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Ruturaj Gaikwad Continues To Shine In Ranji Trophy With A Scintillating Ton; Boosts His BGT Chances

Rajgeeta Yadav

Ruturaj Gaikwad in Ranji Trophy [Source: @TeamRuturaj/X.com]Ruturaj Gaikwad in Ranji Trophy [Source: @TeamRuturaj/X.com]

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Indian batter Ruturaj Gaikwad achieved an impressive milestone by scoring his seventh century in First-Class cricket during the Ranji Trophy match against Mumbai. This exciting match took place on Day 3 at the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy in BKC, Mumbai, where Gaikwad showcased his skills after his team lost an early wicket.

Maharashtra faced a tough start when they lost Siddhesh Veer early in the innings. They had initially struggled in their first innings, being bowled out for a mere 126 runs. Mumbai took full advantage of this, scoring a hefty 441 runs in their first innings, led by impressive performances from Ayush Mhatre and Shreyas Iyer, who scored 176 and 142 runs, respectively. This put Maharashtra in a challenging position with a substantial deficit to overcome.

Despite the early setbacks, Gaikwad stepped up as the captain of the Maharashtra team. He began Day 3 on a high note, hitting a six on the very first ball he faced from Shardul Thakur. His aggressive approach set the tone for the innings as he quickly reached the three-figure mark, demonstrating his talent and determination.

Ruturaj Gaikwad's Impressive Record In First Class

At just 27 years old, Ruturaj Gaikwad has already made a name for himself in cricket. With 35 first-class matches under his belt, he has scored over 2,400 runs at an average of 43. Alongside his seven centuries, he has also recorded 14 half-centuries, showcasing his consistency as a top-order batter. Gaikwad has represented India in six ODIs and 23 T20Is but is still awaiting his Test debut.

His performance in the Ranji Trophy is particularly notable as it keeps him in the spotlight for potential selection in the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy in November. With Indian captain Rohit Sharma likely to miss the first Test in Perth starting November 22, Gaikwad could be considered as a backup opener for the playing XI.