Indian top-order batter Ruturaj Gaikwad has continued his impressive form against Australia in the ongoing T20I series, smashing his maiden international hundred to steer India to a commanding victory in the third T20I at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati. Ruturaj Gaikwad, who had been unfortunate in the series-opening game, getting run out without facing a ball, seized the opportunity with both hands in Guwahati.
The right-hander steadied India’s innings after the early dismissals of Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ishan Kishan, and played a scintillating knock that left the crowd in awe. Gaikwad took his time to settle in, scoring the first 21 runs in 21 balls. However, he then unleashed his power, reaching his century in just 52 balls. The milestone was brought up with a magnificent six-over wide long-on against off-spinner Glenn Maxwell.
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Gaikwad’s innings were a masterclass in clean hitting. He smashed 13 fours and 7 sixes, with 6 big shots coming in the final three overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad sent the crowd into a frenzy in the last over, hitting a hat-trick of sixes along with two fours to propel India to a total of 222/3.
With his remarkable performance, Gaikwad became the first Indian player to score a century against Australia in T20Is. His innings set the stage for India’s comprehensive victory, and he was rightly adjudged the Player of the Match.
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Gaikwad’s maiden hundred has further cemented his position as one of India’s most promising young batsmen. His ability to play big innings under pressure makes him an invaluable asset to the team, and he is sure to play a key role in India’s future success.
Here’s how Twitter reacted to Ruturaj Gaikwad’s maiden T20I century:
Rutu -Raja👏👏 #INDvsAUS
— Ashwin 🇮🇳 (@ashwinravi99) November 28, 2023
𝐑𝐮𝐭𝐮 𝐤𝐚 𝐑𝐀𝐀𝐉 🙌
What a splendid way to mark his maiden T20I century! 💯#INDvAUS #JioCinemaSports #IDFCBankT20ITrophy pic.twitter.com/T4W2w8pWJ7
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) November 28, 2023
Sealed with a six! 💥
A maiden T20I hundred for Ruturaj Gaikwad 💯#INDvAUS | 📝: https://t.co/VhkB7z4ruD pic.twitter.com/MjFQydvm3c
— ICC (@ICC) November 28, 2023
Maiden T20I CENTURY for @Ruutu1331 🔥🔥 #INDvAUS @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/FUxyBLEE3q
— BCCI (@BCCI) November 28, 2023
Now Ruturaj Gaikwad. Such depth in our top order batting. You can almost pick any of the top 5 openers.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) November 28, 2023
Maiden T20i Century for Namma Rocket Raja, A Innings of the Highest Level !! 🔥💯#INDvAUS | #RuturajGaikwad | #TeamIndia
📸 via Jio Cinema pic.twitter.com/7Yoc4kbgHN— Saravanan Hari 💛🦁🏏 (@CricSuperFan) November 28, 2023
Rutu ka rajjjj is on 👏 Brilliant 💯 #INDvsAUS
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) November 28, 2023
Petition to call 28 November Ruturaj Gaikwad Day 🙌 pic.twitter.com/tax7oyi6Ru
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) November 28, 2023
Ruturaj scores a ton with a six over deep mid wicket. His maiden T20I century. A powerful innings by Ruturaj Gaikwad. #RuturajGaikwad #INDvsAUS pic.twitter.com/XSS0hwzBuQ
— Yash Sharma (@MrYashSharma) November 28, 2023
Vice captain ruturaj Gaikwad brings a 51(32)* when Jaiswal went for 6 and Ishan for a 5 ball duck. Vice Captain for the save💛 pic.twitter.com/O6AfSpfS4p
— 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐢𝐨 Das (@SergioCSKK) November 28, 2023
Maiden T20I century with a six with insane acceleration. Maja knock from our vice captain 🫡💥 pic.twitter.com/JpGkyKwVZd
— Me 🙂 (@bodhakai_) November 28, 2023
