IPL 2026: Ruturaj Gaikwad registers slowest half-century of the season, enters all-time unwanted list. cricket news
Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad He got himself into the record books for all the wrong reasons after registering the slowest half-century of IPL 2026 during a tough encounter against Gujarat Titans in Chepauk.Gaikwad’s half-century came off 49 balls, which is not only the slowest half-century of the current season but also the slowest half-century in the Impact Sub era since 2023. The previous slowest half-century this season was a 43-ball effort. Rishabh Pant Against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad.
slowest ipl 50 Chennai Super Kings in ipl53 P Patel vs PBKS Chennai 201051 M Hayden vs MI Gkebarha 200950 M Vijay vs PBKS Mohali 201349 M Vijay vs RR Jaipur 201349 D Smith vs MI Wankhede 201449 R Gaikwad vs GT Chennai 2026This innings joins Gaikwad with names like Parthiv Patel, Matthew Hayden and Murali Vijay among the slowest half-centuries in the history of CSK. While the innings of 74 not out off 60 balls helped CSK reach 158 for 7, it reflected the wider struggles of the batting unit on the day.On a lively Chepauk surface with fast bounce, the Gujarat Titans bowlers dictated the terms early. Mohammad Siraj and Kagiso Rabada Took tremendous carries and made mistakes, due to which CSK’s score in the powerplay became 28 runs for 3 wickets. The early collapse put Gaikwad in a rebuilding role, with the scoring rate slowing down significantly.As wickets kept falling, Gaikwad adopted a cautious approach, dot balls kept increasing and CSK crossed 50 in the 12th over itself. Although he eventually found some flow with a few late fours and sixes, delayed acceleration meant the innings never took off.In a season dominated by high-scoring encounters, this knock stood as a reminder that conditions still dictate the pace, and on this occasion, CSK failed to adapt in time.
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