IPL 2020: 'I was dreaming', Ruturaj Gaikwad talks about batting with MS Dhoni

Chennai batsman Ruturaj Gaikw has said that he has been wanting to bat with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni since camp kicked off in Chennai. Gaikw played a sheet anchor's role to perfection as his splendid half-century helped three-time winners get better of sourn rivals Bangalore in ir Dream11 IPL 2020 league match at Dubai International Cricket Stium, Dubai on Sunday. 

makeshift opener scored an unbeaten 51-ball 65 at a strike rate of 127.45 including four boundaries and three maximums. 

'I was dreaming from day...': Ruturaj Gaikw

"I am feeling good but personal milestone doesn't matter much until and unless you win for your team. I was part of squ last year and this year also I didn't get many chances this year also, so this means a lot," Gaikw told bowler Deepak Chahar in a video posted on iplt20.com.

"I was dreaming from day you kw when camp started in Chennai and I h a feeling I might get a game and was hoping to play with Mahi Bhai and obviously make a partnership. It helps me a lot, coming it from Mahi Bhai that keeps focusing on next games," he ded.

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Chennai avenge ir reverse fixture loss

Bangalore could only man to post 145/6 in ir 20 overs despite an 82-run third-wicket stand between skipper Virat Kohli (50) and AB de Villiers (39) after winning toss and electing to bat first. 

In reply, young opener Ruturaj Gaikw anchored Chennai's run chase with his maiden IPL half-century (65)* as former champions got past finish line by eight wickets and eight balls to spare. 

MS Dhoni & Co. will next be seen in action against two-time winners Kolkata at Dubai International Stium, Dubai on Thursday. 

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(Im Courtesy: BCCI/IPL)

(With ANI Inputs)