Ruturaj Gaikwad completes 1,000 IPL runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium
18 May 2026
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) ace Ruturaj Gaikwad has completed a milestone of 1,000 Indian Premier League (IPL) runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
The opening batter attained the landmark with his third run against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Match 63 of the IPL 2026 season on Monday.
Notably, Gaikwad averages a stunning 52-plus at the venue. Here are the key stats.
Gaikwad averages 54-plus at this venue
Fact
Having played 25 IPL games at the Chepauk, Gaikwad has breached the 1,000-run mark. He averages a solid 52-plus, as per ESPNcricinfo. His strike rate reads 138-plus. He owns 8 IPL fifties and a century at this venue.
3rd batter with 1,000-plus runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium
Fact
Gaikwad has become the 3rd batter with 1,000-plus IPL runs at MA Chidambaram Stadium. Mahendra Singh Dhoni leads the show with 1,547 runs from 75 matches at 40.71. He is followed by Suresh Raina, who managed 1,498 runs from 56 games at 29.96.
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