Ruturaj Gaikwad
India · Chennai Super Kings
Right-hand bat · Right-arm off break
CSK's chosen successor to Dhoni
Role
Top-order Batsman, Captain
Batting
Right-hand bat
IPL Team
CSK
DOB
31 January 1997
Biography
Ruturaj Gaikwad became the youngest CSK captain in 2024 after Dhoni handed over leadership. A technically correct opener, Ruturaj has been among the most consistent IPL performers for four consecutive seasons.
Career Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 8 | 412 | 58.6 | 95.2 | 1 | 3 |
| T20I | 32 | 880 | 31.2 | 138.7 | 0 | 8 |
| Test | 6 | 222 | 22.2 | 54.2 | 0 | 1 |
🏏 IPL Career
95
Matches
3,300
Runs
38.2
Average
132.5
Strike Rate
Career Milestones
✨ Career Highlights
- ⭐Orange Cap winner 2021 (635 runs)
- ⭐Most runs for CSK in 2024 season
- ⭐Youngest CSK captain since Dhoni
- ⭐Best IPL career average (38+) for active opener
Fantasy Cricket Tips — Ruturaj Gaikwad
IPL 2026 captaincy, venue & matchup analysis
₹8.5 Cr
Opener / CSK captain — reliable anchor for any format
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ SL Captain at Chepauk. High floor, strong home record.
Chepauk (home ground: avg 55+, SR 140+). Ahmedabad (GT, high-scoring).
Eden Gardens (KKR's spin attack neutralises him). Wankhede (MI pace dominates).
Lower ownership away from Chepauk. Away games = GL differential opportunity.
Chepauk: captain as anchor. Flat decks: depends on batting order (watch for No.3 move).
Left-arm seam: dominant. Right-arm spin: neutral — will rotate strike.
Chepauk IPL 2026: 380 runs at SR 138. CSK captain decisions: 75% win rate.
Most underrated captaincy pick in IPL 2026. Don't fade him at Chepauk home games.