Looks like Karun Nair took the last dismissal seriously, as he returned the dismissal with a century in the ongoing Ranji Trophy Final 2025. Playing as skipper for Vidarbha, Nair scored a century while playing in the second innings at a score of 100 for 184 balls.
Playing in the first innings, the player got dismissed at a score of 86 by Rohan Kunnummal due to confusion and missing his century. Batting in the second innings, the player had the last dismissal in his mind and didn’t waste his form in the innings. When writing this, he continued to play unbeaten with a score of 109* off 224 deliveries and a strike rate of 48.66.
Karun has been in great form and is playing with great form for the whole of the season. He reached the milestone of 109, hitting a total of 8 fours and 2 sixes.
A new Record in making: Ranji Trophy Final
Karun Nair is making achievements and records for his first-class matches. Hitting the century in the 2nd innings of Day 4 of the ongoing Ranji Trophy Final, he now has a total of nine centuries for the 2024/25 season. With the ongoing Red Hot form, the player smashed his fourth century of the Ranji season. He reached his century with a single towards midwicket off off-spinner Jalal Saxena and celebrated calmly. He then raised nine fingers towards the dressing room, symbolizing his nine centuries this domestic season.
Karun Nair in Ranji Trophy Finals:
- 2013/14: 44, 20*
- 2014/15: 328 (Highest score by any batter)
- 2023/24: 0, 74
- 2024/25: 86, 109* off 224 (batting)
Century Celebration or Message to Selectors
India and Vidarbha batter Karun Nair marked his century in the Ranji Trophy final against Kerala with a subtle yet impactful celebration. However, the celebration has sparked conversation on the Internet, with many guessing that it was a message to Indian Selectors. His fierce form must be a regret for the champions trophy selectors who denied him any chance to prove.
With the England tour in the latter half of the year, he has also given another knock on the selectors’ doors by this performance.
The century was a testament to his hard work and perseverance, and his celebration reflected its significance. He raised both hands, signaling the number 9—representing his nine centuries this domestic season. Joined by his family, including mother wife, and possibly sister, the crowd gave him a standing ovation and erupted in applause
Ranji trophy Final: Live updates
A thrilling final showdown is between Kerala and Vidarbha in the Ranji Trophy Final. Batting first, Vidarbha posted a total of 379 runs with a score contribution from Danish Malewar and Karun Nair, who scored 153 and 86, respectively.
Kerala then responded with 342 runs, with all being knocked down in their first innings. On the fourth day, Vidarbha extended their lead to over 250 runs in the second innings with a massive score from Karun Nair.
