"Rutu>>> Flat track Bully Gill"- Netizens react after Ruturaj Gaikwad hits a classy 79 in CSK vs DC IPL 2023 clash

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) opening batter Ruturaj Gaikwad smashed a magnificent half-century against the Delhi Capitals (DC) today (May 20). Arun Jaitley Stadium in Delhi is the stadium playing host to the clash between CSK and DC, which is the final league game for both sides.

Thanks to the wonderful performances of openers Ruturaj Gaikwad (79) and Devon Conway (87), CSK notched up a mammoth total of 223/3 after opting to bat first. Ravindra Jadeja (20*) and Shivam Dube (22) chipped in with blazing cameos to give CSK's innings a strong finish.

Ruturaj looked in great rhythm on Saturday as he smashed the DC bowlers for seven sixes and three fours. Fans were elated to witness a high-class knock from Ruturaj and took to Twitter to shower praise on him.

Here are some of the best reactions:

Johns.

@CricCrazyJohns

Well played, Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Must win game & Rutu played a fantastic knock with 79 runs from 50 balls.

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Well played, Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Must win game & Rutu played a fantastic knock with 79 runs from 50 balls. https://t.co/wFD40UKW3n

` Frustrated CSKian

@kurkureter

I fall in love with cricket more when Ruturaj Gaikwad plays it

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I fall in love with cricket more when Ruturaj Gaikwad plays it https://t.co/O4h80mEddR

Aufridi Chumtya

@ShuhidAufridi

Appreciation Tweet For Ruturaj Gaikwad 79(50).
What A Player, What A Knock.
Next Big Thing For Sure .

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Appreciation Tweet For Ruturaj Gaikwad 79(50).
What A Player, What A Knock.
Next Big Thing For Sure ✅. https://t.co/rd63wtWVIa

` Frustrated CSKian

@kurkureter

RUTURAJ GAIKWAD! This boy is Special!

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RUTURAJ GAIKWAD! This boy is Special! https://t.co/otUSkyzHvG

Heisenberg ☢

@internetumpire

Honestly, is there any Indian batter right now who plays spin better than Ruturaj Gaikwad? Guy gets in the mood everytime he sees a spinner.

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Honestly, is there any Indian batter right now who plays spin better than Ruturaj Gaikwad? Guy gets in the mood everytime he sees a spinner.

𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐲𝐚𝐬𝐌𝐒𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐧™

@Itzshreyas07

Ruturaj Gaikwad in IPL 2023

At home : 209 runs at 140 SR at 30 AVG

Away from home : 296 runs at 155 SR and 60 AVG 🥵

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Ruturaj Gaikwad in IPL 2023

At home : 209 runs at 140 SR at 30 AVG

Away from home : 296 runs at 155 SR and 60 AVG 🥵👑 https://t.co/wP2Dcv8P7f

𝑻𝑯𝑨𝑳𝑨

@Vidyadhar_R

Ruturaj Gaikwad is a strong anchor and brutal hitter.. A Rare blend of sheer talent.. He will rule this game next decade..

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Ruturaj Gaikwad is a strong anchor and brutal hitter.. A Rare blend of sheer talent.. He will rule this game next decade..

☞🏆𝐃𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐢 𝐑𝐎𝐘🦁☜⁠

@RoyThalaa

RUTURAJ GAIKWAD🧎

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RUTURAJ GAIKWAD🧎

https://t.co/aWHAuc9cq3

♚

@balltamperrer

Ruturaj Gaikwad don’t have common sense to score 25 balls 29 runs to statpad his Century like some players

Our Boy is a Perfect Team Player,
Ruturaj Gaikwad 🫡

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Ruturaj Gaikwad don’t have common sense to score 25 balls 29 runs to statpad his Century like some players 😏

Our Boy is a Perfect Team Player,
Ruturaj Gaikwad 🫡💛 https://t.co/dWWwikkGTp

CricketMAN2

@ImTanujSingh

Top class innings from Ruturaj Gaikwad.

He scored 79 runs from 50 balls including 3 fours and 7 Sixes against Delhi Capitals in big match for CSK. Outstanding innings from a class player. Well played, Rutu!

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Top class innings from Ruturaj Gaikwad.

He scored 79 runs from 50 balls including 3 fours and 7 Sixes against Delhi Capitals in big match for CSK. Outstanding innings from a class player. Well played, Rutu! https://t.co/w30UAZ1x8Z

𓄼𓄹

@thegoat_msd_

He could have easily converted it into 100. But he shows how a Team Man looks like!

Take a Bow Ruturaj Gaikwad!🛐

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He could have easily converted it into 100. But he shows how a Team Man looks like!💛

Take a Bow Ruturaj Gaikwad!🛐 https://t.co/fOScCxEzo7

𓄼𓄹

@thegoat_msd_

Ruturaj Gaikwad - 6, 6, 6

Hence Proved
Rutu>>> Flat track Bully Gill

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Ruturaj Gaikwad - 6, 6, 6

Hence Proved
Rutu>>> Flat track Bully Gill https://t.co/Yn4V84UAib

Abhi

@CoverDrive001

I trust Acceleration skills of Ruturaj Gaikwad

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I trust Acceleration skills of Ruturaj Gaikwad https://t.co/bJZsZ1PeNQ

𓄼𓄹

@thegoat_msd_

When the lights are brightest
Pressure is highest
Crowds are the loudest
The best will arrive
The strongest will survive
The greatest will thrive.

Ruturaj Gaikwad

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When the lights are brightest
Pressure is highest
Crowds are the loudest
The best will arrive
The strongest will survive
The greatest will thrive.

Ruturaj Gaikwad 🔥 https://t.co/Z3zfimTl4O

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@PS0000000000000

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill

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Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill https://t.co/Wu7r9Wl0Cq

` Frustrated CSKian

@kurkureter

Ruturaj Gaikwad against spin

2020-22 2023

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Ruturaj Gaikwad against spin

2020-22 2023
https://t.co/lyOrSk9V0T

Himanshu Pareek

@Sports_Himanshu

Ruturaj Gaikwad making his 50th match for CSK count in style!
#DvsCSK

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Ruturaj Gaikwad making his 50th match for CSK count in style!
#DvsCSK https://t.co/I7Dyw81G3e

Bhavya

@BhavyaaDhoni

It's rare to find a youngster as selfless as Ruturaj Gaikwad, man tries to attack regardless of being concerned about his personal scores. Never gives two cents about personal milestones or 50s/100s, just plays for the team.
Keep him safe @ChennaiIPL 🫶🏻

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It's rare to find a youngster as selfless as Ruturaj Gaikwad, man tries to attack regardless of being concerned about his personal scores. Never gives two cents about personal milestones or 50s/100s, just plays for the team.
Keep him safe @ChennaiIPL ❤️🫶🏻

Mufaddal Vohra

@mufaddal_vohra

Well played, Ruturaj Gaikwad!

79 in 50 balls with 3 fours and 7 sixes. He was on fire today, a terrific innings in his 50th IPL match.

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Well played, Ruturaj Gaikwad!

79 in 50 balls with 3 fours and 7 sixes. He was on fire today, a terrific innings in his 50th IPL match. https://t.co/dlR7CooGmG

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Conway and Gaikwad are quality batters for us; they have a special bond between them: CSK batting coach Mike Hussey

Speaking at the mid-innings break, CSK batting coach Mike Hussey applauded Devon Conway and Ruturaj Gaikwad for their consistent performances and mentioned that the duo shares a special bond on and off the field.

Reflecting on the action in the first innings, Hussey said:

"Would've grabbed it with both the hands had you said this to me at the start of the game. Briliant total on the board, but it's only half the job is done. When talked to few people from the ground, they said, it's the better pitches in the tournament. It did look like it started to slow down at the backend of the innings. Conway and Gaikwad are quality batters for us, they have a special bond between them.

He added:

"Rutu had it with Faf years go and the same relation is now with Conway as well. We wanted Dhoni to bat as late possible, his knee is not 100% still and he wants to come in for the last few overs. He is still hitting the ball long way like he used to."

Do you think DC can chase the target? Sound off in the comments section.

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