In a thrilling encounter between Chennai Super Kings and Punjab Kings on May 1, 2024, at the Chepauk Stadium, Ruturaj Gaikwad not only exhibited his batting prowess but also etched his name in the record books of the ongoing IPL cricket series.
Winning the toss, Punjab Kings elected to bowl first. Chennai Super Kings, batting first, posted a competitive total of 162 runs for the loss of 7 wickets in their allotted 20 overs. Ruturaj Gaikwad, the captain of the Chennai team, played a crucial knock, scoring 62 runs off 48 balls, including 5 fours and 2 sixes.
With a target of 173 runs to win, Punjab Kings chased down the total comfortably, scoring 163 runs in just 17.5 overs for the loss of only 3 wickets, securing victory by 7 wickets. Despite the loss, Ruturaj Gaikwad innings proved to be exceptional.
Ruturaj Gaikwad impressive performance not only helped his team post a competitive total but also saw him achieve a significant milestone. With his innings of 62 runs in the match against Punjab Kings, Ruturaj Gaikwad surpassed Virat Kohli to become the highest run-scorer in the current IPL series.
Virat Kohli, who had been leading the run-scoring charts, had scored 500 runs in 10 matches. Ruturaj Gaikwad innings took his tally to 509 runs in 10 matches, making him the highest run-scorer in the ongoing IPL 2024 series.
As the IPL 2024 series progresses, Ruturaj Gaikwad consistent performances with the bat have been crucial for the Chennai Super Kings. His remarkable innings against Punjab Kings not only propelled him to the top of the run-scoring charts but also established him as one of the most reliable batsmen in the tournament.
In the list of top run-scorers in the current IPL series, Ruturaj Gaikwad leads with 509 runs, followed by Virat Kohli with 500 runs. Sai Darshan of Tamil Nadu holds the third position with 418 runs, while KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant occupy the fourth and fifth positions with 406 and 398 runs respectively.
Ruturaj Gaikwad consistency and ability to score runs under pressure have been instrumental for Chennai Super Kings, and his stellar performances have certainly made him one of the standout players of IPL 2024.