Archive · 9 Jan 2026
Gaikwad Sets List A Records
Ruturaj Gaikwad, a cricket player, hit a really good score of 134 runs in a match.
He did this in 131 balls and hit 8 fours and 6 sixes.
This was his 20th century in List A cricket and his 15th in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, which is a record.
He did this in only 59 innings, which is really fast.
His average in List A cricket is now the highest in the world, even higher than famous players like Michael Bevan and Virat Kohli.
Even though he did well, he was not picked for the Indian team's next series.
Some experts think this was a mistake because he is a good player.
Meanwhile, Ravindra Jadeja, another cricket player, scored 52 runs in 39 balls in a different match.
He was picked for the Indian team's next series because of his good performance.
Jadeja's team, Saurashtra, scored a lot of runs, and he helped them by scoring quickly and hitting boundaries.
Ruturaj Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 134 off 131 balls, including 8 fours and 6 sixes, setting new List A records.
Gaikwad equaled the record for the most centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy with his 15th century in 59 innings and achieved his 20th List A century in just 95 innings.
Gaikwad's List A average is now 58.72, the highest among players with at least 50 innings, surpassing Michael Bevan and Virat Kohli.
Despite his recent form, Gaikwad was not selected for India's upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, which has surprised experts and fans.
Ravindra Jadeja scored an unbeaten 52 off 39 balls in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, his 19th List A half-century, and was selected for the ODI squad against New Zealand.
- Who
- Ruturaj Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja
- What
- Gaikwad set new List A records, while Jadeja performed well in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and was selected for the ODI squad.
- When
- January 8, 2026 (specific dates for the series: January 11, 14, 18, 2026)
- Where
- Dr Soni Stadium (Gaikwad's match) and Alur (Jadeja's match), India
- Why
- Gaikwad aimed to anchor Maharashtra's innings and achieve personal milestones. Jadeja aimed to contribute to Saurashtra's total and secure his spot in the ODI squad.
Gaikwad's Exclusion from ODI Squad
Jadeja's Inclusion in ODI Squad
Selection Decision
Gaikwad's Exclusion from ODI Squad
Gaikwad's exclusion from the ODI squad against New Zealand has surprised experts and fans, given his recent form and records.
Jadeja's Inclusion in ODI Squad
Jadeja's inclusion in the ODI squad is justified by his recent performances in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, including a crucial half-century and strong all-round contributions.
- Player
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Record Equaled
- Most centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy (15)
- Innings Taken
- 59
- Total List A Centuries
- 20
- Innings for 20 Centuries
- 95
- List A Average
- 58.72
- Match Context
- Maharashtra vs. Goa, Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Runs Scored
- 134* (131 balls)
- Player
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Runs Scored
- 52* (39 balls)
- Total List A Half-Centuries
- 19
- Match Context
- Saurashtra vs. Gujarat, Vijay Hazare Trophy
- Series
- India vs New Zealand ODIs
- Series Dates
- January 11, 14, 18, 2026
Sources
After ODI squad snub, Ruturaj Gaikwad equals Vijay Hazare Trophy record with 15th century
Ruturaj Gaikwad Creates History; Achieves Unprecedented Feat; Becomes First Player In The World To...
Ruturaj Gaikwad Continues To Smash Records, Chennai Super Kings Star Goes Past Michael Bevan And Virat Kohli In Elusive List
Vijay Hazare Trophy: Ravindra Jadeja stars with 19th List A fifty as Saurashtra post 383/4 vs Gujarat
Ex-India opener questions Pant's ODI role ahead of NZ series: 'Keeping him around without giving him a single game'
Robin Uthappa on Ruturaj Gaikwad: ‘In Indian cricket, it is important to strike when the iron is hot’
Gaikwad's Record-Breaking Reply To Selectors