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Gaikwad Breaks Century Drought with Maiden ODI Ton Against South Africa

Raipur, India – Ruturaj Gaikwad finally notched his first One Day International (ODI) century after a wait of 1154 days, achieving the milestone in the second ODI against South Africa in Raipur. Batting at number four, Gaikwad reached the century mark in just 77 balls, providing a much-needed boost to the Indian batting lineup.

Gaikwad’s ODI debut came against South Africa on October 6, 2022, but a century had eluded him until this match. The innings is particularly significant for Gaikwad, as it comes at a time when his position in the team is being challenged by players like Rishabh Pant and Tilak Varma, who were both on the bench for this match.

The century, scored against the same team he debuted against, will likely solidify his place in the team after a period of scrutiny.

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