Ruturaj Gaikwad is a specialist batsman from India playing for Chennai Super Kings. IPL 2026 fantasy price: 9 Cr on CricketDream.
🏏RUTURAJ GAIKWAD: THE STORY
The first batter to hit seven sixes in an over, and the 2021 IPL Orange Cap winner.
Ruturaj Gaikwad is an orthodox opener with one wildly unorthodox record. In the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy he hit seven sixes in a single over, counting a no-ball, the first time it had happened in any form of cricket.
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Facts worth knowing
- His seven sixes in an over came against Uttar Pradesh in the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final.
- He won the IPL Orange Cap in 2021 with 635 runs and was named Emerging Player of the season.
- He won the IPL with Chennai Super Kings in 2021 and 2023.
- He captained India to the gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games.
- He holds the record for the most centuries in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.
🧠Quick quiz: how well do you know Ruturaj Gaikwad?
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- 1. What record did Gaikwad set in the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy?
- 2. How many runs did Gaikwad make to win the 2021 IPL Orange Cap?
- 3. Which event did Gaikwad captain India to gold at?
🏏PLAYER DETAILS
🌍INTERNATIONAL CAREER
In T20Is, Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 633 runs across 23 matches at an average of 39.56 (SR 143.54), with 1 century and 4 half-centuries. Best score: 123*. In ODIs, Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 329 runs across 12 matches at an average of 36.56, with 1 century and 2 half-centuries. Best score: 105.
| Format | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s | Wkts | Bowl Avg | Eco |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20I | 23 | 633 | 39.56 | 143.54 | 1 | 4 | — | — | — |
| ODI | 12 | 329 | 36.56 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
| M | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | 19 | 3 | 633 | 123* | 39.56 | 143.54 | 4 | 1 | 65 | 24 |
📋PLAYER OVERVIEW
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a specialist batsman representing Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026, priced at 9 Cr on CricketDream.
Across 14 matches this IPL season, Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 628 fantasy points: 45 a game, at 69.8 points per credit.
📊RECENT FORM (LAST 5 MATCHES)
| Match | Runs | Balls | 4s | 6s | Catches | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NZ v IND4 Nov 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 |
| IND v WI3 Oct 2026 | 57 ⭐ | 69 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 85 |
| IND v WI30 Sept 2026 | 31 | 37 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 52 |
| IND v WI27 Sept 2026 | 13 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 |
| CSK v GT21 May 2026 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 40 |
Over the last 5 games, Ruturaj Gaikwad is averaging 42 fantasy points, against 45 for the season. Most recently against NZ: 14. Best of the run was 85. 1 fifty in that stretch.
👥ON CRICKETDREAM
Across Ruturaj Gaikwad's last 15 fixtures, 50% of CricketDream teams started Ruturaj Gaikwad and 4% handed over the captaincy, while Ruturaj Gaikwad averaged 49 fantasy points in those games. The captains who backed Ruturaj Gaikwad got the best return in CSK v LSG: 64 points (128 as captain), with 20% of teams on board.
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🎯FANTASY VERDICT
45 a game at 9 Cr, or 69.8 points per credit, across 14 matches.
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❓FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is Ruturaj Gaikwad?▾
Ruturaj Gaikwad is an orthodox opener with one wildly unorthodox record. In the 2022 Vijay Hazare Trophy he hit seven sixes in a single over, counting a no-ball, the first time it had happened in any form of cricket.
What are the best-known facts about Ruturaj Gaikwad?▾
His seven sixes in an over came against Uttar Pradesh in the 2022-23 Vijay Hazare Trophy quarter-final. He won the IPL Orange Cap in 2021 with 635 runs and was named Emerging Player of the season. He won the IPL with Chennai Super Kings in 2021 and 2023. He captained India to the gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games.
Which IPL team does Ruturaj Gaikwad play for in 2026?▾
Ruturaj Gaikwad is a batsman for Chennai Super Kings.
What are Ruturaj Gaikwad's fantasy stats in IPL 2026?▾
Ruturaj Gaikwad has 628 fantasy points from 14 matches, an average of 45 per game, or 69.8 points per credit at 9 Cr.
Is Ruturaj Gaikwad a good captain pick?▾
Ruturaj Gaikwad averages 45 points a game, which makes a solid vice-captain. As captain, it depends on conditions and the opposition.
What are Ruturaj Gaikwad's international cricket career stats?▾
Ruturaj Gaikwad has international career data across T20I, ODI. Ruturaj Gaikwad's best batting format is T20I: 633 runs in 23 matches with a batting average of 39.56.
How many T20I runs has Ruturaj Gaikwad scored in international cricket?▾
Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 633 runs in 23 T20I matches, averaging 39.56 at a strike rate of 143.54, including 1 century and 4 half-centuries in T20Is. Highest score: 123*.
How many ODI runs has Ruturaj Gaikwad scored in international cricket?▾
Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 329 runs in 12 ODI matches, averaging 36.56, including 1 century and 2 half-centuries in ODIs. Highest score: 105.
How does Ruturaj Gaikwad's IPL performance compare with the international career?▾
In IPL 2026, Ruturaj Gaikwad averages 45 fantasy points per match. Internationally, the best batting average is 39.56 in T20Is.
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