Ruturaj Gaikwad completes 100 IPL sixes, enters elite CSK club
What's the story
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad has completed 100 sixes in the Indian Premier League. The star opener reached the milestone with his third maximum in the IPL 2026 affair against Gujarat Titans at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. As Gaikwad has not represented any other IPL franchise other than CSK, he became the fourth batter to complete 100 sixes for the five-time champions.
Knock
A brilliant hand from the skipper
CSK got off to a poor start as they were reduced to 37/4. Owing to the same, Gaikwad had to be cautious. His first 37 balls resulted in just 20 runs. However, he shifted gears brilliantly toward the end as CSK posted a fighting 158/7. Gaikwad, who hit four sixes in the game, added 59 runs with Shivam Dube (22) during his stay.
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First fifty of the season for Gaikwad
Gaikwad scored an unbeaten 74 off 54 balls, hitting six fours and four sixes. This was a much-needed knock from the opener's blade as he had not touched the 30-run mark even once across his other seven outings this season. He went past 20 just twice. Gaikwad's IPL 2026 tally now reads 178 runs at 25.42 (SR: 121.08).
Stats
A look at Gaikwad's stellar numbers
Gaikwad's IPL journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. He took 79 matches to complete a century of sixes (now 101) for the Super Kings, as per ESPNcricinfo. Overall, he has raced to 2,680 runs in the league at an impressive average of 38.84 (SR: 136.24). His record includes two centuries and 21 fifties, with his highest score being an unbeaten 108.
Club
Gaikwad joins these names
As mentioned, Gaikwad is now among just the four batters with 100-plus IPL sixes in CSK colors. He has joined MS Dhoni (234), Suresh Raina (180), and Shivam Dube (106) in this illustrious club. Meanwhile, Gaikwad is also CSK's fourth-highest run-getter in the league. The only batters ahead of him are Dhoni (4,865), Raina (4,687), and Faf du Plessis (2,721).
Impact
Gaikwad's contributions to CSK's success
Since joining CSK in 2020, Gaikwad has been a key player for the team. His standout season was in 2021 when he scored 635 runs at an average of 45.35 and a strike rate of 136.26, winning the 'Orange Cap' for most runs and leading his team to their fourth IPL title. 2023 was another season that saw him compile over 500 runs (590).
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