Explore the top 5 players who scored the most runs in a single Vijay Hazare Trophy season. Delve into their remarkable performances, record-breaking achievements, and how they made history in India’s prestigious domestic one-day cricket competition. Discover who holds the top spot and their extraordinary contributions on the field.
5. Mayank Agarwal- 723 runs (2017/18 season)
Mayank Agarwal, the top opening batsman, played a key role in Karnataka’s Vijay Hazare Trophy 2017-18 final, scoring 90 runs off 79 balls. His innings included 3 sixes and 11 fours, helping Karnataka set a target of 253, which they defended to win by 41 runs. Throughout the season, Agarwal accumulated 723 runs in eight innings, averaging over 90.
4. Devdutt Padikkal- 737 runs (2020-21 season)
India’s top batsman, Devdutt Padikkal, scored 737 runs in 7 innings with an impressive average of 147.40 during the 2020-21 Vijay Hazare Trophy season. He finished as the second-highest run-scorer of the season.
3. Karun Nair- 779 runs (2024-25 season)
Karun Nair had an exceptional performance in the latest Vijay Hazare Trophy season, getting out only twice throughout the tournament. With an astonishing average of 389.50, he scored five centuries and one half-century in just 8 innings, showcasing his remarkable consistency and form.
2. Prithvi Shaw- 827 runs (2020-21)
Mumbai won the 19th Vijay Hazare Trophy, thanks to the aggressive batting of opener Prithvi Shaw. He scored 827 runs in 8 innings, including four centuries, one of which was a double century, along with a half-century. Shaw’s outstanding average of 165.40 played a key role in Mumbai’s success.
1. Narayan Jagadeeshan- 830 runs (2020-23 season)
In the 21st edition of the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Tamil Nadu’s Narayan Jagadeesan scored an impressive 830 runs in eight innings, with a remarkable average of 138.33. His stellar performance helped Tamil Nadu reach the quarterfinals, though they were eventually defeated by Saurashtra. Jagadeesan received widespread praise for his excellent batting.