Dynamic batsman Karun Nair, who was bought by Delhi Capitals (DC) during the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) auction for INR 50 lakhs, has been enjoying the form of his life.

Nair, who plied his trade for his state team, Vidarbha, in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT), made it a hat-trick of unbeaten centuries with his last win in today’s match against Uttar Pradesh. With his recent knock of 112, the 33-year-old broke the world record for most consecutive List A runs without being dismissed, surpassing New Zealander James Franklin’s tally (527) from 2010.

His scores in the last five innings were: 111*, 44*, 163*, 111* and 112*, making a total of 542 runs, setting a new record.

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Karun Nair defends a place in Delhi Capitals playing XI in IPL 2025 with his sublime form

Karun Nair has been in sublime form in the current domestic season and will definitely make the DC selectors think about a place in the playing XI.

Before the VHT, in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT), the right-hander amassed 255 runs at an average of 42.50 and a strike rate of 177.08. Also in the VHT he is the leading run scorer at the moment with 542 runs in five innings at a mind-blowing average of 542.

Earlier this year, during the Maharaja T20 Trophy held in August, Karun showed an exceptional performance by amassing 560 runs in 12 matches. His highest score was an unbeaten 124 and he achieved an outstanding average of 56.00 along with an impressive strike rate of 181.22.

Although his IPL career does not do justice to the vast talent he possesses, Nair will hope to continue this purple streak in a bid to revive his career in the cash-rich tournament.

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