Chennai, Apr 14 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings’ head coach Stephen Fleming during a warm up session before the start of the Indian Premier League 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai on Tuesday. (ANI Photo)
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Ruturaj Gaikwad has endured a difficult start to the IPL season, managing just 63 runs, averaging 12.60 with three single-digit scores in five outings.
His partner Sanju Samson suffered similar returns before a sublime unbeaten hundred at Chepauk turned the tide.
Ayush Mhatre at No. 3, meanwhile, has effortlessly accumulated 171 runs, including two fifties, at an average of 34.20, striking at 170 in the PowerPlay. The youngster had successfully stepped into an injured Ruturaj’s shoes last season.
Published – April 17, 2026 09:17 pm IST
