The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 has reached its final stages, with one batsman standing out for his exceptional form. This player has consistently delivered impressive performances in every match, including a notable triple century for Team India. The player in question is Karun Nair, whose outstanding form has sparked discussions about his potential selection for Team India.
Karun Nair’s Impressive Batting Record
Karun Nair, a talented batsman from the Vidarbha cricket team, has accumulated an impressive 664 runs in 6 innings during the Vijay Hazare Trophy. His achievements include five centuries, with an average of 664. In a recent match against Rajasthan, he scored 122 runs on 82 balls, marking his fourth consecutive century in List A cricket. This remarkable feat has earned him a notable record in the cricket world.
Karun Nair’s fourth consecutive century in List-A cricket has secured him a joint second position, alongside Kumar Sangakkara, Devdutt Padikkal, and Alviro Pietersen, in terms of consecutive centuries in this format. The record for the most consecutive centuries is held by N Jagadeesan of Tamil Nadu, who achieved five consecutive centuries.
Vidarbha Reaches the Semi-Finals
Batting at number three for Vidarbha against Rajasthan in the quarter-finals of the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy, Karun Nair led his team in chasing a target of 292 runs. His aggressive innings of 122 runs off 82 balls, featuring 13 fours and five sixes, helped Vidarbha secure a nine-wicket victory and a spot in the semi-finals. Throughout the tournament, he has delivered impressive innings, including 122*, 112, 111*, 122*, 163*, and 44* runs.