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Venkatesh Iyer

Venkatesh Iyer is an Indian cricketer who plays as a left-handed batting all-rounder.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Venkatesh Iyer is an Indian cricketer who plays as a left-handed batting all-rounder. He represents Madhya Pradesh in domestic cricket and has played for India in limited-overs internationals, as well as for Kolkata Knight Riders in the Indian Premier League.

Early life and domestic career

Iyer was born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, and began his professional cricket career with Madhya Pradesh. Sources note that he made his T20 debut in the 2014–15 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

International career

Iyer debuted for India in T20 internationals in November 2021 and made his ODI debut in January 2022. He is listed as an all-rounder who contributes with both bat and medium-pace bowling.

Indian Premier League career

Iyer has been associated with Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL and became known for his batting performances in the league. Player profiles list him among KKR's notable all-rounders.

Playing style

He bats left-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace. Profiles describe him as an aggressive batting all-rounder, often used in flexible batting roles.

Key facts

  • Venkatesh Iyer is a left-handed batting all-rounder born in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on 25 December 1994.
  • He made his T20 debut for Madhya Pradesh in the 2014–15 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.
  • He made his T20I debut for India against New Zealand on 17 November 2021 and his ODI debut against South Africa on 19 January 2022.
  • He has played IPL cricket for Kolkata Knight Riders.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Venkatesh Iyer?
Venkatesh Iyer is an Indian cricketer known as a left-handed batting all-rounder who has played domestically for Madhya Pradesh and internationally for India.
When was Venkatesh Iyer born?
He was born on 25 December 1994 in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India.
What is Venkatesh Iyer's role in cricket?
His role is all-rounder. He bats left-handed and bowls right-arm medium pace.
When did Venkatesh Iyer make his India debut?
He made his T20I debut on 17 November 2021 against New Zealand and his ODI debut on 19 January 2022 against South Africa.
Which IPL team has Venkatesh Iyer played for?
Available profiles list Kolkata Knight Riders as his IPL team.

References

  1. NDTV Sports — https://sports.ndtv.com/cricket/players/110573-venkatesh-iyer-playerprofile
    Supports: Full name, birth date and place, batting style, bowling style, domestic and team information, T20 debut background.
  2. Hindustan Times — https://www.hindustantimes.com/cricket/players/venkatesh-iyer-65430
    Supports: Player description as a left-handed batting all-rounder and T20 debut background.
  3. The Times of India — https://www.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/player-profile/venkatesh-iyer/65430
    Supports: Nationality, role, batting/bowling styles, T20I debut and ODI debut details.
  4. myKhel — https://www.mykhel.com/cricket/players/venkatesh-iyer-ipl-p13642/
    Supports: Indian cricketer profile, domestic and IPL team information, IPL debut and role.
  5. Kolkata Knight Riders — https://www.kkr.in/players/venkatesh-iyer-profile-65430
    Supports: KKR player profile and biographical information.
  6. India Today — https://www.indiatoday.in/live-score/cricket/venkatesh-iyer-profile-65430
    Supports: Career summary, domestic and international teams, and basic career statistics.