New Delhi: Ruturaj Gaikwad justified his selection in the ODI side with a statement knock. He raced to his maiden ODI hundred by shifting gears smartly, reaching his fifty off 53 balls and then converting it into a century in just 77 deliveries. It was a strong response after his struggle in Ranchi, especially when he walked in with India at 62 for 2 following Yashasvi Jaiswal’s dismissal.
Gaikwad began cautiously but his confidence grew with every ball he faced. He kept the scoreboard moving through smart rotation of strike, and his control against the spinners stood out throughout the innings. He, along with Kohli, recorded the highest partnership for India against South Africa in an ODI for any wicket. The pair went past the previous best – a 194-run stand between Sachin Tendulkar and Dinesh Karthik in Gwalior.
That maiden ODI hundred feeling! 💯😎
A Roaring knock in Raipur from Ruturaj Gaikwad 🙌
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