Karun Nair is a specialist batsman from India playing for Delhi Capitals. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 8 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In ODIs, Karun Nair has scored 46 runs across 2 matches at an average of 23.00 (SR 52.27). Best score: 39. In Tests, Karun Nair has scored 579 runs across 10 matches at an average of 41.36 (SR 64.62), with 1 century and 1 half-century. Best score: 303*.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 2 | 46 | 23.00 | 52.27 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — |
| Test | 10 | 579 | 41.36 | 64.62 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 5.50 |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2 | 0 | 46 | 39 | 23.00 | 52.27 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Karun Nair is a specialist batsman representing Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026, priced at 8 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 3 matches this IPL season, Karun Nair has scored 46 fantasy points: 15 a game, at 5.8 points per credit. The median specialist batsman in the pool returns 39 a game, so Karun Nair is 62% below the position across 225 comparable players.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 3 MATCHES)
| Match | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC v CSK5 May 2026 | 13 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
| DC v PBKS25 Apr 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| RCB v DC18 Apr 2026 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
Over the last 3 games, Karun Nair is averaging 15 fantasy points, against 15 for the season. Most recently: 21. Best of the run was 21.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Karun Nair's last 3 fixtures, 0% of CricketDream teams started Karun Nair and 0% handed over the captaincy, while Karun Nair averaged 15 fantasy points in those games.
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🎯FANTASY VERDICT
⚠️ 15 a game at 8 Cr, 5.8 points per credit. The median specialist batsman returns 39 a game. Behind the position at this price.
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🧠KARUN NAIR TRIVIA
- Karun Nair scored a Test triple century (303 not out) against England in 2016, becoming only the third Indian to do so at the time. At which venue?
Show answer
M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Which IPL team does Karun Nair play for in 2026?▾
Karun Nair is a batsman for Delhi Capitals.
What are Karun Nair's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Karun Nair has 46 fantasy points from 3 matches, an average of 15 per game, or 5.8 points per credit at 8 Cr.
Is Karun Nair a good captain pick?▾
Karun Nair averages 15 points a game, which is low for a captain. Most managers will find a higher-scoring option.
What are Karun Nair's international cricket career stats?▾
Karun Nair has international career data across ODI, Test. Karun Nair's best batting format is Test: 579 runs in 10 matches with a batting average of 41.36.
How many ODI runs has Karun Nair scored in international cricket?▾
Karun Nair has scored 46 runs in 2 ODI matches, averaging 23.00 at a strike rate of 52.27. Highest score: 39.
How many Test runs has Karun Nair scored in international cricket?▾
Karun Nair has scored 579 runs in 10 Test matches, averaging 41.36 at a strike rate of 64.62, including 1 century and 1 half-century in Tests. Highest score: 303*.
How does Karun Nair's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Karun Nair averages 15 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 41.36 in Tests.
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