Ruturaj Gaikwad's Triumphant Return in Raipur

Ruturaj Gaikwad made a big comeback in the second ODI against South Africa. He scored his first-ever century in this format. It was a special moment for him and his fans. Gaikwad had been out of the ODI team since 2023. He earned his spot back after doing well in the India A series. But his first match in Ranchi didn't go as planned. He scored only 8 runs. The match in Raipur started well for India. They were batting first. But they lost two wickets quickly. Yashasvi Jaiswal and Rohit Sharma were both out early. Virat Kohli came in and looked strong right away. He hit a six off the first ball he faced. Gaikwad joined Kohli after the early wickets. He started carefully but soon found his rhythm. He reached his half-century in 52 balls. Then, he shifted gears and scored his century in the 34th over. It was a big moment for him. The crowd in Raipur loved it. They cheered loudly when he reached his century. Kohli hugged him, and the team stood up to applaud. But soon after, Gaikwad was out for 105 runs. The crowd gave him a standing ovation. Fans were happy for Gaikwad. They praised him for his hard work and dedication. It was a great comeback for him.