Ranji Trophy: Karun Nair's century rescues Vidarbha against Tamil Nadu
What's the story
Seasoned Vidarbha batsman Karun Nair produced a stellar performance in the quarter-finals of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy against Tamil Nadu.
The match was played at VCA Stadium, Civil Lines in Nagpur.
Nair's century came off 171 deliveries and included 14 fours and one six.
Vidarbha, who were 44/3 at one stage, finished the day on 264/6 in 89 overs. Nair is unbeaten on 100 with Harsh Dubey (19*) providing company.
Match rescue
Nair steers Vidarbha out of trouble in Ranji Trophy
In the ongoing Ranji Trophy match, Nair walked in when Vidarbha was reeling at 44/3.
He stitched a vital partnership with Danish Malewar for the fourth wicket, adding 98 runs.
Later, he joined hands with captain Akshay Wadkar for a 64-run stand for the sixth wicket.
This tactical partnership helped Vidarbha sail out of troubled waters and stabilize their innings.
Nair was at the heart of things as he held his fort and batted with a sense of calmness.
Stats
22nd FC ton for Nair, third in Ranji 2024/25
This was Nair's third century in the ongoing Ranji season. In 7 matches (11 innings), Nair owns 540 runs at 54. In addition to three tons, he has slammed a fifty.
As per ESPNcricinfo, Nair has raced to 7,888 runs in First-Class cricket. He is featuring in his 112th match (178 innings).
His average is close to 50. This was his 22nd FC ton. He also owns 36 fifties.
Consistent performance
Nair's impressive form in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Nair has been in phenomenal touch this season. In the Vijay Hazare Trophy, a List A tournament, he scored five centuries and piled up 752 runs.
This is the most runs scored by any batter in a single edition of the tournament.
Nair also registered a new List A record by scoring 542 runs without getting out.