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IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad set to achieve new record in league's history

Updated On: 23 April, 2026 03:16 PM IST | Sujay Shivalkar

In the IPL 2026 match against Mumbai Indians (MI), Chennai Super Kings' (CSK) Ruturaj Gaikwad is set to achieve a new record. Here's all you need to know (Pics: File Pic)

Ruturaj Gaikwad (Pic: File Pic)

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Ruturaj Gaikwad (Pic: File Pic)
The mega clash of the IPL 2026 between arch-rivals, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), is all set to be played on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

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The mega clash of the IPL 2026 between arch-rivals, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI), is all set to be played on Thursday at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai

Ahead of the match, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is just four maximums away from completing his tally of 100 sixes in the league's history

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Ahead of the match, CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad is just four maximums away from completing his tally of 100 sixes in the league's history

So far, he has registered 96 sixes in 77 IPL matches for the Chennai-based franchise

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So far, he has registered 96 sixes in 77 IPL matches for the Chennai-based franchise

The right-handed batsman has been struggling to find form in the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league. It will be interesting to see if he manages to deliver a big knock tonight in Mumbai

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The right-handed batsman has been struggling to find form in the ongoing edition of the cash-rich league. It will be interesting to see if he manages to deliver a big knock tonight in Mumbai

The Super Kings will enter the clash with two wins and four defeats. They have a net run rate (NRR) of -0.780 and four points

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The Super Kings will enter the clash with two wins and four defeats. They have a net run rate (NRR) of -0.780 and four points

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