Published 15:49 IST, April 4th 2023
CSK vs LSG: Ruturaj Gaikwad leaves a big dent on IPL presentation car with ferocious shot
During the CSK vs LSG IPL 2023 match 6, Ruturaj Gaikwad hit 4 sixes, one of which caused a dent on the Tata Tiago IPL presentation car. CSK beat LSG by 12 runs.
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CSK vs LSG: Chennai Super Kings opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has showcased an emphatic batting display in first two IPL matches of Chennai Super Kings. youngster who has been an emsemble part of MS Dhoni's core CSK group has been effortlessly dealing in fours and sixes in this season. CSK opener took Luckw Super Giants bowlers to cleaners on Monday. Gaikwad hit four maximums in match against LSG including one that left a dent on Tata Tiago, car which was stationed on ground as a presentation of what super striker of season will receive at end of season.
During 5th over of Chennai Super Kings' innings, Ruturaj Gaikwad hit 3 sixes of Krishnappa Gowtham. Two of m landed safely outside boundary but remaining one left an expensive mark. last delivery of 5th over saw Gaikwad coming down track and striking it towards extra cover rope. ball landed on Tata Tiago EV and hence a huge dent was mapped on car, right between two handles.
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In match, Ruturaj Gaikwad made 57 runs and played a crucial role in CSK winning match by 12 runs. In opening encounter of IPL 2023, CSK went up against Gujarat Titans, and in that match as well Gaikwad was highest scorer. He scored 92 runs off 50 balls, but CSK turned out to be second best team on day, as GT won match by 5 wickets.
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CSK vs LSG: IPL 2023 match 6
Batting first in 6th match of IPL 2023, Chennai Super Kings put on 217 on board courtesy of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway's explosive batting at top. Chasing huge total, LSG got a flying start as Kyle Myers picked apart quickies of CSK. At 79/0 after 5.2 overs, LSG were on course to chase total, however, as spin was introduced, pendulum swung outrightly in CSK's favor. Moeen Ali became protagonist for Chennai Super Kings, picking up 4 on day. Despite losing wickets at regular intervals, Super Giants were still in hunt but in end, y remained 12 runs short.
15:22 IST, April 4th 2023