narendra Modi Stadium | 32 | 16 | 200.0 | 2026-05-31 |
| vs RR · Barsapara Cricket Stadium | 29* | 15 | 193.3 | 2026-04-10 |
| vs GT · Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | 19 | 7 | 271.4 | 2026-05-26 |
| vs GT · Narendra Modi Stadium | 12 | 15 | 80.0 | 2026-04-30 |
Batting positions · IPL 2026
P3| Pos | Inn | Runs | Balls | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 2 | 63 | 26 | 242.3 | 31.50 |
| #2 | 1 | 32 | 16 | 200.0 | 32.00 |
| #4 | 1 | 73 | 40 | 182.5 | — |
| #9 | 2 | 41 | 30 | 136.7 | 41.00 |
Dismissal modes · IPL 2026
P34
100%
Caught
Performance vs teams — IPL 2026
≥1 innings vs team| vs Team | Inn | Runs | Balls | SR | Avg | 4s | 6s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PBKS | 1 | 73 | 40 | 182.5 | — | 8 | 4 | 73* |
| GT | 3 | 63 | 38 | 165.8 | 21.0 | 8 | 3 | 32 |
| SRH | 1 | 44 | 19 | 231.6 | 44.0 | 4 | 4 | 44 |
| RR | 1 | 29 | 15 | 193.3 | — | 1 | 2 | 29* |
| Venue | Inn | Runs | Balls | SR | Avg | 4s | 6s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium | 2 | 92 | 47 | 195.7 | 92.0 | 11 | 5 | 73* |
| Narendra Modi Stadium | 2 | 44 | 31 | 141.9 | 22.0 | 5 | 2 | 32 |
| Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | 1 | 44 | 19 | 231.6 | 44.0 | 4 | 4 | 44 |
| Barsapara Cricket Stadium | 1 | 29 | 15 | 193.3 | — | 1 | 2 | 29* |
Head-to-head records
P5 · Opponent seriesAs batter
| vs bowler | Balls | Runs | SR | 4s | 6s | Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mohammed Siraj | 17 | 34 | 200.0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Sandeep Sharma | 9 | 23 | 255.6 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Lockie Ferguson | 9 | 23 | 255.6 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Kagiso Rabada | 9 | 24 | 266.7 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Harpreet Brar | 8 | 13 | 162.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Yuzvendra Chahal | 8 | 18 | 225.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Azmatullah Omarzai | 8 | 11 | 137.5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Cummins | 7 | 18 | 257.1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
vs Bowling type
L2 · Conditional≥30 balls floorvs Pace
184.1
SR of 184.1 vs pace bowling — 82 balls faced
82 balls·8 6s
vs Spin
193.3
SR of 193.3 vs spin bowling — 30 balls faced
30 balls·5 6s
Drill into the data
Every dimension below is computed from ball-by-ball record. Pages with insufficient sample render an explicit disclosure.
Research mentioning Venkatesh
IPL 2026
Highest powerplay strike rates — IPL 2026
Venkatesh ranks #3 with 226.2 (42 balls faced in powerplay (overs 1–6)).
2026-07-25↗
IPL 2026
Highest batting strike rates — IPL 2026
Venkatesh ranks #10 with 186.6 (112 balls faced).
2026-07-25↗
IPL 2026
Death Overs Intelligence
Who wins and loses IPL 2026 overs 16–20 — economy leaders, strike-rate leaders, and all 10 teams compared. Ball-by-ball provenance throughout.
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Frequently asked
Venkatesh Iyer is an Indian cricketer playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 as a all-rounder (right arm fast medium), left-handed batter born in Indore.
Venkatesh Iyer plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026.
Venkatesh Iyer appeared in 16 IPL 2026 matches (16-fixture sample) for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, most recently on 2026-05-31.
Venkatesh Iyer's top opponent (batting) in IPL 2026: GT — 63 runs in 3 innings (avg 21.0).
Venkatesh Iyer bowls right arm fast medium.
Venkatesh Iyer's top opponent (batting) in IPL 2026: GT — 63 runs in 3 innings (avg 21.0).
Venkatesh Iyer scores at 226.2 strike rate in IPL 2026 powerplay (42-ball sample, #3 of 45 qualifying batters).
Venkatesh Iyer won Player of the Match in IPL 2026 — most recently vs PBKS on 2026-05-17.
Venkatesh Iyer ranks #9 of 21 CricketStudio-tracked Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad members by IPL 2026 appearance count (16 matches).
Venkatesh Iyer is Indian, born in Indore.
Ball-by-ball stats, phase splits, and atomic claims for Venkatesh Iyer are available at players.cricketstudio.ai/players/venkatesh-iyer — all figures include sample-size provenance and computation timestamps.
Venkatesh Iyer was born on 25 November 1990.
Venkatesh Iyer bats left-handed.
Venkatesh Iyer death-overs strike rate 162.2 in IPL 2026 (45 balls).
Yes — Venkatesh Iyer was deployed as an impact substitute 3 times in IPL 2026, contributing 73 runs at SR 158.7. Source: CricketStudio ball-by-ball aggregation.