CSK's Ruturaj Gaikwad Smashes Second Century In Losing Cause, Joins Unwanted Company
Chennai : Chennai Super Kings (CSK) skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad on Tuesday made an unfortunate record, as he joined the company of Virat Kohli, Sanju Samson and Hashim Amla to have smashed two or more centuries in a losing cause.
Gaikwad made this unfortunate record during the match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at the Chepauk Stadium.
In the game, Gaikwad brought up his second IPL century, scoring 108* in 63 balls, with 12 fours and three sixes at a strike rate of 180.00.
The most centuries by a player in a losing cause in the IPL is by Virat Kohli from Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Rajasthan Royals (RR) skipper Sanju Samson, and former Punjab Kings batter Hashim Amla are other two players with two centuries in a losing cause.
Gaikwad also joined the elite list of CSK stars, Murali Vijay and Shane Watson, who have scored two centuries for the franchise in the IPL. Michael Hussey, Brendon McCullum, Suresh Raina and Ambati Rayadu have a century each for CSK.
In eight matches during the ongoing season, Gaikwad has scored 349 runs at an average of 58.16, with a strike rate of over 142, with a century and two fifties. He is the second-leading run-scorer this season.
