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Vijay Hazare Trophy Final: Record Breaking Ruturaj Slams Ton in the Final; It’s raining records for Maha Skipper: Check Details

Vijay Hazare Trophy Final: Record Breaking Ruturaj Slams Ton in the Final; It’s raining records for Maha Skipper: Check Details

Vijay Hazare Trophy Final: Maharashtra skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad scripted history after he became the first batter in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2022 to score three consecutive centuries in the knockout games. His latest ton came against Saurashtra in the all-important final. Gaikwad also became the third batter to breach the 600-run […]

Vijay Hazare Trophy Final: Maharashtra skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad scripted history after he became the first batter in the history of the Vijay Hazare Trophy in 2022 to score three consecutive centuries in the knockout games. His latest ton came against Saurashtra in the all-important final. Gaikwad also became the third batter to breach the 600-run mark in this year’s competition. He finished his VHT 2022 campaign after being the second-highest run scorer in the competition behind Narayan Jagadeesan, who has scored 830 runs but took eight games. Follow Vijay Hazare Trophy 2022 LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN

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Vijay Hazare Trophy Final: Record Breaking Ruturaj Slams Ton in the Final; It’s raining records for Maha Skipper: Check Details


Gaikwad RECORD BREAKING Season

Gaikwad did not start well in the VHT 2022, as he managed to score just 19 runs against Haryana. To note, Maharashtra also lost that game by three wickets. Gaikwad then made a solid comeback against Railways after he stroked a match-winning 124*. He then played a decent knock of 40 runs in his side’s victory against Bengal.

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Gaikwad smacked seven sixes in an over vs UP

Ruturaj Gaikwad entered record books in the game against Uttar Pradesh. In the all-important quarterfinal against UP, the 25-year-old smashed seven sixes in as many balls to plunder 42 runs in an over.

He saved his best knock and smacked an unbeaten 220 runs in just 159 deliveries. During that inning, Gaikwad created history after he smashed a total of seven home runs in an inning. Maharashtra won that game easily by 58 runs and qualified for the semi-final of VHT 2022.

  • Gaikwad continued his rich vein of form against Assam in the semi-final.
  • The Maharashtra skipper scored 168 runs in just 126 balls.
  • He also hit 18 fours and six maximums in that inning.
  • With the help of Gaikwad’s 168 runs, his side reached the 350-run mark and won the game by 12 runs.

Vijay Hazare Trophy Final: Record Breaking Ruturaj Slams Ton in the Final; It’s raining records for Maha Skipper: Check Details

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Gaikwad played a solid knock of 108 runs against Saurashtra in the final

Maharashtra were in some trouble after they lost their first wicket on the score of just eight runs. However, it did not affect Gaikwad. The right-handed batter played cautiously at the start of his innings, but paced his innings well as he completed his third hundred in the knockout games.

  • Gaikwad finished as the second highest run getter in VHT 2022.
  • He scored 660 runs in just five innings.
  • He scored four centuries in the competition.
  • Gaikwad averaged 220 with his strike rate being 113.59.
  • Gaikwad highest came against UP where he smashed an unbeaten 220.

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