India, April 15 -- Chennai Super Kings have had a mixed start to this Indian Premier League season but have kept their hopes for qualification alive after a statement pair of wins against Delhi and Kolkata Knight Riders. Despite the team's turnaround, CSK's captain Ruturaj Gaikwad finds himself under spotlight again due to his batting approach as an opener this season.

Despite his lack of runs, CSK went on to post a comfortable total of 212 against, thanks largely to the efforts of his opening compatriot Sanju Samson, who scored a brilliant knock of 115 off just 56 balls. Against KKR, Gaikwad fell cheaply after finding a fielder with his first aggressive shot, with Ayush Mhatre showing more attacking flow when he came in.

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