Chennai, Apr 14 (ANI): Chennai Super Kings’ head coach Stephen Fleming during a warm up session before the start of the Indian Premier League 2026 match against Kolkata Knight Riders at MA Chidambaram Stadium, in Chennai on Tuesday. (ANI Photo) | Photo Credit: ANI Ruturaj Gaikwad has endured a difficult start to the IPL season, managing just 63 runs, averaging 12.60 with three single-digit scores in five outings. His partner Sanju Samson suffered similar returns before a sublime unbeaten hundred at Chepauk turned the tide. Ayush Mhatre at No. 3, meanwhile, has effortlessly accumulated 171 runs, including two fifties, at an average of 34.20, striking at 170 in the PowerPlay. The youngster had successfully stepped into an injured Ruturaj’s shoes last season. Published – April 17, 2026 09:17 pm IST Share this: Click to share on WhatsApp (Opens in new window) WhatsApp Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on Threads (Opens in new window) Threads Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Telegram (Opens in new window) Telegram Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email More Click to print (Opens in new window) Print Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window) Reddit Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window) Tumblr Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window) Pocket Click to share on Mastodon (Opens in new window) Mastodon Click to share on Nextdoor (Opens in new window) Nextdoor Click to share on Bluesky (Opens in new window) Bluesky Like this:Like Loading... Post navigation Karnataka hosts Diplomatic Innovation Dialogue in New Delhi Kochi Corporation tops State in Plan fund utilisation