Gujarat Titans will go head-to-head against Chennai Super Kings in Indian Premier League 2023 Qualifier 1. Gujarat’s pacer Mohammed Shami has been in incredible form in the tournament so far. For Chennai, their opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been one of their most consistent performers.
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Gaikwad wasn’t at his best in IPL 2022, but he has bounced back with a bang this time around. He has already scored 504 runs this season at an average of 42 and an incredible strike rate of 148.23. With three half-centuries under his name, the right-handed batter would look to continue his rhythm during the playoffs as well.
Shami, on the contrary, has been terrific with the new ball this season and he will carry the responsibility to take the wickets of Chennai up front. He is leading the race for Purple Cap (teammate Rashid Khan also has 24 wickets) with 24 wickets at an economy of 7.70. He has an average and strike rate of 17.66 and 13.75 respectively.
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Mohammed Shami Head to Head Record in IPL History
Shami will start the proceedings for the Titans with the ball, and Gaikwad will be up against him from the very first over. It will be a thrilling battle to watch for the cricket fans considering the quality of cricket both of them have played in IPL 2023.
Gaikwad has so far faced 57 deliveries off Shami in the IPL and has managed to score just 40 runs at a nominal strike rate of 70.17. Although Shami has not dismissed Gaikwad till now, but he has surely managed to trouble him.
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Gujarat Titans Record
IPL 2022 was the first season for Gujarat in the Indian Premier League. Gaikwad has just played three matches against the defending champions, but he has an impressive record against them in the competition.
Rutu running riot raining runs 🥵#TATAIPL is back in town and so are the maximums!#GTvCSK #IPLonJioCinema @Ruutu1331 pic.twitter.com/qRN9unUNR5
— JioCinema (@JioCinema) March 31, 2023
Highest run-scorer for his team against this opposition, Gaikwad has scored 218 runs across three innings at a brilliant average of 72.67. He has scored half-centuries in all of those games and his strike rate has been an impressive 148.30. Clearly, the opener from Maharashtra loves playing against the Titans and he would look to score another big knock against them on Tuesday.
