Ruturaj Gaikwad Career Statistics
| Format | Matches | Runs | Average | Centuries / Fifties | Top Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ODI | 9 | 228 | 28.50 | 1 / 1 | 105 |
| T20I | 23 | 633 | 39.56 | 1 / 4 | 123 not out |
Statistics are as listed in the source used for this profile. He was named in India’s Test squad for the West Indies tour in June 2023, but the source lists no Test appearances.
Breakthrough in Domestic and IPL Cricket
He first came to notice with Maharashtra and in the IPL with Chennai Super Kings, who bought him at the 2019 auction. He made his IPL debut in 2020, and the 2021 season, in which he won the Orange Cap with 635 runs, established him as a key top-order player.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Records and Milestones
- IPL Orange Cap in 2021, with 635 runs.
- Captained India to the men’s cricket gold medal at the 2022 Asian Games.
- Vijay Hazare Trophy record for most centuries in a single edition, with 12 in 2022-23, according to the source.
- Scored a T20I century against Australia in 2023.
Ruturaj Gaikwad Awards and Honours
| Year | Honour |
|---|---|
| 2021 | IPL title with Chennai Super Kings; IPL Orange Cap; IPL Emerging Player of the Season |
| 2022 | Asian Games gold medal, as captain |
| 2023 | IPL title with Chennai Super Kings |
| 2024 | Fastest List A century for Maharashtra (57 balls, against Services) |
| 2025 | Man of the Series, India A against South Africa A (210 runs) |
Batting Style
Gaikwad bats in the top order with a compact technique and a willingness to score through the off side and down the ground. His early domestic record, including Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare centuries, shows an ability to convert starts into large innings.
