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IPL 2026: 31 Matches, 1000+ Runs, Marathmola Ruturaj Gaikwad’s ‘Such’ Record, Impossible To Break Even Jadeja-Raina
Samira Vishwas | May 16, 2026 6:24 AM CST

CSK captain Rituraj Gaikwad’s new record
Completed 1000 runs as captain
Rituraj is leading the 31st match in a row

Tata IPL 2026 Ruturaj Gaikwad: Against Lucknow at Ekana Stadium Chennai Super Kings The match is on. The thrill of IPL is on. Honorary Captain of Chennai Super Kings in IPL Rituraj Gaikwadhas been increased by Captain Rituraj Gaikwad has created history with his batting. He has crossed the 1000 run mark in 31 innings in his IPL career. He has created a great record in his name.

Rituraj Gaikwad has made this record while playing against Lucknow. Today’s match is an important match for Chennai Super Kings. 2 runs were needed to complete today’s 1000 run mark. He has created this record in the second over. The second over from Lucknow is bowled by Akash Singh.

Rituraj Gaikwad is among the captains who have completed 1000 runs for Chennai. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has completed 1000 runs for Chennai before Rituraj Gaikwad. Rituraj Gaikwad has led the way as captain in 31 innings. He has scored one century and 8 fifties as captain.

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Rituraj Gaikwad has equaled the record of India’s greatest batsman Sachin Tendulkar and surpassed Chennai legends Suresh Raina and Ravindra Jadeja. Rituraj Gaikwad became the first Indian batsman to complete the fastest 1000 runs in IPL history. Earlier master blaster Sachin Tendulkar completed 1000 runs in 31 innings while playing for Mumbai Indians.

Who is Akash Maharaj Singh?

In IPL 2026, many young players grabbed everyone’s attention with their skills and strong performances. A new name has now been added to this list which is Akash Maharaj Singh. The left-arm fast bowler of Lucknow Super Giants created a sensation with back-to-back wickets against Chennai Super Kings. He also dismissed highly experienced batsmen like Sanju Samson and Rituraj Gaikwad.

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Akash Singh made it to the playing eleven for the first time this season. Lucknow Super Giants, already out of the playoff race, gave Akash a chance against CSK and he impressed. Akash bowled very sparingly in his four overs and took three wickets for just 26 runs.


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