Ruturaj Gaikwad makes a strong case for Ind vs Wi tests

The Indian batter out of favor, Ruturaj Gaikwad, played in the control tickets for the west area on the day of opening of the Duleep Trophy semifinal against the central area. The right hand batter marked a century to anchor the team, while Indian christeners Yassevi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer struggled to impact.

Ruturaj reached the fold when West Zone collapsed at 10/2 on the first day (Thursday, September 3) of the semifinal. The batter showed his skill and composition on a pitch. He added a collaboration of 82 runs with Aarya Desai for the Third Wicket. Ruturaj also added a 45 Run stand with Shreyas Iyer.

Ruturaj Gaikwad Smasha Cenvent to save the western part of collapse

Ruturaj Gaikwad was the prominent West Zone performer on the opening day. While other batters struggled, Gaikwad anchored the entrances, scoring their eighth century of first -level 131 balls. He remained unbeaten in 121 at the TE Pause, helping the west zone to reach 237/5 in 58 points.

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The batter of his right hand forged crucial collaborations to see the entrances. Tanush Kotian also contributed about fifty, ensuring that the team remained in a competitive position.

Gaikwad took the bowls in the central area with Applomb. A hundred of a hundred fell, obtaining in 184 from Saransh Jain. His blow effectively rescued the western zone and put them on top. This performance could also strengthen its chances of returning to national team.

2nd consecutive ton of red ball for Ruturaj Gaikwad

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been in an impressive form of red balls. It marked its second century of first consecutive level. Gaikwad had scored a ton for Maharashtra on the Buchi Babu trophy last month.

The young batter showed his skills after a return from an elbow injury suffered during the IPL 2026, which had left him after six games.

Prior to this game, Gaikwad had accumulated 2,632 first -class games at an average of 41.77, with a score higher than 195. Chennai Super Kings captain represented India in July 2024 and has still played for test cricket.

The strong form of Ruturaj Gaikwad contacts him with the long -awaited test debut

After recovering from his injury, Ruturaj Gaikwad was selected for India a template for the England tour, but did not win any play time.

The 28 -year -old baptism was also expected to join Yorkshire for his regional championship against Surrey on July 22 in North Marine Road Ground in Scarborough, but he retired at the last moment for personal reasons.

With India preparing for a series of home tests against the West Indies next month, Gaikwad’s coherent form could win such a long-awaited debut in the format. He had previously received his first test call by 2023 for the West Indies series.

In the Cricket on Limited, Gaikwad has played six hate and 23 T20IS for India and brought the national team to the Men’s Cricket Gold Medal at the 2022 Asian Games.

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