US Edition"That’s the Power of Discipline, Consistency, and Staying Focused" - Fans Laud Ruturaj Gaikwad for Maiden ODI Century in IND vs SA 2025 2nd ODI
Gaikwad scored 105 runs with 12 fours and 2 sixes, holding the highest List A batting average globally at 58.02, surpassing Michael Bevan.
- On Wednesday, Ruturaj Gaikwad hit his maiden ODI century in the 2nd India–South Africa ODI in Raipur, reaching the milestone in 17 deliveries before being caught by Tony de Zorzi off Marco Jansen for 105.
- After a strong India A series last month, Gaikwad earned his ODI chance as India skipper KL Rahul said the right opportunity and timing had come.
- Gaikwad's innings featured 12 fours and 2 sixes, and his List A average rose to 58.02, surpassing Michael Bevan's 57.86; Virat Kohli also scored a century.
- The knock keeps India team on course to post a big total and bolsters Ruturaj Gaikwad's case after his India A series form last month.
- South Africa altered their XI by bringing in Maharaj, Ngidi, and Bavuma, who won the toss and chose to bowl, with India losing the toss in 20 straight ODIs.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad Creates History With Maiden Ton As India Set Massive Total vs South Africa
Virat Kohli's successive hundred, maiden century from Ruturaj Gaikwad (105) and KL Rahuls quickfire 66 not out propelled India to a formidable 358 for five against South Africa in the second ODI here on Wednesday.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's maiden ODI hundred draws praise for Gautam Gambhir. Here's why
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s first ODI hundred becomes a validation of head coach Gautam Gambhir’s selection strategy, with cricketing voices praising the clarity of roles that enabled the batter to excel in an unfamiliar position.
IND vs SA: Ruturaj Gaikwad slams maiden ODI century, continues sensational 50-over form
The second ODI of the ongoing multi-format series between India and South Africa saw the two sides lock horns at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, on December 3. The clash saw India coming in to bat first, and the venue was set alight by the duo of Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad. Coming out to bat after the fall of the second wicket, Gaikwad put forth an exceptional performance and managed to score his first ODI cen…
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