Vidarbha captain Karun Nair has made history in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25. The right-handed batter has the most amount of runs without being dismissed in List A cricket after scoring four consecutive centuries in India's premier domestic 50-over competition. Nair's unbeaten knock of 112 in their match against Jammu & Kashmir kicked off his remarkable streak, followed by scores of 44, 163*, 111*, and 112 against Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh, respectively. At the top of Group D with 20 points and a net run-rate of +1.433, Nair and Vidarbha are dominating the tournament.
Karun Nair, the captain of the Vidarbha team, has created history in the ongoing 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy. The right-handed batter has achieved the distinction of scoring the most runs without being dismissed in List A cricket.
Background:
The Vijay Hazare Trophy is India's premier domestic 50-over competition, featuring the best players from across the country. It was established in 1984-85 and named after the renowned Indian cricketer Vijay Hazare.
Nair's Record-Breaking Streak:
Nair's remarkable streak began with an unbeaten 112 in Vidarbha's match against Jammu & Kashmir. He followed this up with scores of 44, 163*, 111*, and 112 against Chandigarh, Tamil Nadu, and Uttar Pradesh, respectively.
Dominance in Group D:
With these four consecutive centuries, Nair has helped Vidarbha establish a commanding position at the top of Group D. The team has accumulated 20 points and boasts a net run-rate of +1.433.
Top 5 FAQs and Answers:
1. What is List A cricket?
List A cricket is a form of limited-overs cricket where teams play a maximum of 50 overs per innings. It is one level below international One Day International (ODI) cricket.
2. Who holds the previous record for most runs without dismissal in List A cricket?
Prior to Nair's achievement, the record was held by Jimmy Hansra of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), who scored 326 runs without being dismissed in the 2018-19 season of the Emirates Cricket Board Naker Emirati Twenty20 Cup.
3. How many centuries has Nair scored in the 2024-25 Vijay Hazare Trophy?
Four. Nair has scored four consecutive centuries, making him the first player in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy to achieve this feat.
4. Which team is Karun Nair captaining?
Vidarbha
5. What is the current position of Vidarbha in Group D of the Vijay Hazare Trophy?
Vidarbha is currently at the top of Group D with 20 points and a net run-rate of +1.433.
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