Gaikwad, who struggled in CSK’s first eight matches Indian Premier League ,IPL) The season was at its best on Sunday as he hit a decent century with six sixes and as many fours Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH).
Gaikwad scored 99 runs in 57 balls and shared a partnership of 182 runs. Devon Conway (85 not out), which is now CSK’s highest opening stand in IPL history.
CSK get back on track with a 13-run win over SRH in Maharashtra Cricket Association Stadium in Pune.
Ruturaj Gaikwad (99) and Devon Conway (85*) starred in CSK’s 13-run win over SRH as the duo’s massive partnership took CSK to 202/2, batting first.
In a post-match presentation, ‘Player of the Match’ Gaikwad said: “Good and it came off as a win, this knock feels more special. There will be times where you get one or two good deliveries. And you will get unlucky here and there. With everyone near you and those around you, you have the support and confidence that you have.
“Personally I don’t like to believe in form. Whatever score you scored in the last game, you have to start from zero. I believe in starting every game from zero and that has helped me. More Liked to play more pace it brings out the best in me,” he said.
Talking about his partnership with Conway, Gaikwad said, “It took a lot of thought process. I was asking him (Conway) to take his time. I have played here because it is my home ground, I have to Know this wicket and I just had to keep chatting with him to keep going,” he said.
Brief scores: Chennai Super Kings 202/2 (Ruturaj Gaikwad 99, Devon Conway 85*; T Natarajan 2-42) beat Sunrisers Hyderabad 189-6 (Nicholas Pooran 64*, Kane Williamson 47; Mukesh Choudhary 4-46) 13 defeated by runs.