IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings’ old guns praise Ruturaj Gaikwad: MS Dhoni-led Chennai Super Kings have reached IPL final for a record 9th time and are eagerly waiting for their opponent in the likes of Delhi Capitals or Kolkata Knight Riders. While it has been an all-around team effort, there’s one player who has been exceptional in the ongoing edition for the three-time champions – Ruturaj Gaikwad. In a video posted on CSK’s official Twitter handle, the old guns can be seen praising the youngster who will be playing his first IPL final. For more IPL 2021 live updates, follow us at InsideSport.in
IPL 2021: Chennai Super Kings’ old guns Super Impressed with Ruturaj Gaikwad after youngster smashes 600 runs, Watch Video
CSK posted a video on Tuesday with the caption – SupeRU Fam on RG 31! Straight from#Yellove. In the video, the entire CSK camp can be seen praising Ruturaj Gaikwad who has been in terrific form with the bat. The young CSK opener has amassed 603 runs in 15 innings at an impressive average of 46.38. The video starts with Gaikwad’s partner in crime Faf du Plessis sharing his views on the young batsman from Maharashtra. Check out the video –
📹 SupeRU Fam on RG 31! Straight from #Yellove 💛#WhistlePodu 🦁 @Ruutu1331 pic.twitter.com/4sr1zj7yWz
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) October 12, 2021
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Can Ruturaj Gaikwad finish with Orange Cap? With 603 runs, Ruturaj Gaikwad is currently sitting second in the list of leading run-getter in the IPL 2021. CSK opener is 24 runs shy of the current Orange Cap holder – KL Rahul. With just one more game remaining to play, can Gaikwad finish up with the Orange Cap? On being asked if he is thinking about the Orange Cap, Ruturaj Gaikwad straight away says his focus is only on the trophy.
| Player | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 0 | 4s | 6s |
| KL Rahul | 13 | 13 | 3 | 626 | 98* | 62.60 | 451 | 138.80 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 48 | 30 |
| RD Gaikwad | 15 | 15 | 2 | 603 | 101* | 46.38 | 439 | 137.35 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 61 | 22 |
| S Dhawan | 15 | 15 | 1 | 551 | 92 | 39.35 | 432 | 127.54 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 62 | 14 |
| F du Plessis | 15 | 15 | 2 | 547 | 95* | 42.07 | 399 | 137.09 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 53 | 20 |
| GJ Maxwell | 15 | 14 | 2 | 513 | 78 | 42.75 | 356 | 144.10 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 48 | 21 |
How young Ruturaj Gaikwad sealed an opening slot in Chennai Super Kings? The 2020 season in UAE proved out to be the most forgetful year for the Yellow Army as they failed to make it to the playoffs for the first time in the history of the IPL. The three-time champions then tried different opening options in the 2020 edition before offering Ruturaj Gaikwad an opening slot at the place of Shane Watson, who later announced his retirement. The Maharashtra batter slammed three fifties in six innings he got to play in the 2020 edition and sealed an opening slot with Faf du Plessis.
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