Ruturaj Gaikwad’s record-breaking hundred against Goa in Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26
Gaikwad single-handedly turned the tide and powered his way to an unbeaten 134 that propelled Maharashtra to 249/7 in 50 overs. Facing a precarious 2/3 after quick layoffs from Prithvi Shaw (1), The throne of Kulkarni (0), and Ankit Bawne (0), Gaikwad rebuilt with courage and reached his century in style. His aggressive shots, including lofty covers and powerful pulls, silenced Goa’s bowlers Vasuki Koushik (3/38), who struck early
The innings marked Gaikwad’s latest gem from Vijay Hazare, building on his legendary domestic form that has seen him score the most tons, including a double century earlier in the tournament. Social media was abuzz with ‘GOAT’ chants as clips of his sixes went viral, highlighting his evolution from IPL star to List A powerhouse. Maharashtra’s bounce back owed everything to its composure under pressure
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Here’s how fans reacted:
🚨 RUTURAJ GAIKWAD DESTROYED 134* (131) IN THE VIJAY HAZARE TROPHY. 🚨
– Maharashtra was 52/6 at one point, but then the captain resigned.
Rutu, despite playing such crucial knocks, will be ignored by the selectors. 💔 pic.twitter.com/Wj2RZto3U3
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) January 8, 2026
TOUGH TRACK BULLY – RUTURAJ GAIKWAD 😂🔥 pic.twitter.com/6ceQKnEZog
— Johannes. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 8, 2026
If anyone asks who is Ruturaj Gaikwad, show him this photo. pic.twitter.com/D2kvbynwjH
— Sergio (@SergioCSKK) January 8, 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad put on a masterclass against Goa, scoring an unbeaten 134 off just 131 balls ✨#RuturajGaikwad #VijayHazareTrophy pic.twitter.com/EAdcTfEzSE
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 8, 2026
Meet Ruturaj Gaikwad:
– Can bat as an opener
– Can bat at No. 4
– Can be an anchor
– Can accelerate when necessary
– Bats in death overs like rohit sharma
– Always performs on difficult fields
– Not a flat bully pic.twitter.com/b3MbAQyzt1— Yash MSdian ™️ 🦁 (@itzyash07) January 8, 2026
🚨 Fastest to reach 5K list A runs:-
95* innings – Ruturaj Gaikwad.
97 – Babar Azam.
101 – Hasim Amla.
114 – Sir Viv Richards.
114 – Virat Kohli.
114 – Shai Hoop.
115 – David Warner.The prince of world cricket – Ruturaj. 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2ZQmxrqAxQ
— Pratyush Halder (@pratyush_no7) January 8, 2026
No player could score even 10 runs in the top 6 and Ruturaj Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 134 runs, this is what Ruturaj Gaikwad has done in List A cricket!!
With an average of over 57 at a strike rate of over 100, he proved himself as both an opener and a middle-order batsman.
Should have… pic.twitter.com/Mxy2WdP5qy
— Rajiv (@Rajiv1841) January 8, 2026
100 for Ruturaj Gaikwad. 106* off 124 balls at a strike rate of 85, while the entire team scored only 208 runs. Came in at 5 and formed two good partnerships with batters number 8 and 9 to put a decent score on the board. Difficult situation bully. pic.twitter.com/2amcdwCX7u
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) January 8, 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad in VHT 2025-26 (so far):
7 innings
335* rides
67* avg
106 Strike PercentageThe undisputed king of List A cricket. ❤️pic.twitter.com/Nhk5JZigJp
— Srijan (@LegendDhonii) January 8, 2026
🚨 Ruturaj has surpassed the likes of Kohli, Sir Viv Richards, Babar, Amla, Hope and Warner to become the fastest to reach 5K List A Runs. 🔥
It is India’s loss that this man is not a regular in the national team. 💔 🇮🇳pic.twitter.com/jjtIkEuUVo
— Pratyush Halder (@pratyush_no7) January 8, 2026
Maharashtra puts up a fighting total in the first innings
Maharashtra managed to muster a fighting 249/7 despite an early collapse, while Gaikwad’s unbeaten 134 held the innings together and found solid support from Vicky OstwalPatient 53 scored with 82 balls. Rajvardhan Hangargekar added a sharp finish, reaching 32* from just 19 deliveries, lifting the pace to 4.98 per over. The defining alliance was the 96-run stand for the seventh wicket, before Ostwal departed at 158/7 late in the 42nd.
The innings started disastrously, with wickets falling at 1-2, 2-2 and 3-2, before further losses at 16, 25 and 52. Maharashtra also benefited from seven extras, including two no-balls and five wides. Goa’s attack worked hard, with Arjun Tendulkar, Deepraj Gaonkar, Darshan Misal And Lalit Yadav sharing the damage, but Gaikwad remained unmoved. In the meantime, Goa faced a stiff chase.
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