The Vijay Hazare Trophy has produced some of India’s finest limited-overs talents, but very few have dominated the tournament like Ruturaj Gaikwad. With his latest unbeaten 134-run masterclass, Gaikwad reached 15 centuries, equalling the record for the most hundreds in the history of the tournament.
What makes the achievement special is the speed and consistency with which he reached this landmark. Gaikwad needed just 57 innings to score 15 hundreds — the fastest by any batter in the tournament’s history.
Gaikwad’s latest hundred came at a crucial moment when Maharashtra were struggling at 2 for 3. Showing composure and class, he rebuilt the innings, stayed unbeaten till the end, and carried his side to a competitive total. His innings featured 8 fours and 6 sixes, reflecting a perfect blend of elegance and power.
This century also pushed him over:
- 3330+ Vijay Hazare runs
- 65+ batting average
- 100+ strike rate
- Massive 317 fours and 112 sixes
Gaikwad’s performance has made him not just a consistent run-scorer but a match-winner in every sense.
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Top 10 Players with Most Centuries in Vijay Hazare Trophy
Below is the complete updated list of the top century-makers in Vijay Hazare Trophy history:
Most Hundreds in Vijay Hazare Trophy (All-Time)
| Player | Span | Mat | Inns | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruturaj Gaikwad (MAHA) | 2017–2026 | 59* | 57 | 3336 | 220* | 65.41 | 3177 | 105.00 | 15 | 9 |
| Ankeet Bawane (MAHA) | 2009–2026 | 101* | 94 | 4178 | 184* | 54.97 | 5225 | 79.96 | 15 | 17 |
| Devdutt Padikkal (KNTKA) | 2019–2026 | 35* | 35 | 2651 | 152 | 91.41 | 2786 | 95.15 | 13 | 13 |
| Mayank Agarwal (KNTKA) | 2012–2026 | 78* | 78 | 3735 | 162 | 52.60 | 3767 | 99.15 | 13 | 18 |
| Manan Vohra (CHD/PNJB) | 2014–2026 | 76* | 74 | 2742 | 143 | 38.61 | 3304 | 82.99 | 11 | 9 |
| Robin Uthappa (KER/KNTKA/SAU) | 2008–2021 | 80 | 79 | 3115 | 169 | 40.45 | 3027 | 102.90 | 11 | 14 |
| N Jagadeesan (TN) | 2017–2026 | 62* | 62 | 2737 | 277 | 47.18 | 2905 | 94.21 | 10 | 8 |
| Yashpal Singh | 2008–2019 | 72 | 69 | 3193 | 134* | 60.24 | 3896 | 81.95 | 10 | 21 |
| A Mukund (TN) | 2009–2019 | 63 | 63 | 3048 | 147 | 50.80 | 3727 | 81.78 | 9 | 16 |
| R Samarth | 2014–2026 | 71* | 66 | 3037 | 192 | 51.47 | 3637 | 83.50 | 9 | 18 |
Gaikwad vs Bawane: A Record Race of Two Maharashtra Giants
What makes the top of this list special is that both leading batters are from Maharashtra:
- Gaikwad: 15 hundreds in 57 innings
- Bawane: 15 hundreds in 94 innings
Gaikwad’s strike rate (105.00) and average (65.41) are also significantly higher, showing how dominant he has been in recent years.
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Conclusion
The Vijay Hazare Trophy continues to be India’s most competitive 50-over domestic platform, but Ruturaj Gaikwad’s dominance has set a new benchmark.
With 15 centuries, unbelievable consistency, and unmatched speed of scoring, Gaikwad has carved his name among the greatest List A players in India’s cricketing history.
If his form continues, there is every possibility that he will soon become the undisputed No. 1 on this list.
