Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh), Jan 3: Karun Nair on Friday rewrote the world record for most List A runs without being dismissed while guiding Vidarbha to an eight-wicket victory over Uttar Pradesh in a Group D match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy here. Karun went past the record set by former New Zealand all-rounder James Franklin in 2010 — 527 runs. Ayush Mhatre Breaks Yashasvi Jaiswal's World Record For Being Youngest List-A Cricket to Score 150+ Runs, Achieves Feat During Mumbai vs Nagaland Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25 Match.
The right-hander was eventually dismissed for 112 as his tally got stopped at 542 runs, setting a new mark. Other prominent names in the list are: Joshua van Heerden (512), Fakhar Zaman (455) and Taufeeq Umar (422).
Karun Nair Sets New Record
Karun Nair now has RECORD for most conesecutive List-A runs without being dismissed.
542 - KARUN NAIR in 2024-25
527 - James Franklin in 2010
512 - Joshua van Heerden in 2022
455 - Fakhar Zaman in 2018
422 - Taufeeq Umar in 2002
Karun Nair's scores
112*, 44*, 163*, 111*, 112 pic.twitter.com/XsdGbVhd9g
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) January 3, 2025
It was Karun's fourth hundred, third on the trot, in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, helping Vidarbha overhaul UP's 307 for eight in 47.2 overs. Vidarbha ended at 313 for two as Yash Rathod made an unbeaten 138 off 140 balls. They shared a massive 228-run stand for the second wicket.
Karun Nair Dismissed in His 5th Innings
Karun Nair is finally dismissed in his 5th innings of the #VijayHazareTrophy, falling for 112 off 110 balls.
542 runs in 480 balls, 4 centuries, 67 fours and 6 sixes between two List A dismissals. https://t.co/R6K4llbKj8
— Lalith Kalidas (@lal__kal) January 3, 2025
The victory also enabled Vidarbha to position themselves comfortably as the top team in Group D with 20 points from five games ahead of second placed Tamil Nadu (14) and UP (14), who are on third.
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