Ranji Trophy 2024-25: Ruturaj Gaikwad smashes Ton vs Mumbai on Day 3

At the Sharad Pawar Cricket Academy BKC Ground in Mumbai, on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy match versus Mumbai, Ruturaj Gaikwad scored his sixth first-class century. Against Shardul Thakur, the Maharashtra skipper opened Day 3 with a six off the opening ball. Additionally, the right-handed batter has 14 half-centuries under his belt.

At an average of 43, he has amassed over 2,400 runs in 35 first-class games. Despite not making his Test debut, the 27-year-old has played for India in six ODIs and 23 T20Is.

Ruturaj Gaikwad previously scored 86 runs in Maharashtra’s season opener against Jammu & Kashmir at the Sher-e-Kashmir Cricket Stadium.

According to rumors, the captain of the Chennai Super Kings may be selected to accompany the Indian squad to the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in November. It is possible that Rohit Sharma, the captain of India, would miss the first Test match in Perth, which begins on November 22. It is possible that Gaikwad, who is in the prospects as a backup opener, will be included in the starting lineup.

Maharashtra recovers from a first-inning collapse.

Maharashtra chose to bat first after winning the toss. As the team was bundled up for just 126 runs, the decision turned out to have backfired. Mumbai was headed by Mohit Avasthi and Shams Mulani, who each took three wickets. When the reigning champions batted, they posted an incredible 441 with a 315-run lead thanks to Ayush Mhatre’s 176 and Shreyas Iyer’s 142.

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When it came to Maharashtra’s bowling, Hitesh Walunj was a lone warrior, taking six wickets in over 36 overs while bowling. Satyajeet Bachhav and Siddhesh Veer both contributed one wicket, while Pradeep Dadhe took two.