Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Venkatesh Iyer

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: May 31, 2026

How Venkatesh Iyer built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Venkatesh Rajasekaran Iyer is an Indian cricketer. He represents Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket. In the Indian Premier League (IPL), he plays for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

March 2015: Twenty20 Debut

In March 2015, Venkatesh Iyer made his Twenty20 debut against Railways cricket team at Holkar Stadium.

December 2018: First-Class Debut

On December 6, 2018, Venkatesh Iyer made his first-class debut for Madhya Pradesh in the 2018–19 Ranji Trophy.

February 2021: Bought by Kolkata Knight Riders

In February 2021, Venkatesh Iyer was bought by the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL auction ahead of the 2021 Indian Premier League.

September 2021: IPL Debut and Maiden Fifty

In September 2021, Venkatesh Iyer made his IPL debut against Royal Challengers Bangalore on September 20 and scored his maiden IPL fifty against Mumbai Indians on September 23.

November 2021: Named in T20I Squad and T20I Debut

In November 2021, Venkatesh Iyer was named in India's Twenty20 International (T20I) squad for their series against New Zealand and made his T20I debut on November 17, 2021.

December 2021: Named in ODI Squad

In December 2021, Venkatesh Iyer was named in India's One Day International (ODI) squad for their series against South Africa.

2021: Top Scorer in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

In 2021, Venkatesh Iyer finished as Madhya Pradesh's top scorer in the 2021-22 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy with 155 runs at an average of 51.66.

January 2022: Played in T20I Series Against West Indies

In January 2022, Venkatesh Iyer played all three matches in India's T20I series against the West Indies, contributing in a finishing role and picking up two wickets.

January 2022: ODI Debut

On January 19, 2022, Venkatesh Iyer made his ODI debut for India against South Africa.

June 2022: Named in T20I Squad Against Ireland

In June 2022, Venkatesh Iyer was named in India's squad for their T20I series against Ireland.

April 2023: Maiden IPL Century

On April 16, 2023, Venkatesh Iyer scored his maiden IPL Century against Mumbai Indians, scoring 104 runs in 51 balls, becoming the 2nd Batter to score a century for KKR after Brendon McCullum.