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Venkatesh Iyer has completed 1,500 runs in the Indian Premier League. He reached this milestone while playing for Royal Challengers Bengaluru against Gujarat Titans in IPL 2026.

Iyer scored a modest 12 runs off 15 balls. He came to bat at number 9 when RCB was struggling at 126/7. During his innings, he formed a crucial partnership with Bhuvneshwar Kumar, adding 29 runs off 30 balls.

Iyer made his IPL debut in 2021 for Kolkata Knight Riders. In that season, he scored 370 runs from just 10 games. His performance caught the attention of RCB, which signed him for ₹7 crore after KKR parted ways with him.

In the ongoing season, Iyer has continued to show his potential. He has accumulated 404 runs from 14 matches at an impressive strike rate of 145.84. Known for his power-packed knocks in T20 cricket, he has become a valuable player in the league.

Fans and analysts are eager to see how Iyer will perform in upcoming matches. His ability to contribute under pressure will be crucial as RCB aims for success in this season’s tournament.