Ruturaj Gaikwad gave a befitting reply to the team selectors, second batsman to achieve this feat against South Africa

Ruturaj Gaikwad Century Record: In the second ODI against South Africa, Indian opener Ruturaj Gaikwad not only contributed significantly to the team’s victory by scoring a brilliant century but also gave a befitting reply to his critics and team selectors. Due to the injury of Shubman Gill, Rituraj got a place in the team and returning to ODI cricket after almost 23 months, he scored the first century of his career.

In the second ODI, Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 105 runs in 83 balls, which included 12 fours and two brilliant sixes. He faced criticism after scoring only 8 runs in the first match. With this century, Ruturaj became the second batsman to achieve a major feat.

Ruturaj Gaikwad did this feat

With this century, Ruturaj Gaikwad has reached second place in the list of Indian batsmen who have scored the fastest ODI century against South Africa. He achieved this feat in 77 balls. On top of this list is Yusuf Pathan, who scored a century in 68 balls in Centurion in 2011.

Kohli ran and hugged Rituraj

33.In the 4th over, Ruturaj Gaikwad completed his first ODI century by sending a short ball from Corbin Bosch to the boundary through a brilliant pull shot. As soon as he completed his century, Virat Kohli ran to him and hugged him and congratulated him. Rituraj also took off his helmet and greeted the audience.

Record partnership with Kohli

This match saw a partnership of 195 runs between Virat Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad, which is the highest partnership for any wicket in ODI cricket between India and South Africa. Earlier this record was 194 runs, which was made by Sachin Tendulkar and Dinesh Karthik in 2010.