Cricket is a game of skill, strategy and sometimes extraordinary luck. Indian captain Shreyas Iyer appears to be enjoying a remarkable run of fortune, particularly when it comes to the toss. The Indian cricketer has achieved an impressive milestone by winning tosses consistently, setting records that even some of the biggest names in international cricket could not match.

His recent performances in the T20 series against New Zealand have brought this unusual achievement into the spotlight.

Shreyas Iyer Wins Four Consecutive Tosses Against New Zealand

Shreyas Iyer has won the toss in all four T20 matches played so far in the ongoing series against New Zealand.

Winning four consecutive tosses is an impressive achievement, especially in a format where the toss can influence a team's decision to bat or field first.

India have also benefited from some of these decisions, with the team choosing to field first in the opening three matches.

World Record for Most Tosses Won in First 25 Matches

Iyer has also created a record for winning the highest number of tosses in a captain's first 25 T20 matches.

He has won 19 tosses out of his first 25 matches as captain. With this achievement, he has moved ahead of Darren Sammy and Salman Ali Agha, who had each won 17 tosses during their first 25 matches as captains.

This remarkable statistic has made Iyer one of the most fortunate captains when it comes to the coin toss.

Shreyas Iyer Surpasses MS Dhoni's Consecutive Toss Record

Another notable achievement belongs to Iyer's consecutive toss-winning streak.

He has won the toss in eight consecutive T20 matches, surpassing the previous record associated with former Indian captain MS Dhoni.

Dhoni had won seven consecutive tosses, but Iyer has now moved ahead with eight successive victories.

Has Winning the Toss Helped Team India?

Winning the toss does not guarantee victory, but it can provide an important advantage, particularly in T20 cricket.

Captains often consider pitch conditions, dew, weather and the possibility of chasing a target before making their decision.

In the ongoing series against New Zealand, India's decisions to field first in the opening three matches have worked in the team's favour, according to the available match updates.

While Iyer's toss-winning streak has certainly attracted attention, his biggest challenge will be converting these favourable starts into consistent victories.

For now, Shreyas Iyer's extraordinary run with the coin has added another interesting chapter to his captaincy journey.