Ruturaj Gaikwad is considered one of the most consistent opening batsmen for Chennai Super Kings. He has immense experience in the Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali trophies, where he has scored massive runs. He also captains the Maharashtra cricket team in both T20 and List A formats. Due to his consistency, CSK bought him in 2019 at his base price of 20 lakh. The very next year, he played a vital role as an opening batsman, scoring 635 runs in 16 matches with a best score of 101. Since then, he has been a regular member of the team, and through his consistent performances, he has been appointed the captain of CSK.