NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad on Wednesday surpassed star Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) batter Virat Kohli to become the leading run-scorer in IPL 2024.
Gaikwad's sensational batting displays have seen him amass an impressive tally of 509 runs in 10 matches at a strike rate of 146.69, eclipsing Kohli's total of 500 runs in 10 games at a strike rate of 147.49 in the ongoing tournament. Both of them have identically scored a hundred and four fifties each so far.
However, it's a matter of time for Kohli to regain the Orange cap in his upcoming match since the difference is of 9 runs only.
The right-hander brought up his third fifty in a row in this IPL with a well-timed six off Punjab Kings stand-in skipper Sam Curran over long-on and it was also the first six in the 17th over of the CSK innings.
Riding on opener Gaikwad's 48-ball 62, CSK reached to a modest 162 for seven in their IPL match at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
Gaikwad's consistent performances throughout the season have been instrumental in CSK's success. His ability to score runs at a brisk pace while maintaining a high strike rate has made him a valuable asset to the team.
The Maharashtra batsman's elegant stroke play and sound technique have earned him praise from cricket experts and fans alike.
