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Batters With Most List A Runs Without Being Dismissed

Jatin∙ Updated: Jan 4 2025, 5:00 AM

Karun Nair has been in stunning form in List A cricket [Source: @RcbianOfficial/x.com]Karun Nair has been in stunning form in List A cricket [Source: @RcbianOfficial/x.com]

When it comes to batting brilliance, consistency and hunger for runs is something that never goes unnoticed. Scoring centuries is one thing, however, going on a streak without being dismissed is a whole new ball game.

In this article, we take a look at top 5 batters who have etched their names in cricketing history with remarkable unbeaten streaks in List A cricket.

5. Taufeeq Umar – 422 Runs

Taufeeq Umar was all about text-book batting. No unconventional shots, no unnecessary risks, just proper cricket. During his sensational streak, Taufeeq racked up 422 runs without losing his wicket. He was like that steady rock in the middle of chaos. Bowlers couldn’t get past him, no matter how hard they tried.

Taufeeq had this knack for grinding bowlers into the ground, frustrating them until they lost the plot. His numbers in domestic cricket were solid, and this streak showed he could keep the scoreboard ticking while staying glued to the crease.

4. Fakhar Zaman: 455 Runs

Fakhar Zaman [Source: @ICC/x.com]Fakhar Zaman [Source: @ICC/x.com]

Fakhar Zaman doesn’t mess around. During the 2018 ODI series against Zimbabwe, he was on another level. After being dismissed for 60 in the series opener, he went on to amass 455 runs without losing his wicket. This included a staggering 210 not out, Pakistan’s first double century in ODIs. His hitting was clean, his timing perfect, and the Zimbabwean bowlers had no answers. Fakhar’s style was simple: see the ball, smash the ball. His streak was a statement that he could take any attack to the cleaners.

3. Joshua van Heerden: 512 Runs

Joshua van Heerden [Source: @joshvanheerden/instagram.com]Joshua van Heerden [Source: @joshvanheerden/instagram.com]

German batter, Joshua van Heerden is not as famous as the others on this list, but he left a mark. Scoring 512 runs without getting out is no joke. He didn’t just go for big hits—he played smart, rotating the strike and punishing the bad balls. His calmness at the crease stood out. Joshua’s career stats show a player who can dig in and score big when it matters. This streak put him on the map and showed that consistency is his middle name.

2. James Franklin: 527 Runs

James Franklin [Source: @ICC/x.com]James Franklin [Source: @ICC/x.com]

Former New Zealand all-rounder, James Franklin wasn’t just an all-rounder; he was a run machine during his prime. Between 2010 and 2011, he strung together 527 runs (70*, 45*, 77*, 108*, 72*, 98*, 17* and 40) between dismissals for Gloucestershire across various games, never losing his wicket. Franklin’s style was all about keeping it simple. He’d build an innings slowly and then go big when the time was right. Whether it was quick fifties or a century, he knew how to frustrate bowlers. Franklin showed that you don’t need to be flashy to get the job done.

1. Karun Nair: 542 Runs*

Karun Nair [Source: @VikasYadav66200/x.com]Karun Nair [Source: @VikasYadav66200/x.com]

Karun Nair has been on fire in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. The Vidarbha skipper has smashed 542 runs without being dismissed, breaking James Franklin’s record. Karun has been unstoppable: three centuries, including knocks of 163* and 111*. He’s been the backbone of Vidarbha’s success, leading from the front and making bowlers look clueless. Every shot he plays oozes class, and his hunger for runs seems endless. This streak has shown how good Karun is when he’s in the zone.