'Venkatesh Iyer is Indian version of Chris Gayle' - Twitter reacts as Venkatesh Iyer scores first ton for KKR in almost 15 years

Venkatesh Iyer became the second KKR player to smash a century in IPL history. Brendon McCullum registered the first one in 2008.

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Venkatesh Iyer. (Photo Source: Jio Cinema)

Flamboyant batter Venkatesh Iyer was massively criticised for having a rough time in IPL 2022. Many questioned Kolkata Knight Riders’ motive behind retaining him ahead of Shubman Gill, and most importantly, the all-rounder was never considered for the Indian team again. However, in the new season, Iyer is back at his very best, hitting a blistering century against Mumbai Indians at the iconic Wankhede Stadium.

Notably, the Southpaw hurt his knee at one point and was in excruciating pain. However, he took a painkiller and continued to bat and eventually smashed his maiden century in the history of the tournament. The Mumbai bowlers looked clueless as the Indore-born cricketer registered his century in just 49 deliveries.

The 28-year-old hit nine sixes and six boundaries in the process and played a crucial role for the two-time champions. In the initial overs, when others struggled to get going, Iyer took the responsibility to deliver. Opener Narayan Jagadeesan failed to open his tally, while Afghanistan stumper-batter Rahmanullah Gurbaz managed to score only eight runs off 12 deliveries.

Nitish Rana, who was in brilliant form in the last game, lost his wicket to Hrithik Shokeen, and things were not looking good for the Knight Riders. However, Iyer maintained his calm on a sunny day and managed to give KKR a good start in Mumbai, where they don’t hold a good record.

On the other hand, Shardul Thakur was surprisingly promoted in the order ahead of Rinku Singh and Andre Russell. He was close to getting out on the first ball he faced, but unfortunately, keeper Ishan Kishan failed to collect the ball as Thakur was way ahead of his crease. Eventually, he failed to get going as he managed to score only 13 runs off 11 deliveries.

Nevertheless, Venkatesh Iyer continued his destruction and gave KKR a perfect stage to register a par total on board. His form will definitely boost his confidence, as KKR will be eager to register their third win in the ongoing season.

Here's how Twitter reacted:

xplosssive
Amrit@xplosssive
Venkatesh Iyer this season
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04:28 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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BeingBabu_
Babu :)@BeingBabu_
Venkatesh IYER 🔥
04:25 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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entSureshK
Suresh K. Solanki 🇮🇳@entSureshK
Venkatesh Iyer made the day!
04:25 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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KRxtra
KnightRidersXtra@KRxtra
23-ball fifty for Venkatesh Iyer.
04:25 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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cryptoavii
Crypto Avii👽@cryptoavii
Venkatesh Iyer is on fire.
04:17 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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iemSRKian
dilseᴷⁿⁱᵍʰᵗᴿⁱᵈᵉʳ@iemSRKian
Shot venkatesh Iyer #KKR
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03:49 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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SirOggyBilla
Oggy 💙@SirOggyBilla
Venkatesh Iyer Is Indian Version Of Chris Gayle 🔥 #MIvsKKR
03:48 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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SushantNMehta
Sushant Mehtaverified@SushantNMehta
Venkatesh Iyer >>
04:34 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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AntiFinancial_
Anti-Financial Influencer@AntiFinancial_
Venkatesh Iyer playing a gem here.
04:34 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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Thurlapatisiva1
.ⱽᵃˢᵗʰᵘⁿⁿᵃ@Thurlapatisiva1
Venkatesh Iyer is unstoppable..🔥🔥
04:33 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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Hamzaay_
حمزہ@Hamzaay_
Venkatesh Iyer is Some Player ♥️ #MIvsKKR
04:35 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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ImYashRathod
𝐘𝐚𝐬𝐡™🌠@ImYashRathod
Venkatesh Iyer One man show 💥👌 #MIvKKR
04:35 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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irfan_17_
KI@irfan_17_
#MIvsKKR Venkatesh Iyer is batting well on the bouncers and on the pads.. but bowlers keep on bowling there. Especially Meredith and Duan Jansen. Do they even learn!!! #MumbaiIndians
04:50 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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masum_twt
Masum@masum_twt
"All boundaries till 11th over have been hit by Iyer" Never witnessed something like this. #VenkateshIyer #MIvKKR #IPL2023
04:50 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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vaccuumandtime
Charlie 🇮🇳@vaccuumandtime
Some hitting from Venkatesh Iyer this #KKR
04:51 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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vlp1994
Vinesh Prabhu@vlp1994
A Venkatesh Iyer masterclass is the last thing I expected today
04:51 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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theonelaststep
the one last step 👣@theonelaststep
virat kohli and kl rahul should learn from venkatesh iyer.. how to play as top order batsmen. #MIvKKR
04:50 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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ishantropy
ishan@ishantropy
Venkatesh Iyer has almost mastered hitting slower bowls. He is middling all the slower balls. #MIvKKR
04:50 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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gauravpxt
Gaurav🇮🇳@gauravpxt
First ever century for Kolkata knight riders Last 14 years . Venkatesh Iyer 💥 #TATAIPL2023 #MIvsKKR
04:55 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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Kshitij070
Kshitij Ojha@Kshitij070
What did I say about Venkatesh Iyer all this time? What...Have been saying this for a while. He's a better player than what seems like. #MIvKKR #IPL2023 #Venky
04:55 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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faizan_sfh
SyEd FaIzAN HuSsAiNi@faizan_sfh
Finally a KKR player Scored a Century in the IPL after 2009 Tq Venkatesh Iyer for Ending this horrible streak #KKR #KKRvsMI #MIvsKKR #IPL23
04:55 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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snehithreddy45
Snehith reddie@snehithreddy45
Arey yaar why these bowlers are bowling short to venkatesh Iyer🤦
04:57 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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yellowbeard17
Dapper@yellowbeard17
Venkatesh iyer superb innings
05:00 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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Dheerajsingh_
Dheeraj Singhverified@Dheerajsingh_
The best thing about Venkatesh Iyer, once he starts hitting for boundaries either its powerplay or middle overs, he starts dominating...ideal T20 approach #CricketTwitter #MIvsKKR
05:01 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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8xHemanth
8x Hemanth@8xHemanth
05:02 PM · Apr 16, 2023
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