Ruturaj Gaikwad Joins Elite CSK Sixes Club Amidst Team Struggles

Ruturaj Gaikwad's Milestone Achievement

Ruturaj Gaikwad has made his mark by joining MS Dhoni in a prestigious group of players for the Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In a recent match, he scored an impressive 74 runs off 60 balls, helping his team set a total of 158/7. His innings included four sixes and six fours, bringing his total to 101 sixes for CSK, making him the fourth player in the franchise's history to reach this milestone. MS Dhoni leads the list with 234 sixes, being the only player to surpass 200. Suresh Raina follows with 180 sixes, while Shivam Dube holds third place with 106 sixes. Gaikwad, who joined CSK in 2019, had a breakout season in 2021, earning the Orange Cap with 635 runs and contributing to CSK's championship victory that year.

CSK's Current Performance in IPL 2026

CSK Struggling in IPL 2026

Under Ruturaj's captaincy, CSK has faced challenges this season, securing only three wins out of eight matches, placing them sixth in the points table. The five-time IPL champions began their campaign with a heavy loss to the Rajasthan Royals and suffered another defeat against the Punjab Kings. A subsequent loss to the Royal Challengers Bengaluru added to their woes. CSK finally achieved their first victory against the Delhi Capitals, followed by a win over the Kolkata Knight Riders. However, they could not maintain momentum, losing to the Sunrisers Hyderabad and facing a significant 103-run defeat against the Mumbai Indians. In their latest match, the Gujarat Titans easily chased down a target of 159 runs, with Shubman Gill's team reaching the goal in just 16.4 overs. CSK must win their remaining matches to secure a playoff spot without relying on other teams' results, with their next game against the Mumbai Indians scheduled for May 2.