Fans react as Ruturaj Gaikwad hits a dazzling century in Buchi Babu Trophy 2025

Ruturaj Gaikwad finally found his rhythm with the bat, much to the relief of his fans and Maharashtra cricket supporters. After enduring a rough start to the Buchi Babu Trophy 2025, where he could only manage scores of 1 and 11 against Chhattisgarh, the stylish right-hander responded in the best possible way – with a century. His return to form has sparked excitement across social media, especially with a busy domestic season ahead.

Ruturaj Gaikwad lights up Buchi Babu Trophy

Coming in at No.3 with the score at 64/1, Gaikwad showed patience early on before opening up with his trademark drives and elegant strokes. Partnering with youngster Arshin Kulkarni, he stitched together a mammoth 220-run stand that completely turned the game in Maharashtra’s favor. Kulkarni himself played a magnificent knock of 146 off 190 deliveries before falling to Aman Jainwal, but by then, the pair had already put their team in a commanding position.

So far Gaikwad had managed 104*, decorated with 10 well-timed boundaries. For a player who has carried the burden of expectations as Maharashtra’s batting spearhead and CSK’s IPL captain, this knock comes as a timely reminder of his class. Fans flooded social media with celebratory posts, calling the century a “statement innings” after his lean run in the opening clash.

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Timely knock ahead of Duleep Trophy

The timing of this century couldn’t have been better for Gaikwad. This is expected to be his last appearance in the ongoing Buchi Babu Trophy, as he will soon join the West Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy – a prestigious domestic tournament that often serves as a stepping stone for national selection.

Given his initial struggles, the 28-year-old needed a big innings to silence doubts and boost confidence. With this century, he not only helped Maharashtra fight but also ensured he carries form into the bigger stage of the domestic season. For Gaikwad, the road ahead looks promising, and for his fans, the hope is that this century is the beginning of another golden run with the bat.

Here’s how fans reacted:

HUNDRED FOR RUTURAJ GAIKWAD IN BUCHI BABU TROPHY…!!!!

– A Dream start for Ruturaj in the domestic season. 💛 pic.twitter.com/54W19Tr2vJ

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) August 26, 2025

Century for Ruturaj Gaikwad 💛. pic.twitter.com/jfuPR8CoaY

— ITZ__MSD🐐 (@Ahamed_dhoni011) August 26, 2025

🚨Century for Starboy Ruturaj Gaikwad 💥🔥

100 off just 122 balls & no celebration at all, The comeback has just started, keep cooking my boy 💥💛 pic.twitter.com/1vgvkBoB54

— Navneet 🚩 (@MSDian067) August 26, 2025

Century for Ruturaj Gaikwad in Buchi Babu Trophy 💛#RuturajGaikwad pic.twitter.com/ewZPhNa4K9

— WhistlePodu Army ® – CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) August 26, 2025

Good comeback by Ruturaj Gaikwad after 4 months 💛🫠

He didn’t even celebrate his century 💛😹pic.twitter.com/jJqAeTTtCT

— Prakash (@definitelynot05) August 26, 2025

Ruturaj Gaikwad reminds us why patience is power.

A century on return — calm, composed, and commanding.

This isn’t a comeback story, it’s a statement The journey has only just begun. 🫡💙 pic.twitter.com/54W3QlkpY2

— Naitik  (@Naitiks31) August 26, 2025

This hundred hits different… because it came after so long 🥹✨ pic.twitter.com/enWmRS59cd

— Ruturaj Gaikwad FC (@SparkleRuturaj) August 26, 2025

Tell haters, Ruturaj Gaikwad is back with a century https://t.co/TxV4RRF1yU pic.twitter.com/vuoIYWOiPY

— Rutu 👑 (@RG_ERA_31) August 26, 2025

Century for our own Starboy Ruturaj Gaikwad 😭🤍 needed this for so many reason, hope he gets back on track onwards! pic.twitter.com/gY5MKVAbNI

— Vaibhav’ (@WhyyySoMuch) August 26, 2025

Ruturaj Gaikwad scores a brilliant ton, holding the innings together, 100* (122) against Himachal Pradesh in the Buchi Babu Tournament 2025-26. 🏏#MCA #mcacricket #cricketmaharshtra #TeamMaharashtra #teammaha #RuturajGaikwad pic.twitter.com/V1KR523QZu

— Maharashtra Cricket Association (@MahaCricket) August 26, 2025

EXCELLENT HUNDRED FOR RUTURAJ GAIKWAD. 🌟

Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed a brilliant Hundred in the Buchi Babu Tournament – Rutu is back. pic.twitter.com/XTGYvHnnAQ

— Tanuj (@ImTanujSingh) August 26, 2025

Hundred for Ruturaj Gaikwad in Buchi Babu Trophy! 💯👏

What a comeback 👌#RuturajGaikwad #BuchiBabu #BuchiBabuTrophy #BuchiBabuTournament pic.twitter.com/uGxed8xsww

— Saabir Zafar (@Saabir_Saabu01) August 26, 2025

100* for Ruturaj Gaikwad off 122 balls in Buchi Babu Tournament. pic.twitter.com/Im7geZwhBq

— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) August 26, 2025

Absolutely Sensational at the Buchi Babu Tournament! 🔥**

Ruturaj Gaikwad once again reminded us why he’s regarded as one of the finest modern-day batsmen.

From an early setback to staging a remarkable comeback with a masterclass innings, his composure stood out brilliantly pic.twitter.com/moSpXRvJHO

— SACHIN 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 (@LeoChennaiIPL) August 26, 2025

Tell haters, Ruturaj Gaikwad is back with a century pic.twitter.com/wM7khRXyHB

— RG 🇦🇷 (@Stan_Rutu_31) August 26, 2025

Ruturaj Gaikwad is Back with a Century 👑

We’re TRULY BACKKK.pic.twitter.com/wtvRyUFJ3L

— J D 🙂 (@JD_Trolls2) August 26, 2025

Century up for Kaptaan Saab Ruturaj Gaikwad 💛🫡💛
Him doing good is therapy fr 🤩 pic.twitter.com/wfHAu0aNhL

— Grok7_CSK💛 (@Grok7C65913) August 26, 2025

CENTURY BY RUTURAJ GAIKWAD IN BUCHI BABU TROPHY pic.twitter.com/fOTX9PT19Q

— Forever_Yellove (@loyal_cskian) August 26, 2025

Imagine Samson and Rutu in the CSK Team ; one starts shit and ends on a high note while the other starts strong and becomes shit. Perfectly balanced. #RuturajGaikwad pic.twitter.com/ghpoJ8g4aI

— Avnish Tiwari (@avnishh26) August 26, 2025

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