In round 6 Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25Vidarbha’s Karen Nair perform well uttar pradeshscored an unbeaten century and led his team to a major victory. The Group D match saw Nair achieve a unique milestone in Group A cricket as he etched his name in the history books with a brilliant batting performance.
Breaking the 13-year-old record
Nair played a captain’s role against Uttar Pradesh and scored 112 runs to lead Vidarbha to another overwhelming victory in the tournament. His batting, characterized by graceful strokes and tactical acumen, was crucial to the team’s success.
Nair’s innings took him to an impressive 542 runs in just six games, with a personal best of 163 Chandigarh. The Vidarbha skipper has scored four centuries in the tournament so far, making him the second-highest run-scorer so far this season after Mayank Agarwal. In the 1980s against Uttar Pradesh, Nair achieved the amazing feat of becoming the player with the most runs without elimination in Group A cricket, surpassing New Zealand’s james franklinHe holds the record with 512 runs since 2010.
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Vidarbha: Leader of Group D with unbeaten record
Under Nair’s leadership, Vidarbha has been the dominant force in Group D, sitting comfortably at the top of the table without a single defeat. Vidarbha are one of only two unbeaten teams among the 38 teams participating in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, tied with the Group A leaders gujarat. Consistent performances from Vidarbha, including a 10-run win over the opposition Mizoram In the last game, they have become a strong contender for the championship.
Nair’s incredible performance in the tournament not only propelled Vidarbha to the top but also made him one of the outstanding players for the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024-25.