In the 6th round Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25Vidarbhino Karun Nair gave a masterful performance against Uttar Pradeshscoring an unbeaten century that led his team to a landmark victory. The Group D clash witnessed Nair set a unique milestone in List A cricket, etching his name into the record books with an exceptional batting display.
They broke the 13-year-old record
Nair played as captain, scoring 112 runs against Uttar Pradesh, leading Vidarbha to another convincing win in the tournament. His batting, characterized by elegant strokeplay and tactical acumen, was instrumental in the team’s success.
Nair’s innings took him to an impressive tally of 542 runs in just six matches, with a personal best of 163 just shy of him. Chandigarh. The Vidarbha skipper has scored four centuries in the tournament so far, making him the second highest scorer of the season so far after Mayank Agarwal. During the defeat against Uttar Pradesh, when he was in the 80s, Nair achieved the remarkable feat of becoming the highest run-scorer in List A cricket without being dismissed, surpassing the New Zealander James Franklinwho held the record with 512 runs since 2010.
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Vidarbha: Group D leaders with unbeaten streak
Under Nair’s leadership, Vidarbha have been the dominant force in Group D, sitting comfortably at the top of the table without a single defeat. Of the 38 teams competing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Vidarbha are one of only two unbeaten sides, alongside the Group A leaders Gujarat. Vidarbha’s consistent performances, including a convincing 10-wicket win over Mizoram in their previous game, they made them strong contenders for the title.
Nair’s incredible run in the tournament not only took Vidarbha to the top but also established him as one of the best players in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
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