Karun Nair scores 9th list A century for Karnataka
Karun Nair smashed his 9th List A century, leading Karnataka to an 8-wicket win over Kerala in the Vijay Hazare Trophy on December 26.
Chasing 285 runs in an Elite Group A clash, Nair’s unbeaten 130 off 130 balls anchored the innings. He forged a massive 223-run partnership for the second wicket with fellow centurion Devdutt Padikkal, dominating the Kerala bowlers. After Padikkal’s dismissal, Nair added a 50+ run stand with Smaran Ravichandran, guiding Karnataka to a comfortable victory, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.
“Padikkal set the tone, and I focused on building partnerships. It’s a great feeling to contribute to the team win,” said Nair.
Nair’s stats in context:
109 List A matches, 3,287 runs, 9 centuries, 14 fifties, average 41+ (ESPNcricinfo).
Vijay Hazare Trophy: 82 matches, 2,657 runs, average 50.13, 9 centuries, 9 fifties.
Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season: 602 runs in 5 games at an average of 100.33, with 2 centuries and 2 fifties.
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