Karun Nair slams his 4th century in VHT 2024/25: Stats
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Veteran batter Karun Nair was once again amongst the runs for Vidarbha in the 2024/25 Vijay Hazare Trophy.
The veteran batter slammed 112 runs versus Uttar Pradesh at Vizzy Stadium, Vizianagaram on Thursday.
UP posted 307/8 in their 50 overs. In response, Vidarbha scored 313/2 in 47.2 overs. Besides Nair's 112, Yash Rathod slammed an unbeaten 138.
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A 228-run stand between Rathod and Nair
Dhruv Shorey (38) and Rathod added 63 runs for the first wicket. Nair, who came to bat at number three, added 228 runs for the second wicket alongside Rathod to keep Vidarbha ahead of UP. Nair was dismissed by Atal Rai.
Campaign
3rd successive century in ongoing VHT campaign
Nair made his 5th appearance in the ongoing 2024/25 campaign for Vidarbha.
He started with a knock of 112* versus Jammu & Kashmir. Thereafter, he hit an unbeaten 44 versus Chhattisgarh.
The right-handed batter floored Chandigarh with a serious 163*.
He then managed an unbeaten 111 against Tamil Nadu. And now, this was his 3rd successive ton and a fourth this season.
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Nair races to 542 runs in ongoing season
Nair's 112 was laced with 11 fours and two sixes. In five matches this season, Nair owns 542 runs with the help of four centuries. Four of his 5 innings have seen him remain unbeaten.
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7th century in List A cricket for Nair
The 33-year-old Nair, has raced to 2,891 runs at 37-plus. As per ESPNcricinfo, this was his 7th century in List A cricket. He also owns 13 fifties.
Record
Nair creates new record in List A cricket
Nair set a new record of 542 runs without being dismissed. He was finally out after amassing his 542nd run.
He went past former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin, who managed a streak of 527 runs without getting out back in 2010.
Netherlands' Joshua van Heerden (512) and Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman (455) and Taufeeq Umar (422) are next.