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IND vs SA 2nd ODI: Playing on a different batting number than usual, Ruturaj Gaikwad proved his prowess with an incredible hundred against South Africa in the second ODI here at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh stadium in Raipur on Wednesday. The 28-year-old opener from Maharashtra struck a brilliant 75-ball ton, putting the disappointment of the 1st ODI behind him. Gaikwad's innings featured 12 boundaries and two sixes, helping India reach 358 for 5 after 50 overs.

As per reports, Gaikwad's List A batting average reached 58 as he went past Australian legend Michael Bevan (57.86).

Gaikwad was tested by Marco Jansen with bouncers initially, but he kept his temperament intact.

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Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan tweeted on Wednesday afternoon. “Scoring a hundred at a position he’s never batted in shows the kind of ability this man possesses. Top 💯 by Ruturaj Gaekwad."

Check out other reactions here:

Rutu Is A Top Class Player: KL Rahul

“Rutu is a top-class player. He will get his opportunity at some stage and we are looking forward to giving him the chance and letting him show what he can do and do the job for the team," stand-in captain KL Rahul had said ahead of the first ODI.

India Reach 358 For 5 After 50 Overs

Star batter Virat Kohli scored his 53rd ODI hundred, and Ruturaj Gaikwad notched his maiden ton in the format as India posted a strong 358 for five against South Africa in the second one-dayer here on Wednesday.

Kohli (102, 93 balls) and Gaikwad (105, 83b) added a record 195 runs for the third wicket as India recovered well from 62 for two.

It was Kohli's second hundred in as many matches after going past the three digits in the first game at Ranchi on Sunday.

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