Karun Nair's unbeaten streak in the Vijay Hazare Trophy continued as he surpassed the world record for most runs without being dismissed, scoring a total of 542 runs. His unbeaten century and partnership with Yash Rathod helped Vidarbha defeat Uttar Pradesh by 8 wickets. With this win, Vidarbha is now comfortably at the top of Group D with 20 points.
Karun Nair Breaks World Record in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Indian batsman Karun Nair has etched his name into the record books by surpassing the world record for most runs scored without being dismissed in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The right-handed batsman amassed a staggering 542 runs across seven innings, breaking the previous record held by West Indian great Desmond Haynes.
Nair's remarkable streak began with an unbeaten century (129) against Andhra on February 23rd. He followed it up with another century (120*) against Himachal Pradesh and an unbeaten 115 against Goa. In the most recent match against Uttar Pradesh, Nair scored an unbeaten 133, helping Vidarbha seal an eight-wicket victory.
Nair's partnership with Yash Rathod proved crucial in Vidarbha's success. Rathod scored a half-century (52) in the match against Uttar Pradesh, providing valuable support to Nair. The duo put together an unbeaten partnership of 197 runs, chasing down the target with ease.
With his record-breaking performance, Nair has propelled Vidarbha to the top of Group D in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The team has now secured 20 points from seven matches and is in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages.
Top 5 FAQs About Karun Nair and the Vijay Hazare Trophy
1. Who is Karun Nair?
Karun Nair is a 30-year-old Indian cricketer who plays as a middle-order batsman. He made his international debut in 2016 and has represented India in Tests, ODIs, and T20Is.
2. What is the Vijay Hazare Trophy?
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is a domestic one-day cricket tournament in India. It is named after the former Indian cricketer Vijay Hazare and was first played in 1956-57.
3. What was the previous world record for most runs without being dismissed in the Vijay Hazare Trophy?
The previous world record was held by Desmond Haynes, who scored 495 runs without being dismissed for Barbados in 1991-92.
4. How did Vidarbha perform in the match against Uttar Pradesh?
Vidarbha defeated Uttar Pradesh by eight wickets in the Vijay Hazare Trophy match on February 28th. Nair and Rathod's unbeaten partnership of 197 runs helped the team chase down the target with ease.
5. Where does Vidarbha stand in the Vijay Hazare Trophy standings?
After seven matches, Vidarbha is at the top of Group D with 20 points. They are in a strong position to qualify for the knockout stages of the tournament.
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