Secret of Rituraj Gaikwad in IPL 2023, Virat Kohli’s Record is Not in Danger

IPL 2023: So far 8 matches have been played in IPL 2023 and in this there has been a ‘rainfall’ of the batsmen. So far in the tournament, a score of more than 200 runs has been scored three times, while six times the teams have been able to score between 175 and 200 runs. After eight matches of the tournament, if any player has won the most accolades, then it is Rituraj Gaikwad of Chennai Super Kings. In a way, Rituraj’s rule over the bowlers has been maintained. Whether it is a fast bowler or a spinner, Rituraj has rained fours and sixes while giving advice to everyone.

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Rituraj Gaikwad has so Far Scored 149 Runs in two Matches of the Tournament at an Average of 74.50

Rituraj Gaikwad has so far scored 149 runs in two matches of the tournament at an average of 74.50, the most important thing is that during this period his strike rate has been 183.95. During these two innings, he has hit 7 fours and 13 sixes. Which is proof of being a dangerous batsman in T20 format. He was close to scoring a century in the opening match of the tournament but unfortunately got out for 92 runs. During his innings, he faced 50 balls and hit four fours and nine sixes.

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The way Rituraj Gaikwad has batted so far, cricket veterans have praised him a lot. Of course, many matches are yet to be played in the tournament. But Rituraj is at the forefront of the Orange Cap race at the moment. Let me tell you, 26-year-old Rituraj, born in Pune, has captured the Orange Cap in IPL 2021. He scored a total of 635 runs in 16 matches this season at a strike rate of 136.26.

The Kind of Form Rituraj is in at the Moment

The kind of form Rituraj is in at the moment. He is being considered as the strongest contender to win the Orange Cap. This time in IPL 2023, another record is on the radar of Rituraj Gaikwad. This is the record for scoring the most runs in a single edition of IPL. The record of scoring the most runs in an IPL is in the name of Virat Kohli. Virat, who played for Royal Challengers Bangalore, scored 973 runs in the year 2016. Which is the highest number of runs in an IPL. This time in the IPL, if the Chennai team was able to take its campaign further, then Rituraj Can break records. However, it will also depend on how the performance of this Chennai star batsman goes on in the upcoming matches.