Ruturaj Gaikwad talked almost his Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opening partner Faf du Plessis after the pair played a critical part within the team’s seventh win within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021.
Therefore, CSK’s opening stand of 71 off 50 balls made a difference the group chase down Royal Challengers Bangalore’s (RCB) target of 156 with 11 balls to save, enabling their walk to the no.1 spot within the IPL 2021 points table.
As such, Ruturaj Gaikwad and Faf du Plessis have been a really fruitful opening combine for CSK in this edition of the competition. Emphasizing the significance of the opening stands and his work condition with Faf du Plessis.
“The opening partnership is always important, whether you are chasing or setting the target. The new ball was coming onto the bat; we just had to play good cricketing shots and ensure we stayed beyond six overs as well. he said
“We complement each other very well, we know when to attack when to rotate the strike and which bowler to attack. Our communication is crystal clear,” he added
Ruturaj Gaikwad
After a brilliant match-defining 88 not out in CSK’s win against Mumbai Indians (MI) on Sunday, Ruturaj Gaikwad once more top-scored for his side in their triumph against RCB. His 26-ball 38 helped CSK lay the foundation for the chase.
“Happy with the win, but not happy that I couldn’t finish the game. I just try and be consistent and contribute for the team irrespective of the situations and demands,” added Ruturaj Gaikwad.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is presently the fifth-highest run-getter in IPL 2021, with 322 runs at a normal of 40.25, striking at 136.4. He’s 100 runs behind Orange Cap holder Shikhar Dhawan (422 runs). The others on the list are KL Rahul (380 runs), Faf du Plessis (351 runs), and Mayank Agarwal (327 runs).
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