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.