Nair 100* guides Vidarbha but SKY fails to get going

Karun Nair continued his dream run with the bat, scoring an unbeaten century to help Vidarbha reach 264/6 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy quarter-final against Tamil Nadu here on Saturday.

- Press Trust of India

NAGPUR:

The 33-year-old Nair, who has been in stellar form, brought up his 22nd first-class century. This knock follows his century against Hyderabad in the previous round, and it adds to his four consecutive hundreds in the 50-over Vijay Hazare Trophy. Nair's knock of 100 not out came off 180 balls and included 14 boundaries and one six, once again proving his class and consistency.

Opting to bat, Vidarbha had a shaky start, losing three quick wickets to find themselves at 44/3. However, Nair found an able partner in Danish Malewar, who played a pivotal role in rescuing the innings. The two batters forged a crucial 98-run partnership for the fourth wicket, bringing the score to 142 and stabilising the innings after the early collapse.