CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad hammers his 17th IPL half-century: Key stats
What's the story
Ruturaj Gaikwad hammered his 17th half-century in the Indian Premier League. The Chennai Super Kings stalwart fell two short of a third IPL century. Gaikwad hit 98 from 54 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 46 in Chennai. He added a 107-run stand alongside Daryl Mitchell before stitching a 74-run partnership with Shivam Dube. CSK have managed 212/3 in 20 overs.
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Gaikwad owns four fifty-plus scores this season
Having played nine matches this season, Gaikwad has already smoked one ton and three half-centuries. He owns 447 runs at an average of 63.85. His strike rate is 149.9. He is the second-highest run-scorer at the moment behind Virat Kohli (500).
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3rd half-century against SRH
Gaikwad's knock was laced with 10 fours and three sixes (SR: 181.48). In 61 IPL matches, Gaikwad owns 2,244 runs at 42.33. His strike rate reads 138.09. In addition to 17 half-centuries, the stylish batter has clobbered two tons. Gaikwad has surpassed 200 IPL fours (207). As per ESPNcricinfo, he has smashed 394 runs versus SRH at 56.28. He owns three half-centuries.
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Decoding his T20 batting numbers
Gaikwad is closing in on 4,500 runs in T20 cricket. He has 4,482 runs at 40.01. He registered his 30th half-century in addition to 6 centuries. His strike rate reads 139.88.
Knock
Gaikwad bats with a lot of finesse
CSK lost Anjinkya Rahane early on before Gaikwad was joined by Mitchell. The two batted beautifully and built a solid 107-run stand. Gaikwad led from the front with a stellar knock. He was undone by tiredness from the heat in the end as T Natarajan dismissed him. After Mitchell's dismissal, Dube came in and fired an unbeaten 39 to forge a solid partnership.
Gaikwad
Gaikwad has struggled against left-arm pacers this season
Gaikwad has failed to get going against left-arm pacers this season. Across eight innings, he has scored 92 runs from 69 balls at a strike rate worth 133.33. Notably, he has been dismissed on four occasions. He averages 23. Natarajan dismissed Gaikwad for the third time in IPL history. The latter owns 35 runs from 26 balls at 11.66 (SR: 134.61).