Ruturaj Gaikwad has established himself as one of the most reliable batsmen in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in recent years. He made his IPL debut with Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2020, and it was in 2021 that he truly broke out, amassing 635 runs and securing the Orange Cap for the most runs in that season.
His consistent contributions with the bat earned him the captaincy of CSK in 2024, following MS Dhoni’s decision to step down from the role.
Ahead of the IPL 2025 mega auction, the Super Kings retained Gaikwad as their top choice, banking on him to anchor the batting lineup for the years to come.
Here are the top five highest scores by Ruturaj Gaikwad in IPL:
5. 92 vs Gujarat Titans, 2023, Ahmedabad
In the opening match of IPL 2023, Gaikwad delivered a spectacular 92 against Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Batting first, Gaikwad was the standout performer for CSK, as he cruised to 92 off 50 balls, smashing four fours and nine sixes. His efforts helped CSK set a challenging total of 178/7. However, despite his brilliance, CSK lost the match by five wickets.
4. 98 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2024, Chennai
Opening the innings in IPL 2024, Gaikwad played a commanding knock of 98 against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. He led CSK to a massive total of 212/3, with his 98 coming off 58 balls, including 10 fours and three sixes. His stellar innings guided CSK to a 78-run victory, and he was named Player of the Match for his outstanding performance.
3. 99 vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, 2022, Pune
Gaikwad came tantalizingly close to a century in the 2022 IPL against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Pune. He scored 99 off 57 balls, featuring six fours and six sixes, in an excellent opening partnership that saw CSK set a target of 203/2. Thanks to a strong bowling performance by Mukesh Chaudhary, CSK won the match by 13 runs, despite Gaikwad falling just short of his hundred.
2. 101 vs Rajasthan Royals, 2021, Abu Dhabi*
During IPL 2021, Gaikwad played a remarkable unbeaten knock of 101* off 60 balls against Rajasthan Royals in Abu Dhabi. His innings, which included nine fours and five sixes, anchored CSK’s total of 189/4. Despite his brilliant effort, Rajasthan successfully chased the target with vital contributions from Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shivam Dube, winning the match with 15 balls to spare.
1. 108 vs Lucknow Super Giants, 2024, Chennai
Gaikwad’s highest IPL score came in IPL 2024 against Lucknow Super Giants in Chennai. He scored an impressive 108 off 61 balls, leading CSK to a massive total of 210/4. His knock included 12 fours and three sixes, and he formed a 104-run partnership with Shivam Dube. Unfortunately, CSK lost the game by six wickets due to a stunning chase led by Marcus Stoinis, who remained unbeaten on 124.
