Ruturaj Gaikwad Breaks MS Dhoni’s Record As CSK Captain After 17 Years for Major Feat admin, April 23, 2024 Ruturaj Gaikwad led an outstanding innings and stunned spectators with an unbeaten century, while Shivam Dube contributed with a swift 66 runs, allowing CSK to dominate at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. Gaikwad, who took over the CSK captaincy from Dhoni this season, made history by becoming the first CSK captain to achieve a century in the IPL, and also set a new record for the highest score by a CSK captain in the IPL. This remarkable feat overshadowed MS Dhoni’s highest IPL score of 84*. It is important to note that Gaikwad, as an opener, had more opportunities to face deliveries compared to Dhoni, who usually batted in the middle order. In their match against Lucknow Super Giants, Gaikwad’s brilliant innings along with Dube’s aggressive half-century propelled Chennai Super Kings to reach a competitive total of 210 for four. Gaikwad and Dube shared a 104-run partnership for the fourth wicket, revitalizing the Super Kings’ innings after a slow start. Gaikwad’s exquisite innings was the key factor in achieving this total, especially after the early departure of Ajinkya Rahane. Unlike the trend of power-hitting in this IPL, Gaikwad displayed classic stroke-play, skillfully placing the ball to the boundaries. He reached his fifty without hitting a single four but maintained an impressive strike-rate. Gaikwad’s partnerships with teammates, particularly Daryl Mitchell and Ravindra Jadeja, also contributed to the team’s total. Dube’s arrival at the crease provided relief to Gaikwad, as the left-hander unleashed powerful hits, securing CSK’s first six of the innings. Gaikwad eventually reached his century with a boundary after playing a pivotal role in a 100-run partnership with Dube. Chennai Super Kings