The second ODI between India and South Africa at Raipur changed into a memorable spectacle for Indian followers as Ruturaj Gaikwad produced a batting masterclass to register his maiden ODI century. After a quiet outing within the collection opener at Ranchi, the fashionable right-hander showcased distinctive timing, composure, and intent to achieve three figures in simply 77 balls, sending the Raipur crowd right into a frenzy. Supported brilliantly by Virat Kohli on the different finish, Gaikwad’s knock laid a strong platform for India to push for an enormous whole within the series-defining conflict.
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s maiden hundred ignites Raipur crowd
Gaikwad introduced his arrival on the large stage with a chic century, attending to the landmark in simply 17 further balls after reaching his half-century. His innings, adorned with 12 boundaries and a couple of sixes, was an ideal mix of class and managed aggression.
The milestone was not simply important for India but additionally for Gaikwad personally, as he overtook Australia’s Michael Bevan to report the best Checklist A batting common on this planet (58.02). The achievement additional strengthened his popularity as one among India’s most constant modern-day white-ball batters.
Coming off a disappointing 8-run outing within the first ODI, Gaikwad’s return to type was emphatic. He paced his innings with outstanding readability—beginning cautiously earlier than unleashing a flurry of strokes as soon as set. He finally departed for an excellent 105 off 83 deliveries, drawing a standing ovation from teammates and spectators alike.
Virat Kohli continues his golden run with back-to-back centuries
If Gaikwad’s hundred set the tone, Kohli ensured that India maintained full command. Recent from his 52nd ODI hundred within the collection opener, Kohli continued his dream run by smashing his 53rd ODI century in Raipur.
Displaying classic fluency, impeccable placement, and unshakeable calm, the previous Indian captain stitched a defining partnership with Gaikwad to maintain the South African bowlers below relentless strain. Kohli’s century solely amplified the joy contained in the stadium, turning the competition right into a celebration for Indian cricket followers.
Earlier within the day, South Africa skipper Temba Bavuma received the toss and determined to bowl, hoping to use early morning situations. The guests made three adjustments—bringing again Bavuma himself together with Keshav Maharaj and Lungi Ngidi. The trio changed Prenelan Subrayen, Ryan Rickelton and Ottniel Baartman as South Africa aimed to bounce again from their defeat within the first ODI.
India opted for continuity, fielding the identical XI that delivered success in Ranchi. Apparently, this match marked the twentieth consecutive toss India have misplaced in ODIs, a sequence that continues to shock followers and analysts alike.
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Right here’s how followers reacted:
Congratulations on the primary ODI ton, @Ruutu1331!
First of many. 💯🔥 pic.twitter.com/Afs1vx2Oep
— Mayank Agarwal (@mayankcricket) December 3, 2025
Scoring 100 at a place he’s by no means batted in reveals the form of capability this man possesses. Prime 💯 by Ruturaj Gaekwad 👏 pic.twitter.com/3wcQAPSw67
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) December 3, 2025
Maiden ODI Century by Ruturaj Gaikwad. 👏#indvssa #viratkohli #rohitsharma #shubmangill #bharatarmy #COTI 🇮🇳 #rishabhpant #jaspritbumrah #dhoni #ruturajgaikwad pic.twitter.com/Fa7oGwJ2tj
— The Bharat Military (@thebharatarmy) December 3, 2025
What a comeback, @Ruutu1331 marks his return to the Indian squad after an extended hole with a surprising 100 towards South Africa at Raipur. An excellent show of timing, temperament, and pure class. He’s actually rising as one among India’s most reliable younger abilities.@BCCI… pic.twitter.com/6FuIhHEv0O
— Om Prakash Bakoria (@ombakoria) December 3, 2025
Smash-hit maiden ODI century by Rituraj Gaikwad. Solely within the facet as a result of Gill’s injured however we’ll actually be seeing him within the taking part in XI extra usually
— Cricketwallah (@cricketwallah) December 3, 2025
Maiden ODI hundred for Ruturaj Gaikwad ⚡#INDvSA #RuturajGaikwad #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/ybv6b60uDQ
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) December 3, 2025
Effectively performed, @Ruutu1331 💙🦁
Nobody will query your capabilities anymore 🥱 pic.twitter.com/gBmzbsgvb4
— Ayyappan (@Ayyappan_1504) December 3, 2025
To everybody who held him pricey, 🫂
Who stayed, who backed, who stood honest,🥹
This hundred is your lengthy awaited cheer,🥳
Rutu returns. The spark that’s now a fireplace. 🔥 💯#WhistlePodu #INDvSA pic.twitter.com/PmxzpwFtHU— Chennai Tremendous Kings (@ChennaiIPL) December 3, 2025
Standing Ovation from crowd..
An Innings to recollect..
BRILLIANT, ABSOLUTE BRILLIANT..
Effectively performed, @Ruutu1331…!! pic.twitter.com/vjjWhI3F49— 𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑨 (@Vidyadhar_R) December 3, 2025
Maiden ODI hundred and 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐜𝐤 👏
📸: @BCCI
[Ruturaj Gaikwad | IND vs SA | Play With Fire] pic.twitter.com/PgX33lwXPF
— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) December 3, 2025
Maiden ODI Century! 💯🥳
A particular knock this from Ruturaj Gaikwad! 🔥
Updates ▶️ https://t.co/oBs0Ns6SqR#TeamIndia | #INDvSA | @IDFCFIRSTBank pic.twitter.com/cnIhlR5JgE
— BCCI (@BCCI) December 3, 2025
The celebration from Virat Kohli when Ruturaj Gaikwad reached his hundred. 🥹❤️ pic.twitter.com/qcb2prIXaA
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) December 3, 2025
100 FOR RUTURAJ GAIKWAD pic.twitter.com/IGVJh784DU
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) December 3, 2025
Very properly deserved Century Ruturaj Gaikwad. 🤌🏻👌🏻 pic.twitter.com/2FbbEI1nRW
— Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) December 3, 2025
Ruturaj Gaikwad is right here to remain haters ❤️ pic.twitter.com/IIIM39Zr6A
— Homie (@homelander_yyy) December 3, 2025
FIRST ONE DAY INTERNATIONAL CENTURY FOR RUTURAJ GAIKWAD 😭😭🔥🔥
LOVE YOU BRO @Ruutu1331
pic.twitter.com/5JcDPpQDX7— ` (@WorshipDhoni) December 3, 2025
That is what the sport provides to people who find themselves dedicated in the direction of it.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored TONS of runs in home ranges. His lack of luck, he needed to resist the best instances in Indian cricket.
However, he stored on going at it. That is his second @Ruutu1331 savor it 💙💙 pic.twitter.com/qrCsqSuNiq
— archith (@InswinginMenace) December 3, 2025
– Obtained Ignored many instances
– A lot politics towards him
– Carried out persistently in domestics
– Pressured selectors by his constant efficiency
– Made comeback by centuryThat is Ruturaj Gaikwad THE PRINCE 🤴🔥🙌. pic.twitter.com/UzWljDMedg
— baba tillu 🤖 (@Govindjoshi45) December 3, 2025
TALENT IS PATIENT.
Ruturaj Gaikwad waited 803 days, stayed quiet, labored exhausting—and right now scored his first ODI 100.
Easy lesson: maintain exhibiting up. Nice ones at all times do. 👑💯 #RuturajGaikwad pic.twitter.com/IuTdn03h49
— CricBharat (@DilPrabhat88) December 3, 2025
Future is in secure palms. Ruturaj Gaikwad is right here to remain. pic.twitter.com/lmpYgJCGNt
— Selfless⁴⁵ (@SelflessCricket) December 3, 2025
Ruturaj Gaikwad 🔥 pic.twitter.com/bETHfdgQ17
— Out Of Context Cricket (@GemsOfCricket) December 3, 2025
Ruturaj Gaikwad Since Comeback 👇
-Scored 100 in Buchi Babu Trophy
-200 runs in Duleep Trophy Sf
-298 runs in Ranji Trophy (4 match)
-210 runs in Odi collection vs Sa a (3 match)
– Scored 100 towards SA
The comeback king. pic.twitter.com/joaEHz9Cea
— AJAY Pawanist 🐆 (@BeerKing699) December 3, 2025
Kohli celebrated Ruturaj Gaikwad’s hundred greater than Gaikwad himself 🤍😭 pic.twitter.com/7SY3XJkpUC
— ` (@chixxsays) December 3, 2025
Watching batting aesthetics from each ends when Kohli and Ruturaj Gaikwad are on the crease. pic.twitter.com/CDkSgJJ5Gp
— Abhishek (@MSDianAbhiii) December 3, 2025
Ruturaj Gaikwad to haters pic.twitter.com/3Yh2yQYnHf
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) December 3, 2025
Ruturaj Gaikwad 💯 pic.twitter.com/n0jR5kIGtx
— dxp (@drivexpull) December 3, 2025
Effectively Performed Ruturaj Gaikwad 👏#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/mTSh2oC9Nx
— 𝑺𝒉𝒆𝒃𝒂𝒔 (@Shebas_10dulkar) December 3, 2025
What a second! A particular innings to carry up a maiden ODI ton for @Ruutu1331! pic.twitter.com/N1BH5ZfJaM
— KolkataKnightRiders (@KKRiders) December 3, 2025
Kadak chabuk batting @Ruutu1331 @imVkohli 🏏👌
— Sunandan Lele (@sunandanlele) December 3, 2025
BRO HAS CRACKED HIS BEST FORMAT IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET
😭😭😭😭💙💙💙💙💙🔥🔥🔥🔥Thank You @Ruutu1331 pic.twitter.com/pWDpHygKOs
— Kunal Bishwal 🇦🇷💙❤️ (@KunalBishwal07) December 3, 2025
By no means a doubt on Ruturaj Gaekwad’s capability however what stands out is (a) he’s bought a 100 (b) batting out of his regular place the day it mattered @Ruutu1331 #INDVSSAODI
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) December 3, 2025
ऋतु का राज 🚩
Welldone captain 🫡Gill tablet sab bekar hai ruturaj ke aake 👍🏻@Ruutu1331
— Deepanshu Singh (@isinghDeepanshu) December 3, 2025
Effectively Performed Man @Ruutu1331
Would Like to See you in 2027 squad#INDvSA pic.twitter.com/SDWNiSMZHE— мυкєѕн ᴼⁿᵉᴮᵃᵈᴴᵃᵇᶦᵗ (@Being__Mukesh) December 3, 2025
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