Karun Nair is an Indian batter who plays for the Karnataka cricket team. He recently scored a century against Kerala, becoming only the sixth Karnataka player to cross 9,000 runs in first-class cricket.

What did Karun Nair achieve in his recent match?

Karun Nair scored a century (100 runs off 161 balls) against Kerala on November 1, 2025. This was his second century of the season, and it also saw him cross the 9,000-run mark in first-class cricket, a feat achieved by only six Karnataka batters.

How does Karun Nair's recent performance compare to his earlier form?

Nair was part of the Indian Test team that played a series against England earlier this year, where he scored 205 runs in eight innings. However, he was later dropped from the Indian team for the recent two-match Test series against the West Indies. His century against Kerala is seen as a reminder of his capabilities and a bid to regain his place in the national team.

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Karnataka Batter Karun Nair Scores Ton, Crosses 9,000 First-Class Runs

1 Nov, 2025

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Summary

Karun Nair scores century against Kerala
Nair's second ton of the season, after 174 against Goa
Nair becomes 6th Karnataka batter to cross 9,000 first-class runs

Karnataka Batter Karun Nair Scores Ton, Crosses 9,000 First-Class Runs

In a timely performance, Indian batter Karun Nair scored a century against Kerala on November 1, 2025, just two weeks before the first Test against South Africa. Nair's 161-ball 100, which included 10 boundaries and 2 sixes, was his second century of the season, having scored an unbeaten 174 against Goa earlier.

The knock was a reminder of Nair's capabilities, as he had been dropped from the recent two-match Test series against the West Indies. With this century, Nair also went past 9,000 runs in first-class cricket, becoming only the sixth Karnataka batter to achieve the feat. The elite list includes Indian legends like Rahul Dravid, G.R. Vishwanath, and Robin Uthappa.