Karun Nair recorded another double century for Karnataka against Kerala at the KCA Cricket Ground in Trivandrum as part of their third-round Group B Ranji Trophy match at KCA Cricket Ground, making his case for sustained one-day selection with five scores of 200 or more in First-Class cricket as well as one double century in England’s County Championship for Northamptonshire County Cricket Club.
This double century made Karun’s case that much stronger for an expanded role within India’s one-day side. The performance also drew attention to the Kerala Cricket Team Vs Karnataka Cricket Team Standings, highlighting the competitive nature of the contest between the two domestic sides.
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mohammed Azharuddeen (C) | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 2 | Baba Aparajith | All-rounder |
| 3 | Sanju Samson | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 4 | Rohan S Kunnummal | Batter |
| 5 | Vathsal Govind Sharma | Batter |
| 6 | Akshay Chandran | All-rounder |
| 7 | Sachin Baby | Batter |
| 8 | Salman Nizar | Batter |
| 9 | Ankit Sharma | Bowler |
| 10 | MD Nidheesh | Bowler |
| 11 | Basil NP | Bowler |
| 12 | Eden Apple Tom | Bowler |
| 13 | Ahammed Imran | All-rounder |
| 14 | Shoun Roger | All-rounder |
| 15 | Abhishek P Nair | All-rounder |
| No. | Player | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mayank Agarwal (C) | Batter |
| 2 | KV Aneesh | Batter |
| 3 | Karun Nair | Batter |
| 4 | Nikin Jose | Batter |
| 5 | Krishnan Shrijith | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| 6 | Ravichandran Smaran | Batter |
| 7 | Shreyas Gopal | All-rounder |
| 8 | Abhinav Manohar | Batter |
| 9 | M Venkatesh | All-rounder |
| 10 | Abhilash Shetty | Bowler |
| 11 | Vidwath Kaverappa | Bowler |
| 12 | Vijaykumar Vyshak | Bowler |
| 13 | Kruthik Krishna | Wicketkeeper |
| 14 | Mohsin Khan | Bowler |
| 15 | Shikhar Shetty | All-rounder |
| Team | Innings 1 | Innings 2 | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala | 238 | 184 | Lost by an innings & 164 runs |
| Karnataka | 586/5 declared | — | Won |
| Date | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Ranji Trophy | Goa | Won by 9 wickets |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Ranji Trophy | Chandigarh | Lost by an innings & 92 runs |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Tamil Nadu | Lost by 77 runs |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Puducherry | Won by 8 wickets |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Jharkhand | Won by 8 wickets |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Rajasthan | Won by 2 wickets |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Madhya Pradesh | Lost by 47 runs |
| Dec 26, 2025 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Karnataka | Lost by 8 wickets |
| Dec 24, 2025 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Tripura | Won by 145 runs |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Ranji Trophy | Madhya Pradesh | Match drawn |
| Date | Tournament | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 24, 2026 | Ranji Trophy Final | Jammu & Kashmir | Match drawn |
| Feb 15, 2026 | Ranji Trophy Semi-final | Uttarakhand | Match drawn |
| Feb 6, 2026 | Ranji Trophy Quarter-final | Mumbai | Won by 4 wickets |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Ranji Trophy | Punjab | Won by 5 wickets |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Ranji Trophy | Madhya Pradesh | Lost by 217 runs |
| Jan 15, 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy Semi-final | Vidarbha | Lost by 6 wickets |
| Jan 12, 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy Quarter-final | Mumbai | Won by 55 runs |
| Jan 8, 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Madhya Pradesh | Lost by 7 wickets |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Rajasthan | Won by 150 runs |
| Jan 3, 2026 | Vijay Hazare Trophy | Tripura | Won by 80 runs |
Kerala vs Karnataka
The 3rd Edition of Kerala Cricket League 2026 will take place from August 20th through September 5th at Greenfield International Stadium, Thiruvananthapuram.
The tournament will include 30 league matches; top four teams will qualify for semi finals; winners of semis will compete in final on September 5th; including Salman Nizar, Sachin Baby, Akhil Scaria and Basil Thampi to name just some of the notable participants!
Match Schedule
Karnataka are one of India’s most successful teams, producing great players like Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble and Javagal Srinath over time. At their height in the 90s they provided 8 out of 11 Indian national cricket team members from Karnataka state alone! Current captain Vinay Kumar hopes to regain these glory days – they had an outstanding 2017-18 Ranji season, winning 4 of 6 league matches and topping Group A before going on to claim Irani Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy titles under Vinay Kumar’s charge; Mayank Agarwal and Krishnappa Gowtham stood out among these performances from Karnataka!
The Kerala Cricket Association (KCA) oversees the management of its cricket team. Composed of professional cricket enthusiasts who work tirelessly, KCA strives to make Kerala a powerhouse in global cricket by offering top quality training for young people from Kerala as well as organizing matches across Kerala and promoting safe and enjoyable cricket experiences for all.
Their efforts have seen Kerala go from strength-to-strength in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy competition to reaching quarter-finals of Ranji Trophy competition this season!
Points Table
Karnataka have long been one of India’s dominant domestic teams, winning three Ranji Trophy and two Irani Trophy (vs Rest of India) titles in 10 years from 1973/74 to 1982/83 – winning all six! Additionally, they produced some of Indian cricket’s best players including Rahul Dravid, Anil Kumble, Javagal Srinath Roger Binny Gundappa Viswanath Brijesh Patel Raghuram Bhat.
Team India first competed in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy during 2012-13 and finished third in Group A with four wins, one loss, and five draws – placing 3rd overall with an unblemished record in Group A. They went on to capture their inaugural title the following year by defeating Maharashtra in the final. They have been regular winners in Ranji Trophy competition since, winning four out of the past five seasons!
Rahul Dravid serves as coach, while Vinay Kumar leads as captain. Karnataka boasts both experienced players as well as several up-and-coming talents within its ranks; its lineup features both batsmen and bowlers with strong potential of reaching quarter-finals of tournament. They currently rank 4th.
Match Summary
Kerala have made it to the quarter-finals of Ranji Trophy for the first time ever in their history, defeating Gujarat by two runs to claim first place in their league stage and will face the winner of any remaining quarter-final matches in the Semi Finals. Led by former India batsman Sreesanth and featuring Rohit Sharma, Washington Sundar, Basil Thampi, N.M. Sharafuddeen Sachin Baby Akhil Scaria among others in its ranks, Kerala have managed this milestone achievement!
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