Ruturaj Gaikwad scored a century in the second ODI against South Africa on Wednesday. He played an innings of 100 runs in 77 balls. Ruturaj Gaikwad returned to the pavilion cheaply in the first ODI in Ranchi and due to this he was criticized a lot. However, after surviving a dismissal on the very first ball in the second match, Gaikwad did not look back and scored a century. Ruturaj has hit 12 fours and two sixes in his innings.
Maiden hundred for Ruturaj Gaikwad for Team India
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 8 runs off 14 balls in the first ODI. Star batsman Ruturaj Gaikwad, along with former captain Virat Kohli, added 195 runs for the third wicket in 156 balls. Ruturaj Gaikwad was dismissed by Marco Jansen for 105 runs off 83 balls. Gaikwad hit 12 fours and two sixes during his innings.
Despite this, it wasn’t easy for him to break into India’s strong batting line-up. However, as soon as he got his chance against South Africa, Ruturaj seized the opportunity and proved his worth with a brilliant century.
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His innings was not only crucial for the team but also sends a message that Gaikwad can play long innings in ODI cricket and play a crucial role at number 4. Gaikwad has been performing consistently well in domestic and List A cricket for a long time. He has 17 centuries to his name in List A. His average in this format is also around 60, which shows his consistency and class.
That maiden ODI hundred feeling! 💯😎
A Roaring knock in Raipur from Ruturaj Gaikwad 🙌
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In this match being played in Raipur, South Africa won the toss and decided to bowl first. Team India’s innings did not start well. Rohit Sharma returned to the pavilion after scoring 14 runs in 8 balls. Yashasvi Jaiswal then scored 22 runs in 38 balls, which included 2 fours and 1 six, but he could not make a big innings.
It’s worth noting that with this innings, Ruturaj Gaikwad proved that he can perform even in difficult situations. Now, fans and the team management are hoping that he continues this form and plays crucial innings for Team India in the upcoming matches.
