Ruturaj Gaikwad

Personal Information

NameRuturaj Gaikwad
NationalityindIndia
PositionBatsman
Batting StyleRight hand Bat
Bowling StyleRight arm Offbreak
Playing RoleBatter
IPL TeamChennai Super Kings
Marriage StatusMarried
International DebutIndia (2017—present)
T20i International DebutSri Lanka vs India at Colombo (RPS) - July 28, 2021
One Day International DebutIndia vs South Africa at Lucknow - October 06, 2022
Wife NameUA Pawar
Born atPune, Maharashtra
Current TeamChennai Super Kings, India National Cricket Team
BirthdayJanuary 31, 1997
Age28

Career Information

Ruturaj Gaikwad – India’s Emerging Batting Sensation

Ruturaj Gaikwad is an Indian cricketer known for his elegant batting and consistency. Born on January 31, 1997, he is a right-handed opener who has impressed across formats.

Cricket Career & Stats

  • Test Matches: Yet to make his debut but seen as a promising red-ball player for India.
  • ODIs: A solid top-order batter, he has shown great technique and patience in limited opportunities.
  • T20Is: Known for his aggressive yet composed batting, he has played crucial knocks for India in T20 cricket.
  • IPL: A star performer for Chennai Super Kings, he won the Orange Cap (2021) with 635 runs, proving his dominance in the league. Rituraj Gaikwad was retained by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) for ₹18 Crore in the IPL 2025 auction.

Records & Achievements

  • Vijay Hazare Trophy (2022).
  • India to gold in the 2023 Asian Games (T20 format).
  • Key contributor to CSK’s IPL 2023 title win.

Lesser-Known Facts

  • Sports Legacy: Ruturaj Gaikwad hails from a sports-oriented family—his father was a Defense Research Development Organization (DRDO) employee, and his mother was a teacher, both encouraging his cricketing dreams.
  • Early Inspiration: Though passionate about cricket from a young age, he honed his skills at the Vengsarkar Cricket Academy in Pune, where he was spotted as a future star.

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Batting Career Stats

SeasonTeamMatInnsRunsBallsSRHSBt.AveNO4s6s50s100s
Total-

Career Total

SeasonMatInnsRunsBallsSRHSBt.AveNO4s6s50s100s
IPL666623801739136.86108* 41.758 21791182
ODI6611515773.247119.16016010
T20I2320633441143.53123* 39.564652441
Test000000000000
Total959231282337353.63302100.4712298115233