Shreyas Iyer has played two verified men's internationals at Wellington's Hnry Stadium, both T20Is against New Zealand. He scored 1 off 7 in the 31 January 2020 tie at the then-named Westpac Stadium, then made 5 off 10 in India's six-wicket win on 27 October 2026. That gives him 6 runs from 2 innings at the ground, with one catch. The complete venue filter returns no ODI or Test row for Iyer, so those formats should not be presented as zeroes without qualification (Statsguru venue innings, retrieved 4 November 2026).
This page keeps three useful comparisons separate: Iyer's overall international career, his career against New Zealand, and his record at Hnry Stadium. For the wider Wellington match context, see the Hnry Stadium ground guide and the current second-ODI timing and venue article. All figures below are checked through 4 November 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Iyer's verified Hnry record is 6 runs from two T20I innings at a strike rate of 35.29, with one catch.
- His best overall international returns are in ODIs: 3,151 runs in 83 matches at a source-reported average of 45.01.
- Against New Zealand, his strongest aggregate is in Tests by average (50.50) and in ODIs by volume (686 runs at 52.76).
- The 2020 Wellington match was officially a tie followed by India's one-over-eliminator win; it was not an ordinary chase victory.
What is Shreyas Iyer's record at Hnry Stadium?
The answer is a small, fully identifiable T20I sample. Statsguru's records ground ID 1166 is labelled Hnry Stadium, Wellington and maps to Cricinfo ground ID 58899. Its filtered batting summary contains exactly two matches and two innings: 6 runs, no not-outs, a highest score of 5, an average of 3.00 and a strike rate of 35.29. The same venue filter records one catch (Statsguru Hnry aggregate, retrieved 4 November 2026; Statsguru Hnry fielding, retrieved 4 November 2026).
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not outs | Runs | Highest | Average | Balls | Strike rate | 100s | 50s | Catches |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | No verified row | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| ODI | No verified row | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| T20I | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 3.00 | 17 | 35.29 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
The two scores should be read as match evidence, not as a trend claim. In a 2020 tie, Iyer's 1 off 7 was followed by a catch in the New Zealand innings. In 2026, he was India's captain and made 5 off 10 in a chase completed with 40 balls left. In both innings he was dismissed, and in neither match did he bowl. The venue batting aggregate is therefore reproducible as 1 + 5 runs and 7 + 10 balls, while the bowling cells are not applicable rather than zero.
Complete Shreyas Iyer Hnry Stadium match list
| Date | Format | Opponent | Match result | Iyer batting | Bowling | Fielding | Scorecard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jan 2020 | T20I | New Zealand | Match tied; India won the one-over eliminator | 1 (7), caught | Did not bowl | 1 catch | Full scorecard |
| 27 Oct 2026 | T20I | New Zealand | India won by 6 wickets with 40 balls remaining | 5 (10), caught | Did not bowl | No catch | Full scorecard |
31 January 2020: a tie, then an eliminator
The older match was the fourth T20I of India's 2019-20 tour. The scorecard lists the ground as Westpac Stadium, Wellington, one of Hnry Stadium's former names. India made 165/8 and New Zealand also made 165/7. Iyer batted at No. 4, made 1 off 7 and was caught by Tim Seifert off Ish Sodhi. Later, he caught Ross Taylor off Shardul Thakur. The official result was “Match tied (India won the one-over eliminator)” (Cricinfo 2020 scorecard; ESPN report).
That distinction matters when comparing team results with individual records. India won the contest under the official tie-break procedure, but Iyer's batting row remains a one-run dismissal. The match also supplies the venue's only verified Iyer catch in the filtered fielding data.
27 October 2026: five runs in India's rapid chase
The third T20I of the 2026 New Zealand series was played at Hnry Stadium. New Zealand posted 198/3, but India reached 199/4 in 13.2 overs. Iyer, listed as captain, came in at No. 4 and was caught by Glenn Phillips off Mitchell Santner for 5 from 10 balls. The original scorecard records India's six-wicket win with 40 balls remaining (Cricinfo 2026 scorecard). Sky Sports independently lists the same Wellington match, result and Iyer score (Sky Sports scorecard).
The match is part of the cutoff-era record, but it does not change the interpretation of the venue sample: two completed T20I innings, six runs, and no verified ODI or Test entry. The existing Shreyas Iyer Eden Park article covers a different New Zealand venue and should not be merged into this Wellington table.
Shreyas Iyer's overall international career statistics
The current format-specific Statsguru queries include the 2026 matches through the cutoff. They show that Iyer's international record is much broader than his Hnry sample, especially in ODIs.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not outs | Runs | Highest | Average | Balls faced | Strike rate | 100s | 50s | Bowling: innings / overs / runs / wickets / economy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 14 | 24 | 2 | 811 | 105 | 36.86 | 1,287 | 63.01 | 1 | 5 | 1 / 1.0 / 2 / 0 / 2.00 |
| ODI | 83 | 77 | 7 | 3,151 | 128* | 45.01 | 3,218 | 97.91 | 5 | 24 | 5 / 6.1 / 39 / 0 / 6.32 |
| T20I | 77 | 73 | 15 | 1,820 | 102* | 31.37 | 1,281 | 142.07 | 1 | 11 | 1 / 0.2 / 2 / 0 / 6.00 |
Iyer's 3,151 ODI runs stand apart by both volume and consistency. The bowling columns are included for completeness, but they describe a part-time option with no international wicket in these records. The scorecard notation “6.1 overs” means 37 legal balls, not 6.1 decimal overs. Some profile pages still display earlier 82-ODI and 75-T20I totals; the table above uses the current full-career Statsguru queries, which include the 4 November ODI and the 1 November T20I before the cutoff (Statsguru ODI career; Statsguru T20I career).
How does Iyer perform against New Zealand?
The opponent split is separate from the Wellington split. Iyer has played New Zealand in all three international formats, but the sample sizes and results differ sharply from his Hnry record.
| Format | Matches | Innings | Not outs | Runs | Highest | Average | Balls | Strike rate | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 2 | 4 | 0 | 202 | 105 | 50.50 | 345 | 58.55 | 1 | 1 |
| ODI | 14 | 13 | 0 | 686 | 105 | 52.76 | 708 | 96.89 | 2 | 4 |
| T20I | 18 | 16 | 2 | 351 | 58* | 25.07 | 264 | 132.95 | 0 | 2 |
The ODI split is the strongest large-sample comparison: 686 runs at 52.76, including two centuries. His Test average is higher at 50.50, but it comes from four innings. T20Is tell a different story. Iyer has faced New Zealand 18 times and scored quickly at a 132.95 strike rate, yet his average is 25.07 because two innings were not outs and the remaining dismissals have produced fewer runs. The Shubman Gill Hnry Stadium page offers a separate player comparison without combining anyone else's numbers into Iyer's record.
The latest cutoff evidence also needs careful handling. Iyer made 50 off 23 in the 1 November 2026 Hamilton T20I and 15 off 13 in the 4 November Auckland ODI, but neither match was at Hnry Stadium. They belong in current career and New Zealand totals, not in the venue table (Hamilton scorecard; Auckland ODI scorecard).
Hnry Stadium identity and what the record does not show
Cricinfo lists Hnry Stadium as established in 1999, with a grass pitch, a stated capacity of 33,500 and Wellington as its home team. The same venue page records the former names WestpacTrust Stadium, Westpac Stadium and Sky Stadium, and describes the multi-purpose ground's location about 1,000 metres north of Wellington's central business district (Cricinfo ground overview). The 2020 scorecard's “Westpac Stadium” and the 2026 scorecard's “Hnry Stadium” are therefore venue-name variants, not two grounds.
For this player, the evidence does not support an ODI or Test performance table at the stadium. Statsguru's complete ground filter returns no row in either format. That is the correct reason to show “no verified row” rather than an invented zero. It also confirms that the two T20I rows are the complete supported venue appearance set through the cutoff, including the pre-2026 match from 2020.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many times has Shreyas Iyer played at Hnry Stadium?
He has two verified men's international appearances there, both T20Is against New Zealand: 31 January 2020 and 27 October 2026. Statsguru's Hnry/Wellington filter returns two matches and two batting innings.
How many runs has Iyer scored at Hnry Stadium?
He has scored 6 runs from 17 balls in two innings, with a highest score of 5, an average of 3.00 and a strike rate of 35.29. Both innings ended in dismissals.
Did Shreyas Iyer score a fifty at Hnry Stadium?
No. His two scores are 1 off 7 and 5 off 10, so he has no fifty or hundred at the venue.
What is Iyer's ODI record against New Zealand?
The complete Statsguru opponent split lists 686 runs from 14 ODIs and 13 innings, with no not-outs, a highest score of 105, an average of 52.76, a strike rate of 96.89, two hundreds and four fifties.
What was the 2020 Wellington result?
India and New Zealand both scored 165 in the scheduled match. It was officially a tie, and India won the one-over eliminator. Iyer made 1 off 7 and took one catch.
Did Iyer bowl at Hnry Stadium?
No bowling entry is recorded in either of the two verified venue scorecards. That means bowling figures are not applicable for this venue sample; they should not be displayed as zero overs or zero wickets without that qualification.
Where can I check the methodology and editorial standards?
The CricWin24 editorial policy explains sourcing and corrections. For another New Zealand venue, see the Shreyas Iyer Eden Park records page; its Auckland figures should not be blended with this Wellington record.
Sources
- ESPNcricinfo Shreyas Iyer profile
- Statsguru Test career batting
- Statsguru ODI career batting
- Statsguru T20I career batting
- Statsguru Test record versus New Zealand
- Statsguru ODI record versus New Zealand
- Statsguru T20I record versus New Zealand
- Statsguru Hnry venue innings
- Cricinfo Hnry Stadium overview
- 31 January 2020 Wellington T20I scorecard
- 27 October 2026 Wellington T20I scorecard
- 4 November 2026 Auckland ODI scorecard
- 1 November 2026 Hamilton T20I scorecard
- CricWin24 editorial policy
