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Massive Loss Mars Shreyas Iyer's ODI Captaincy Debut
Summary
- India suffered a 244-run defeat in Iyer's first ODI captaincy match.
- Iyer became the third Indian captain to lose first ODI and T20I matches.
- Iyer recorded a duck in his first ODI as captain, a first for India.
Shreyas Iyer's first ODI as India captain ended in a massive 244-run defeat. Discover how this mirrors past captains and Iyer's unique record.
Shreyas Iyer's first match as India's ODI captain on November 13, 2026, resulted in a significant 244-run loss to New Zealand in Mount Maunganui. New Zealand posted a commanding 333, with opener Will Young scoring 125. India was bowled out for just 89 in response.
This defeat marks Iyer as the third Indian captain to lose both his first ODI and first T20I as captain. Previously, Virat Kohli and Shubman Gill experienced similar outcomes. Iyer's personal debut was further marred by scoring a duck, a first for any Indian skipper in their ODI captaincy debut.
Kohli's captaincy debut saw a 161-run loss to Sri Lanka on July 2, 2013, and a T20I loss to England on January 26, 2017. Shubman Gill also lost his first T20I against Zimbabwe on July 6, 2024, and his first ODI against Australia on October 19, 2025.
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