1st unofficial ODI, Ruturaj Gaikwad slams hundred versus SA-A: Stats
What's the story
Ruturaj Gaikwad slammed a solid century in the 1st unofficial ODI against South Africa A. The match being held at the Niranjan Shah Stadium, Khandheri, Rajkot, saw Gaikwad carry India in a chase of 286. Gaikwad made his bat do the talking. He scored 117 runs off 129 balls. India A were 219/5 when he was dismissed. Here are the details and stats.
Knock
Gaikwad part of three pivotal stands
Abhishek Sharma and Gaikwad added an opening stand of 64 runs. After Riyan Parag's dismissal next, Gaikwad was joined by India A skipper Tilak Varma. The two added 89 runs to steady the ship. Gaikwad was part of a 40-run stand alongside Ishan Kishan next and brought up his century. However, he perished in the 41st over with Tiaan van Vuuren castling him.
Stats
17th century for Gaikwad in List A cricket
Playing his 87th match in List A cricket, Gaikwad's 117 takes him to a tally of 4,441 runs at an average of close to 57 from 84 innings. This was his 17th century in List A cricket. He also owns 17 fifties. As many as 115 of his runs have come for India in ODIs from 6 matches at 19.16 (50s: 1).
Form
Gaikwad has been in solid run of late
The talented Gaikwad has been in a strong run of form. In September, he scored 184 and 16 for West Zone in the Duleep Trophy. After faltering in the Irani Cup, he shone for Maharashtra in the Ranji Trophy 2025-26. He scored 91 and 55* versus Kerala in Maharashtra's Ranji opener and then backed it up with 116 and an unbeaten 36 against Chandigarh.