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IPL 2026: Gaikwad’s Lean Run Casts A Shadow As CSK Aim To Maintain Winning Momentum

By IANS News April 14, 2026 • 21:06 PM View: 225

Chennai Super Kings: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is enduring a difficult phase with the bat in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026, with his prolonged lean run emerging as a growing concern for the five-time champions despite their recent return to winning ways.

Gaikwad’s performance continued to struggle in Tuesday’s match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), where he scored only seven runs before getting out to a mistimed slog-sweep in the third over off Anukul Roy. This dismissal highlighted a concerning ongoing trend for him, as he has yet to score a half-century in this season, let alone reach 30 runs in an innings. In five innings, he has only accumulated 63 runs, with scores of 6, 28, 7, 15, and 7, which shows he is still searching for his rhythm at the top.

Although CSK ended a three-match losing streak with their victory over Delhi Capitals on Friday, Gaikwad’s performance continues to be a significant concern for the team management. Beyond the statistics, the way he played his innings has attracted notice, especially his difficulty in rotating the strike and keeping the pace during the Power-play.

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