Ruturaj Gaikwad achieved the highest List A batting average by an Indian, surpassing Virat Kohli, with a remarkable average of 57.69 after scoring a century in the Vijay Hazare Trophy game against Mumbai. Gaikwad’s consistent performance in domestic one-day cricket, coupled with his recent ODI century against South Africa, has solidified his position in the Indian team, making selection decisions more challenging. Despite Kohli’s upcoming return to the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Gaikwad’s record-breaking feat cements his status as one of India’s premier List A batters alongside global stalwarts like Michael Bevan and Sam Hain.
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