In IPL 2024, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s batting prowess has been a sight to behold, especially since taking on the mantle of CSK captain. After a tentative start, Gaikwad has regained his form, showcasing a brilliant century in the last game against LSG and now, against SRH, he’s once again proving his mettle with a classy fifty.
Facing Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Ruturaj Gaikwad initially played cautiously but soon found his rhythm, displaying his trademark pull shot for a boundary in the second over. The fourth over saw him unleash a flurry of boundaries against Shahbaz Ahmed, repeating the feat against Bhuvneshwar Kumar in the following over.
Even with Rahane’s departure, Ruturaj Gaikwad maintained his momentum, peppering the boundaries with exquisite shots. His half-century arrived in the 9th over, accentuated by a maximum off Pat Cummins.
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With Ruturaj Gaikwad in sublime form, CSK appears poised for another substantial total. The opener’s quest for a century adds to the team’s confidence, especially with their deep batting lineup waiting to make its mark. As the innings progresses, Gaikwad’s contribution remains pivotal for CSK’s success in the match.
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Skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad setting the platform at the halfway stage 💛
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Earlier in the game, SRH skipper, Pat Cummins won the toss and decided to field first as they were expecting some dew. SRH decided to drop Mayank Markande to add an extra batter, but CSK made no changes to their XI.
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Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana
Sunrisers Hyderabad (Playing XI): Abhishek Sharma, Travis Head, Aiden Markram, Heinrich Klaasen (wk), Nitish Reddy, Abdul Samad, Shahbaz Ahmed, Pat Cummins (c), Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jaydev Unadkat, T Natarajan
