"Captain leading from front" Twitter erupts as Ruturaj Gaikwad becomes first CSK captain to hit an IPL 100

Ruturaj Gaikwad scored 108 off 60 deliveries with 12 fours and three sixes.

Chennai Super Kings’ (CSK) captain Ruturaj Gaikwad faced some early struggles with his batting in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024. However, he has shown steady improvement in his performance over the last few matches. On April 23, 2024, he staged a remarkable comeback by scoring a brilliant century against the Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chepauk, Chennai. Initially feeling the pressure of his new role as captain at the start of the tournament, Gaikwad has now regained his confidence and is batting smoothly.

During his innings, Ruturaj accelerated the scoring, reaching his fifty in just 28 balls. He then continued to bat smartly, maintaining the momentum with timely boundaries and scored the next 50 runs in 29 balls. This century marks his second in the IPL, making him the first CSK skipper to achieve this feat. He concluded his innings with an unbeaten score of 108 runs off 60 balls, featuring an impressive tally of 12 fours and three sixes.

Ruturaj’s exceptional performance has not gone unnoticed. He has sent a clear message to the BCCI that he is ready for selection in the T20 World Cup squad. With selectors closely monitoring his progress, social media has erupted with praise for Ruturaj, with fans urging his inclusion in the T20 World Cup squad.

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CSK post 210/4 after being asked to bat first

Earlier in the game, LSG captain KL Rahul won the toss and asked the hosts to bat first. After two early breakthroughs, Ruturaj Gaikwad stabilized the innings along with Ravindra Jadeja, who scored 16. Later the CSK captain added a 104-run stand off 46 deliveries with Shivam Dube, who scored a 24-ball 66. At the end, CSK reached 210 and set the visitors a huge target of 211 runs to win.

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