IPL 2020: Opener Ruturaj Gaikwad doesn't feel 'Chennai's campaign has come to an end'

Chennai batsman Ruturaj Gaikw recently said atmosphere in dressing room is "pretty relaxed" and it does t feel like y are out of competition.

MS Dhoni-led side is first team to be eliminated from competition and it will also be first time that former champions will t be making it to playoffs of marquee tournament since inaugural edition. 

'Does t feel we are out of tournament': Ruturaj Gaikw

"Obviously looking to continue my form and win for team, thing else matters. Hopefully, we finish tournament with a win and continue momentum next year," Gaikw told teammate Shane Watson in a video posted by iplt20.com.

"Atmosphere is pretty relaxed. Does t feel we are out of tournament. atmosphere during first game and during this game was same. It helps a lot," he ded.

Even 'Watto' was really impressed with youngster's gritty kck against a quality bowling attack. "It has been a privilege to see Ruturaj bat so incredibly well and so composed. For a young guy and at a big st like IPL, to be able to bat like he has is very impressive. And to be able to take on guys like Pat Cummins, Ferguson and Sunil Narine," Watson said'.

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Gaikw's anchors Chennai's chase with a second successive 50

opener scored a 53-ball 72 in Chennai's competitive run chase of 173 against Kolkata at Dubai International Stium, Dubai on Thursday. In end, Ravindra Jeja played an outstanding kck as three-time winners snatched victory from jaws of defeat by 5 wickets off final ball of contest. opener was judged Man of Match award for his match-winning kck.

Maharashtra-based cricketer h also played an anchor's role to perfection against sourn rivals Bangalore on Sunday where he went on to score a splendid half-century. 

Both Gaikw, as well as Chennai, will w be hoping to register a consolation win and sign off on a high when y face 2014 finalists Punjab in ir final league match at Sheikh Zayed Stium, Abu Dhabi on Sunday. 

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