Bengaluru, Sept. 5 -- Ruturaj Gaikwad's stunning 184-run innings powered West Zone to a commanding total of 438 in the first innings of the Duleep Trophy 2024-25 semifinal 2 against Central Zone.
Making a comeback after an elbow injury that kept him out for several months, Gaikwad walked in at 10 for 2 on the opening day and displayed masterful control, timing, and patience. His innings, crafted off 206 balls, included a carefully paced progression: 72 balls to his fifty, 59 balls from 51 to 100, and just 47 deliveries from 101 to 150, exemplifying a rare blend of grit and aggression.
Supporting Gaikwad, Tanush Kotian contributed a patient 76, while Shardul Thakur added a brisk 64. The late session saw spinners Harsh Dubey and Saransh Jai...