GT vs CSK: Ruturaj Gaikwad was simply excellent with the bat as the four-time champions Chennai Super Kings posted 178 in their allotted 20 overs. The opening batter played a blazing knock of 92 runs in just 50 balls. The batter might feel a bit unlucky as he was caught out on a full toss by Alzarri Joseph. Nevertheless, the netizens praised the young batter as they called him the ‘Backbone’ of CSK batting. Follow IPL 2023 LIVE updates with InsideSport.IN
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GT vs CSK: ‘Backbone of CSK’ Netizens in Awe as Ruturaj Gaikwad slams 92 in IPL 2023 Opener, Check Out
Ru tu the Star! 🚀⭐#GTvCSK #WhistlePodu #Yellove 🦁💛 pic.twitter.com/R3jH7bczNU
— Chennai Super Kings (@ChennaiIPL) March 31, 2023
Gaikwad was taken care of by Alzarri Joseph in the 18th over with a high full toss. Before getting out, the classy Maharashtra batter hammered 92 runs in 50 balls, including 4 fours and 9 sixes in which three of the biggies were smashed to Joseph himself. But the West Indian pacer made a great comeback after going for plenty in his first over to pick the wickets of Gaikwad and Ravindra Jadeja (1 off 2) in the same over.
Meanwhile, CSK’s senior all-rounder Moeen Ali praised Gaikwad for his antics with the bat. “Obviously, it is a score which is great to have, probably, a little disappointed. We could have got 15-20 more runs. Yeah, Ruturaj was amazing. He made the wicket look easy. Also, it was a good track to bat. Unbelievable, well Chennai support is always amazing. it’s an amazing crowd, an amazing atmosphere. Can’t wait to battle it out in the second innings,” Moeen said at the mid-innings break.
There will never be a young player better than Ruturaj Gaikwad. pic.twitter.com/H9QbSKAbdg
— ` (@rahulmsd_91) March 31, 2023
As mentioned above, the defending champions will require 179 runs to win their opening encounter in IPL 2023. The home-side will back itself to chase the total down.
50 up for Ruturaj Gaikwad!🥳💛 pic.twitter.com/jP9qxpIp0t
— WhistlePodu Army ® – CSK Fan Club (@CSKFansOfficial) March 31, 2023
GT vs CSK: ‘Backbone of CSK’ Netizens in Awe as Ruturaj Gaikwad slams 92 in IPL 2023 Opener, Check Out
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