Updated October 2026 | All stats are as of the end of IPL 2026 (final played 31 May 2026).
Ruturaj Gaikwad IPL stats, quick answer: here is Ruturaj Gaikwad’s complete IPL record from 2020 to the end of IPL 2026.
- Matches: 85 (2020 to 2026)
- Runs: 2839 at an average of 38.36 and a strike rate of 135.64
- Highest score: 108*
- Hundreds / fifties: 2 / 22
- Sixes: 107
- Teams: Chennai Super Kings
- IPL titles: 2 (2021, 2023)
- Player of the match awards: 12
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Ruturaj Gaikwad IPL Stats: Career Overview and Headline Numbers
Ruturaj Gaikwad came through at Chennai Super Kings, won the Orange Cap in their 2021 title-winning season and succeeded MS Dhoni as captain in 2024. He is known for his classical, low-risk method at the top of the order.
Career Story
Gaikwad’s IPL career has been spent entirely at Chennai Super Kings. He made 0 and 5 in his first two matches in 2020 and lost his place, then returned for the last three games of the season and scored three fifties in a row (65, 72 and 62), the one bright spot in Chennai’s worst campaign. That form carried into 2021, when he scored 635 runs, won the Orange Cap at 24 and helped Chennai win their fourth title, including a maiden hundred against Rajasthan.
His game is built on timing rather than power. He hit the ball along the ground through the off side more than most openers of his era, which made him consistent but slower than the hitters who came after him. His strike rate rose from 136.27 in 2021 to 147.50 in 2023, the season Chennai won their fifth title.
Gaikwad succeeded MS Dhoni as Chennai captain on the eve of IPL 2024. He scored 583 runs that season, including an unbeaten 108 against Lucknow, but Chennai narrowly missed the playoffs. In 2025 an elbow fracture ended his season after five matches, and Dhoni took the captaincy back for the remainder.
His seasons follow a clear pattern. In every full season since 2021 he has scored at least 337 runs, and in three of them he passed 580. Only MS Dhoni and Suresh Raina have scored more IPL runs for Chennai than his 2,839.
Gaikwad has come close to hundreds almost as often as he has made them. In 2022 he was out for 99 against Sunrisers Hyderabad, in a season when Chennai finished ninth, and he made 92 in the opening match of 2023 against Gujarat. His two IPL hundreds both came unbeaten, 101* against Rajasthan in 2021 and 108* against Lucknow in 2024, which is typical of a batter who prefers to bat through an innings rather than risk getting out. His 2026 season, 337 runs at a strike rate of 123.44, was the slowest of his full seasons, at a time when the league as a whole was scoring faster than ever.
For fans, Gaikwad’s value is easiest to see in Chennai’s results. In the two title seasons in which he played a full part, 2021 and 2023, he scored 635 and 590 runs, and in both of those finals he gave Chennai a start: 32 against Kolkata in 2021 and 26 off 16 balls against Gujarat in 2023.
Both of his hundreds took exactly 60 balls, and both came in defeats: Rajasthan chased down his 101* in Abu Dhabi in 2021, and Lucknow overhauled his 108* at Chepauk in 2024, a reminder that his runs have often been Chennai’s only resistance on difficult nights.
Ruturaj Gaikwad has played 85 IPL matches across 7 seasons. With the bat he has 2839 runs from 84 innings, which ranks him 35th on the all-time run-scoring list. He has been dismissed 74 times, giving an average of 38.36, and he scores at 135.64 runs per 100 balls, with 260 fours and 107 sixes.
Where he bats
| Batting position | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opener (1-2) | 74 | 2649 | 40.75 | 135.64 |
| Top order (3-4) | 9 | 190 | 23.75 | 136.69 |
| Middle order (5-7) | 1 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Ruturaj Gaikwad has batted most often as opener, 74 of his 84 innings. Batting position here is the order in which a batter first appeared at the crease.
How he gets out
| Dismissal | Times | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Caught | 59 | 80% |
| Bowled | 8 | 11% |
| Run Out | 3 | 4% |
| Stumped | 2 | 3% |
| Lbw | 2 | 3% |
In wins and defeats
| Result | Innings | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team won | 42 | 1826 | 52.17 | 139.18 |
| Team lost | 42 | 1013 | 25.97 | 129.71 |
In matches his team won, Ruturaj Gaikwad averages 52.17 at a strike rate of 139.18; in defeats, 25.97 at 129.71. The gap is a rough measure of how often his innings have decided games.
Teams Played For and How He Moved Between Them
| Team | Seasons | Matches | Runs | Wickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chennai Super Kings | 2020-2026 | 85 | 2839 | 0 |
He started with Chennai Super Kings in 2020 and stayed until 2026. Ruturaj Gaikwad has spent 7 seasons in the IPL with just one franchise, a rarity in a league built on auctions.
How his role changed
| Season | Average batting position | Innings |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2.3 | 6 |
| 2021 | 1.0 | 16 |
| 2022 | 1.2 | 14 |
| 2023 | 1.2 | 15 |
| 2024 | 2.0 | 14 |
| 2025 | 2.8 | 5 |
| 2026 | 2.0 | 14 |
In his first three seasons Ruturaj Gaikwad batted at an average position of 1.5; in his last three it was 2.3. He has moved down the order over time, into more of a finishing role.
Batting Record Season by Season
| Season | Team | Mat | Runs | Avg | SR | 50s | 100s | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | CSK | 6 | 204 | 51.00 | 120.71 | 3 | 0 | 72 |
| 2021 | CSK | 16 | 635 | 45.36 | 136.27 | 4 | 1 | 101* |
| 2022 | CSK | 14 | 368 | 26.29 | 126.46 | 3 | 0 | 99 |
| 2023 | CSK | 16 | 590 | 42.14 | 147.50 | 4 | 0 | 92 |
| 2024 | CSK | 14 | 583 | 53.00 | 141.16 | 4 | 1 | 108* |
| 2025 | CSK | 5 | 122 | 24.40 | 150.62 | 2 | 0 | 63 |
| 2026 | CSK | 14 | 337 | 28.08 | 123.44 | 2 | 0 | 74* |
- 2020 (Chennai Super Kings): 204 runs in 6 matches, average 51.00, strike rate 120.71, best 72. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 72 off 53 balls against KKR on 29 Oct 2020. Chennai Super Kings finished 7th in the league table.
- 2021 (Chennai Super Kings): 635 runs in 16 matches, average 45.36, strike rate 136.27, best 101*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 101* off 60 balls against RR on 2 Oct 2021. Chennai Super Kings finished 2nd in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2022 (Chennai Super Kings): 368 runs in 14 matches, average 26.29, strike rate 126.46, best 99. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 99 off 57 balls against SRH on 1 May 2022. Chennai Super Kings finished 9th in the league table.
- 2023 (Chennai Super Kings): 590 runs in 16 matches, average 42.14, strike rate 147.50, best 92. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 92 off 50 balls against GT on 31 Mar 2023. Chennai Super Kings finished 2nd in the league table. His team won the title.
- 2024 (Chennai Super Kings): 583 runs in 14 matches, average 53.00, strike rate 141.16, best 108*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 108* off 60 balls against LSG on 23 Apr 2024. Chennai Super Kings finished 5th in the league table.
- 2025 (Chennai Super Kings): 122 runs in 5 matches, average 24.40, strike rate 150.62, best 63. He batted mostly at number 3 or 4. His best innings was 63 off 44 balls against RR on 30 Mar 2025. Chennai Super Kings finished 10th in the league table.
- 2026 (Chennai Super Kings): 337 runs in 14 matches, average 28.08, strike rate 123.44, best 74*. He batted mostly as an opener. His best innings was 74* off 60 balls against GT on 26 Apr 2026. Chennai Super Kings finished 8th in the league table.
His most productive season was 2021, with 635 runs. His leanest full season was 2026, when he averaged 28.08. He passed 400 runs in 3 of his 7 seasons.
Highest Scores and Centuries
| Score | Balls | 4s | 6s | For | Against | Date | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108* | 60 | 12 | 3 | CSK | LSG | 23 Apr 2024 | Lost |
| 101* | 60 | 9 | 5 | CSK | RR | 2 Oct 2021 | Lost |
| 99 | 57 | 6 | 6 | CSK | SRH | 1 May 2022 | Won |
| 98 | 54 | 10 | 3 | CSK | SRH | 28 Apr 2024 | Won |
| 92 | 50 | 4 | 9 | CSK | GT | 31 Mar 2023 | Lost |
| 88* | 58 | 9 | 4 | CSK | MI | 19 Sep 2021 | Won |
| 79 | 50 | 3 | 7 | CSK | DC | 20 May 2023 | Won |
| 75 | 44 | 12 | 0 | CSK | SRH | 28 Apr 2021 | Won |
| 74* | 60 | 6 | 4 | CSK | GT | 26 Apr 2026 | Lost |
| 73 | 48 | 5 | 5 | CSK | GT | 17 Apr 2022 | Lost |
Ruturaj Gaikwad has 2 IPL hundreds: 101* against RR on 2 Oct 2021; 108* against LSG on 23 Apr 2024. His team won 16 of the 24 matches in which he passed 50.
Strike Rate and Average by Phase of Innings
| Phase | Runs | Balls | Dismissals | Average | Strike rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powerplay (overs 1-6) | 1394 | 1088 | 34 | 41.0 | 128.1 |
| Middle (7-15) | 1149 | 836 | 30 | 38.3 | 137.4 |
| Death (16-20) | 296 | 169 | 10 | 29.6 | 175.1 |
Most of Ruturaj Gaikwad’s runs have come in the powerplay phase (1394 runs, 49% of his total). His fastest scoring comes in the death phase, at 175.1 runs per 100 balls. Phase splits use the over in which each ball was bowled.
Records Held and Milestones Reached
| Milestone | Date | Opponent | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| IPL debut | 22 Sep 2020 | RR | Sharjah Cricket Stadium |
| First IPL fifty | 25 Oct 2020 | RCB | Dubai International Cricket Stadium |
| First IPL hundred | 2 Oct 2021 | RR | Sheikh Zayed Stadium |
| 1000 IPL runs | 1 May 2022 | SRH | Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium |
| 2000 IPL runs | 14 Apr 2024 | MI | Wankhede Stadium |
Records and honours: Orange Cap 2021. He sits 35th on the all-time run-scoring list.
Related record pages: most sixes in IPL history, most wickets in IPL history, fastest century in IPL history, Orange Cap winners, Purple Cap winners.
Performance Against Each Opposition
| Opponent | Runs | Avg | SR | HS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gujarat Titans | 440 | 55.00 | 140.58 | 92 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 428 | 47.56 | 147.08 | 99 |
| Mumbai Indians | 380 | 47.50 | 149.61 | 88* |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 334 | 41.75 | 133.07 | 72 |
| Rajasthan Royals | 279 | 39.86 | 129.77 | 101* |
| Punjab Kings | 270 | 30.00 | 114.89 | 62* |
| Delhi Capitals | 264 | 24.00 | 120.55 | 79 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 238 | 47.60 | 164.14 | 108* |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 206 | 22.89 | 121.18 | 65* |
Ruturaj Gaikwad’s most productive opponent has been Gujarat Titans, against whom he has 440 runs at a strike rate of 140.58. Figures include matches against defunct franchises such as Deccan Chargers and Pune Warriors where relevant.
Home vs Away Splits
| Venue type | Runs | Avg | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 1012 | 50.60 | 136.39 |
| Away | 620 | 28.18 | 145.88 |
| Neutral | 1207 | 37.72 | 130.35 |
Home means a match in his franchise’s home city. Neutral covers seasons played wholly or largely away from home grounds (2009 in South Africa, the UAE in 2014 and 2020, the 2021 hub format and the 2022 league stage in Maharashtra).
His most-played grounds
| Ground | Matches | Runs | SR |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) | 25 | 1012 | 136.39 |
| Wankhede Stadium | 12 | 338 | 120.71 |
| Dubai International Cricket Stadium | 8 | 357 | 129.35 |
| Sharjah Cricket Stadium | 4 | 83 | 118.57 |
| Arun Jaitley Stadium | 4 | 164 | 147.75 |
| Dr DY Patil Sports Academy | 4 | 74 | 117.46 |
His most productive ground is MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): 1012 runs in 25 innings at a strike rate of 136.39.
Playoff and Knockout Record
| Season | Stage | Opponent | Batting | Bowling | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Qualifier 1 | DC | 70 (50) | – | Won |
| 2021 | Final | KKR | 32 (27) | – | Won |
| 2023 | Qualifier 1 | GT | 60 (44) | – | Won |
| 2023 | Final | GT | 26 (16) | – | Won |
In 4 playoff matches, Ruturaj Gaikwad has 188 runs at a strike rate of 137.23. His teams won 4 of those games, and he has played in 2 finals.
Captaincy Record
Gaikwad succeeded MS Dhoni as Chennai Super Kings captain in 2024.
Awards Won
- Player of the match 12 times
- Orange Cap 2021
- IPL champion: 2021, 2023
Three Defining Performances
The three below are his most decisive IPL performances by impact on the result, followed by two more that rank close behind.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: 70 off 50 balls against Delhi Capitals. 10 Oct 2021, Dubai International Cricket Stadium (Qualifier 1): DC batted first and made 172/5, led by Prithvi Shaw 60 (34), with Josh Hazlewood 2/29 the pick of the CSK bowlers. CSK replied with 173/6, Ruturaj Gaikwad 70 (50) top-scoring as Tom Curran 3/29 did the damage for DC. CSK won by 4 wickets. Player of the match: Ruturaj Gaikwad.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: 99 off 57 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. 1 May 2022, Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium: CSK batted first and made 202/2, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad 99 (57), with T Natarajan 2/42 the pick of the SRH bowlers. SRH replied with 189/6, Nicholas Pooran 64* (33) top-scoring as Mukesh Choudhary 4/46 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 13 runs. Player of the match: Ruturaj Gaikwad.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: 98 off 54 balls against Sunrisers Hyderabad. 28 Apr 2024, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 212/3, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad 98 (54). SRH replied with 134, Aidan Markram 32 (26) top-scoring as Tushar Deshpande 4/27 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 78 runs. Player of the match: Ruturaj Gaikwad.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: 60 off 44 balls against Gujarat Titans. 23 May 2023, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk) (Qualifier 1): CSK batted first and made 172/7, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad 60 (44), with Mohammed Shami 2/28 the pick of the GT bowlers. GT replied with 157, Shubman Gill 42 (38) top-scoring as Ravindra Jadeja 2/18 did the damage for CSK. CSK won by 15 runs. Player of the match: Ruturaj Gaikwad.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad: 108* off 60 balls against Lucknow Super Giants. 23 Apr 2024, MA Chidambaram Stadium (Chepauk): CSK batted first and made 210/4, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad 108* (60). LSG replied with 213/4, Marcus Stoinis 124* (63) top-scoring as Matheesha Pathirana 2/35 did the damage for CSK. LSG won by 6 wickets. Player of the match: Marcus Stoinis.
He played in IPL 2026, for Chennai Super Kings. This page will be updated after every season.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many runs has Ruturaj Gaikwad scored in the IPL?
Ruturaj Gaikwad has scored 2839 IPL runs in 84 innings at an average of 38.36 and a strike rate of 135.64 (as of the end of IPL 2026).
Which teams has Ruturaj Gaikwad played for in the IPL?
Chennai Super Kings.
What is Ruturaj Gaikwad’s highest IPL score?
108*.
Has Ruturaj Gaikwad won an IPL title?
Yes, 2: 2021, 2023.