Ruturaj Dashrat Gaikwad
India
Born
Jan. 31, 1997
Birth Place
Pune, Maharashtra
Height
-
Role
Batter
Batting Style
Right-Hand Bat
Bowling Style
Right-Arm Offbreak
ICC Rankings
| TEST | ODI | T20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batting | - | - | - |
| Bowling | - | - | - |
Career Information
Teams
India,CSK,Maharashtra,India A,India B,India Blue,IND Emerg,India U-23s,Ind Pres XI,,Mah'tra U19,
Batting Career Summary
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 6 | 6 | 0 | 115 | 71 | 19.16 | 157 | 73.24 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 |
| T20Is | 19 | 17 | 3 | 500 | 123* | 35.71 | 357 | 140.05 | 1 | 3 | 49 | 20 |
| FC | 29 | 49 | 2 | 2041 | 195 | 43.42 | 3646 | 55.97 | 6 | 10 | 247 | 27 |
| ListA | 77 | 76 | 5 | 4130 | 220* | 58.16 | 4107 | 100.56 | 15 | 17 | 402 | 119 |
| T20s | 132 | 127 | 14 | 4544 | 123* | 40.21 | 3252 | 139.72 | 6 | 31 | 436 | 172 |
Bowling Career Summary
| M | Inn | B | Runs | Wkts | BBI | BBM | Econ | Avg | SR | 5W | 10W | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODIs | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | None | None | None | 0 | 0 |
| T20Is | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | None | None | None | 0 | 0 |
| FC | 29 | 2 | 13 | 4 | 0 | - | - | 1.84 | None | None | 0 | 0 |
| ListA | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | None | None | None | 0 | 0 |
| T20s | 132 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | - | None | None | None | 0 | 0 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a vital opener and the current captain of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in IPL 2024:
- Age: 27 (born January 31, 1997)
- Batting Style: Right-handed
- Bowling Style: Right-arm medium (rarely bowls)
- IPL Team (2024): Chennai Super Kings (CSK) (Captain)
Playing Style:
- Gaikwad is a free-flowing opener known for his elegant strokeplay and ability to anchor the innings.
- He impressed everyone with his consistency at the top of the order, earning him the orange cap (highest run-scorer) in IPL 2021 with 635 runs.
- His calm demeanor and calculated stroke selection make him a valuable asset at the start of the innings.
IPL Career Highlights:
- Debuted for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2020.
- Played a pivotal role in CSK's successful IPL 2021 campaign with his consistent batting.
- Appointed captain of the Chennai Super Kings for IPL 2024, succeeding the legendary MS Dhoni.
Interesting Note:
- Gaikwad's rise to captaincy at a young age highlights the Chennai Super Kings' faith in his leadership qualities and batting talent.