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Karun Nair Smashes 124 from 48 Balls in Maharaja Trophy T20

In a scintillating display of power hitting, Karun Nair, representing the Mysore Warriors, blazed an unbeaten 124 runs off just 48 balls in the Maharaja Trophy T20 league. Facing the Mangaluru Dragons at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Nair’s explosive century propelled his team to a formidable total of 226/4 in 20 overs. The Mangaluru Dragons, chasing a revised target of 166 runs in 14 overs due to rain interruptions, fell well short, handing Mysore Warriors a 27-run victory via the VJD method.

Nair’s innings featured 13 fours and an impressive nine sixes. His aggressive strokeplay left the opposition bowlers reeling, and he finished the innings with authority, hammering five consecutive boundaries (6, 6, 4, 4, 4). Speaking ahead of the match, Nair expressed his hope of making a return to Test cricket, emphasizing his focus on seizing opportunities and climbing back up the ladder.

Karun Nair’s breathtaking knock will undoubtedly be remembered as one of the highlights of this T20 tournament, showcasing his immense talent and hunger for the game.