New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- A statement century from Ruturaj Gaikwad, half-centuries from Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja were the highlights as first innings action on Thursday's Vijay Hazare Trophy (VHT) match-day concluded.

After being left out of the squad for New Zealand ODIs, Gaikwad, who had scored his maiden ODI ton against South Africa last year, delivered his second ton of the ongoing season and levelled with Ankit Bawne's record for joint-most centuries in tournament's history, both having 15 each. While Bawne's tons have come in 101 matches, Gaikwad took just 59 matches to reach there.

His fighting 134* in 131 balls, with eight fours and six sixes, took Maharashtra to 249/7, with Vicky Otswal (53 in 82 balls, with two fours and two ...