Orange Cap: CSK Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad's stunning IPL Journey

Author: Subhi Saxena Date: 02/05/24 Credit: Instagram Credit: Instagram

Ruturaj Gaikwad

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IPL Debut

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Matches

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Runs

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Centuries and fifties

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Boundaries

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Orange Cap

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CSK Captaincy

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IPL 2024: Top 5 Players to Watch Out for in Today's SRH vs RR Match

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