Iyer's brilliant form was on full display in Mumbai's crucial Elite Group C match against Odisha, where his century came off just 101 balls, a testament to his quick-fire approach and consistent execution. This remarkable knock was the 15th First-Class century of his career, and it included a dazzling array of 14 boundaries and two sixes, showcasing his aggressive style of play. The knocks come at a time when he has been ignored for selection for South Africa T20 series followed by the Border Gavaskar Trophy against Australia. The batter, however, can focus on his Ranji team now as Mumbai's hopes of securing a spot in the knockout stage heavily relied on a win in this match, and Iyer's form proved to be the backbone of the team's response. After missing the previous game against Tripura to recover from a shoulder injury, Iyer's return to the lineup strengthened Mumbai's batting lineup.

His first century of the season, a commanding 142 against Maharashtra, had already set the stage, and this new innings has further cemented his return to top form. The match against Odisha had its fair share of drama, with Mumbai initially getting off to a solid start courtesy of Angkrish Raghuvanshi, who was batting confidently before falling eight runs short of a maiden century. His dismissal was part of a mini-collapse as Mumbai also lost their captain Ajinkya Rahane for a duck. At this juncture, Iyer stepped in and took control, anchoring the innings with precision and flare, leading Mumbai's fightback. Shreyas Iyer's performance is crucial not just for Mumbai's aspirations in this Ranji season but also for his personal comeback story after being sidelined from the Indian Test squad since January. His recent displays have underlined his resilience and ability to play under pressure, something that will surely catch the attention of selectors as the national team looks for its next middle-order options.