New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- Ruturaj Gaikwad stole the show in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy with a masterclass 134 off 131 balls for Maharashtra, etching his name in the record books.

After being left out of the squad for New Zealand ODIs, Gaikwad, who had scored his maiden ODI ton against South Africa last year, delivered his second ton of the ongoing season and levelled with Ankit Bawne's record for joint-most centuries in the tournament's history, both having 15 each.

While Bawne's tons have come in 101 matches, Gaikwad took just 59 matches to reach there.

He achieved this feat against Goa in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy on Thursday. Gaikwad's statement century against Goa was not a wasted effort either.

His fighting 134* in 131 ball...