• Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed a tremendous century for Maharashtra in the Buchi Babu Trophy 2025.

  • Gaikwad will soon join the West Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy.

Fans react as Ruturaj Gaikwad hits a dazzling century in Buchi Babu Trophy 2025
Ruturaj Gaikwad smashes a century in Buchi Babu Trophy (Image Source: X)

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Ruturaj Gaikwad finally found his rhythm with the bat, much to the relief of his fans and Maharashtra cricket supporters. After enduring a rough start to the Buchi Babu Trophy 2025, where he could only manage scores of 1 and 11 against Chhattisgarh, the stylish right-hander responded in the best possible way – with a century. His return to form has sparked excitement across social media, especially with a busy domestic season ahead.

Ruturaj Gaikwad lights up Buchi Babu Trophy

Coming in at No.3 with the score at 64/1, Gaikwad showed patience early on before opening up with his trademark drives and elegant strokes. Partnering with youngster Arshin Kulkarni, he stitched together a mammoth 220-run stand that completely turned the game in Maharashtra’s favor. Kulkarni himself played a magnificent knock of 146 off 190 deliveries before falling to Aman Jainwal, but by then, the pair had already put their team in a commanding position.

So far Gaikwad had managed 104*, decorated with 10 well-timed boundaries. For a player who has carried the burden of expectations as Maharashtra’s batting spearhead and CSK’s IPL captain, this knock comes as a timely reminder of his class. Fans flooded social media with celebratory posts, calling the century a “statement innings” after his lean run in the opening clash.

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Timely knock ahead of Duleep Trophy

The timing of this century couldn’t have been better for Gaikwad. This is expected to be his last appearance in the ongoing Buchi Babu Trophy, as he will soon join the West Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy – a prestigious domestic tournament that often serves as a stepping stone for national selection.

Given his initial struggles, the 28-year-old needed a big innings to silence doubts and boost confidence. With this century, he not only helped Maharashtra fight but also ensured he carries form into the bigger stage of the domestic season. For Gaikwad, the road ahead looks promising, and for his fans, the hope is that this century is the beginning of another golden run with the bat.

Here’s how fans reacted:

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