In the sixth round Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25,Vidarbha Karun Nair He gave an outstanding performance against Uttar Pradeshand scored an unbeaten century that led his team to a major victory. The Group D encounter saw Nair achieve a unique feat in List A cricket, etching his name in the record books with an exceptional batting display.
He surpassed the 13-year-old record
Playing a captaincy knock, Nair scored 112 runs against Uttar Pradesh, guiding Vidarbha to another solid win in the tournament. His batting, characterized by elegant stroke play and tactical acumen, was pivotal to 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 not out against him. Chandigarh. The Vidarbha skipper has scored four centuries in the tournament so far, making him the second highest run-scorer of the season so far after Mayank Agarwal. While batting against Uttar Pradesh, when he was in the 80s, Nair achieved a remarkable feat. He became the player with the most runs in List A cricket without being dismissed, surpassing New Zealand. James Franklinwho holds the record with 512 innings since 2010.
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Vidarbha: Unbeaten leaders of Group D
Under Nair, Vidarbha has been a dominant force in Group D, sitting comfortably at the top of the table without a single loss. Of the 38 teams competing in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Vidarbha is one of only two unbeaten teams, along with the Group A leaders. Gujarat. Vidarbha's consistent performances, including a 10-wicket win Mizoram In their previous match, it made them strong title contenders.
Nair's incredible run in the tournament has not only propelled Vidarbha to the top but also made him one of the standout players in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25.