#1 Karun Nair - 303* versus England, 2016
Karun Nair is one of the most promising batsmen in India who hasn't got enough opportunities to show his true worth to the team. He plays for Karnataka in FC cricket and has also represented Delhi Daredevils and Rajasthan Royals in IPL.
Having made his debut in 2013-14, he was instrumental in Karnataka's Ranji Trophy win that season. He has consistently scored runs in First Class cricket with 4522 runs in 63 matches and 13 hundreds.
Karun is fondly remembered for his breathtaking maiden triple-hundred against England in Chennai. England batted first after winning the toss and scored 477 in their first innings. Karun walked in at 211/3 and started his innings on a positive note ending the day unbeaten on 71.
He came into his own on the Day 4, where he hammered English bowlers with his innovative shots and played his full range of sweeps against the spinners. Karun scored 303 and India mounted 759/7, their ever highest Test total and England lost the match by an innings and 75 runs.
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