Mumbai, April 24 -- Chennai Super Kings skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad dedicated his team's massive 103-run win over Mumbai Indians to left-arm pacer Mukesh Choudhary, who returned to play despite the passing of his mother on Tuesday.

Speaking after Thursday's match, Gaikwad acknowledged the emotional challenge Mukesh had gone through and praised his commitment to the team. "Pretty tough on him (Choudhary). I would dedicate this win to him," Gaikwad said at the post-match presentation.

"Coming in from that sad situation, it takes a lot of effort mentally. He came back for the team, he knew we needed him. All glory to him. Even we spoke before... we wanted to win the game and glad everyone chipped in and wanted to be there for him," he added.

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