Dropped Ruturaj Gaikwad Slams Unbeaten 134 in Vijay Hazare Trophy After ODI Snub

• Ruturaj Gaikwad, dropped from India's ODI squad for New Zealand, scored an unbeaten 134 for Maharashtra.
• His century came in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 Elite Group C match against Goa in Jaipur.
• Gaikwad, batting at No. 5, rescued Maharashtra from 2/3 to a total of 249/7.
• The 28-year-old right-hander faced 131 balls, hitting 8 fours and 6 sixes.
• He built crucial partnerships: 106 runs with Vicky Ostwal and 91 runs with Rajvardhan Hangargekar.

Why It Matters: Despite ODI snub, Ruturaj Gaikwad proved his form with a magnificent century in domestic cricket.