Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad led from the front with an unbeaten 107 against Lucknow Super Giants in match number 39 of IPL 2024 played at M Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai on 23rd April.
LSG captain KL Rahul won the toss and decided to field first. Ruturaj Gaikwad showed intent right from the word go putting enough pressure on LSG bowlers. He kept the scoreboard ticking by playing some lovely strokes. Despite two early wickets of Rahane and Mitchell, Gaikwad kept the scoreboard ticking, taking singles, and hitting boundaries with ease.
Gaikwad played the spinners well keeping the strike rotating. CSK captain Gaikwad completed fifty off 28 deliveries. Ravindra Jadeja’s poor innings ended dismissed by Mohsin Khan. Gaikwad made the batting look easy hitting shots against Yash Thakur and other LSG bowlers. It was a superb knock by Gaikwad reaching his century off 56 deliveries. Shivam Dube belted the LSG bowlers with fierce hitting, scoring 66 from 27 balls with 3 fours and 7 sixes.
Gaikwad kept the momentum going for CSK with an unbeaten 108 off 60 balls with 12 boundaries and 3 sixes. Gaikwad became the first CSK captain to score a century in IPL history.
Gaikwad was given a reprieve by Matt Henry. He made use of the chance as he made the batting look comfortable against LSG bowlers. His strike rate increased with some lusty blows which put enough pressure on the opponent. Gaikwad took a single as MS Dhoni hit a boundary off the final delivery to help CSK post 210 for 4. It was a special knock by Gaikwad who kept his cool and did not allow LSG bowlers to settle.
Gaikwad showed his array of strokes against Lucknow Super Giants bowlers keeping the momentum going for CSK. CSK captain ensured that they reach above par total keeping the dew effect in mind
Here’s how fans reacted:
First hundred as CSK's captain. A coming of an age knock. Been batting on a different track today. Played, Rutu 👏 #IPL2024
— Shubh Aggarwal (@shubh_chintak) April 23, 2024
It has been a joy, a privilege to see this display of classic batsmanship from Gaikwad. I will remember this century for a long time. @ChennaiIPL, you have a gem.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 23, 2024
The arrival of the Raja. Ruturaja. The rise of the new dawn. 1st IPL hundred as captain. The Rutu era begins. pic.twitter.com/JR40clw1KR
— Srini Mama (@SriniMaama16) April 23, 2024
Stupendous inning by @Ruutu1331 👏🏾 👏🏾 Led from the front and took charge after the two early wickets. A well deserved 💯#CSKvLSG
— Robin Aiyuda Uthappa (@robbieuthappa) April 23, 2024
Typical Ruturaj Gaikwad knock. You don't remember him struggling one bit. So happy for him.
— Silly Point (@FarziCricketer) April 23, 2024
Sublime class this from Ruturaj. What a gift to the eyes. 💯
— Prasanna (@prasannalara) April 23, 2024
100 off 56 balls at Chepauk >>> 100 (63) and 100 (67)
Ruturaj Gaikwad deserves to open in World Cup 🔥🫡 pic.twitter.com/ot47kQ3PXm
— Dinda Academy (@academy_dinda) April 23, 2024
Well played Ruturaj Gaikwad. Classy knock. Must win game and their captain stepped up. pic.twitter.com/KWg2FOWsBw
— R A T N I S H (@LoyalSachinFan) April 23, 2024
Well played @Ruutu1331 👊🙌👌keep going skipper 🏟️👊#CSKvsLSG @ChennaiIPL https://t.co/wRiMm0zsvk
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) April 23, 2024
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