Vidarbha's Karun Nair sets a new record for the most runs in a row without being dismissed in a match during the Vijay Hazare Trophy tournament. The right-handed batter smashed an unbeaten 542 runs before finally being dismissed for 112 against Uttar Pradesh. This breaks the previous List A record for most consecutive runs scored.
Karun Nair Shatters Unbeaten Runs Record in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Indian cricketer Karun Nair has etched his name into the record books after setting a new record for the most runs scored in a row without being dismissed in a List A match. Nair, batting for his state team Vidarbha, amassed an astonishing 542 runs before being finally dismissed for 112 against Uttar Pradesh in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
Background
List A cricket is a one-day format of the game, with each team batting for a maximum of 50 overs. The previous record for the most consecutive runs scored without dismissal in a List A match was held by England's Alastair Cook, who scored 408 runs in 2009.
Nair's Incredible Run
Nair's record-breaking run began in the quarterfinal of the Vijay Hazare Trophy against Chhattisgarh, where he scored an unbeaten 85. He followed that up with another half-century (56*) in the semi-final against Delhi.
In the final against Uttar Pradesh, Nair went berserk, smashing an unbeaten 303 runs off just 250 balls to guide Vidarbha to a comfortable victory. He hit 42 fours and 10 sixes during his marathon knock.
Previous Record-Holders
Before Nair, the record for the most consecutive runs scored without dismissal in a List A match was held by several players, including:
Top 5 FAQs
Q1: How many matches did Nair play in a row without being dismissed? A1: 4 matches
Q2: What is the highest individual score by Nair in this record-breaking run? A2: 303 runs
Q3: Which team did Nair play for when he set the record? A3: Vidarbha
Q4: What is the Vijay Hazare Trophy? A4: It is a one-day cricket tournament in India, played by various state teams.
Q5: Who is the current holder of the record for the most consecutive runs scored without dismissal in a Test match? A5: Brendon McCullum (New Zealand) - 302 runs in 2014
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