Karun Nair Stats



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“Dear cricket, give me one more chance.” Quoted by a player who scored 303 not out in his very third Test appearance for the Indian Cricket Team. Karun Nair, who got into the limelight for his exceptional triple century against England, however, soon disappeared like a nail in the dust. 

After proving his mettle in the domestic circuit, especially, Ranji Trophy, he gradually moved up the ranks and made his international debut for India in 2016.

Despite getting dropped from the team, Karun continued to excel in domestic cricket and repeatedly knocked on the selectors' doors. 

Here’s a detailed look at Karun Nair’s stats across international and domestic cricket.

Karun Nair Career Stats

Karun Nair has played 6 Tests and 2 ODIs for India in his brief international career. In those few Tests, he scored 374 runs and mustered 46 runs in a couple of ODIs. However, Nair’s domestic career is noteworthy. He played 109 first-class games and 107 List-A games. In both formats combined, he amassed over 10,000 runs. 

Recently, thanks to his exceptional form in red ball format, Nair featured in India tour to England, marking his Test comeback after 9 years. 

Stats
Test
ODI
T20
IPL
Matches 62-84
Runs37446-1694
HS 303*39-89
SR73.9252.28-131.73
50---11
1001---
2001---

Karun Nair IPL Stats

Karun Nair IPL Stats [Source: @Manojy9812/X.com]Karun Nair IPL Stats [Source: @Manojy9812/X.com]

Category
Stats
Matches 84
Runs1694
HS 89
SR131.73
5011
100-
200-

Karun Nair ODI Stats

Category
Stats
Matches 2
Runs46
HS 39
SR52.28
50-
100-
200-

Karun Nair Test Stats

Karun Nair’s Test Stats [Source: @Hotstarusa/X.com]Karun Nair’s Test Stats [Source: @Hotstarusa/X.com]

Category
Stats
Matches 6
Runs374
HS 303*
SR73.92
50-
1001
2001

FAQs - Karun Nair Stats

Q.1 What is the record of Karun Nair?

Answer: Karun Nair holds the record of becoming the quickest player to hit a Test triple hundred. He hit 303* against England in the Chennai Test in 2015 to become the only second Indian after Virender Sehwag to score a triple century in Tests.

Q.2 Which team is Karun Nair in IPL?

Answer: Karun Nair was picked by Delhi Capitals (DC) for INR 50 lakh during the IPL 2025 mega auction. He previously played for four franchises, including Delhi from 2016-2017.

Q.3 When did Karun Nair hit 300?

Answer: Karun Nair hit 303* in 2016 against England in the fifth Test of the series held at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. He slammed his maiden Test ton and converted into a triple century to script several records.

Q.4 Why is Karun Nair playing for Vidarbha?

Answer: Karun Nair quit Karnataka after 11 years to join the Vidarbha state team from the 2023 domestic season. He wanted better opportunities and a fresh start after spending over a decade with Karnataka.

Q.5 What type of bowler is Karun Nair?

Answer: Karun Nair is predominantly a top-order batter. However, he occasionally bowls right arm off break.