India’s Shreyas Iyer was injured during the third One-Day International (ODI) against Australia in Sydney on October 25, 2025. The 30-year-old batter suffered a laceration injury to his spleen after falling awkwardly on his ribs while attempting to take a catch off Alex Carey in the 34th over of the match. Iyer immediately left the field and did not return to action.
Iyer’s Injury Details and Medical Update
Following the incident, Iyer was rushed to the hospital for further evaluation. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) provided an official update two days later, confirming that Iyer sustained a laceration injury to his spleen in the lower rib cage region. Scans revealed the extent of the injury, and medical teams in Sydney and India are closely monitoring his recovery.
According to the BCCI release, “He is under treatment, medically stable, and recovering well.” The Indian Team Doctor is currently stationed in Sydney to assess Iyer’s day-to-day progress.
Shreyas Iyer’s Absence from the T20I Squad
Due to this injury, Shreyas Iyer will not be part of India’s T20I squad for the upcoming five-match series against Australia, which begins on October 29, 2025. While his absence is unfortunate, India’s batting lineup was not heavily impacted in the third ODI. Rohit Sharma (121*) and Virat Kohli (74*) delivered a stellar performance, leading India to victory with a partnership of 168 for the second wicket.
Iyer had managed scores of 11 and 61 in his two ODI innings during this series. Over his career, Iyer has accumulated 2,917 runs in ODIs at an average of 47.81 and a strike rate of 99, making him a key figure in India’s 50-over setup.
India fans will hope for a swift recovery for the talented middle-order batter, with more updates expected as his treatment progresses.
