'CSK are becoming dangerous': R Ashwin's bold take after Gaikwad's form turnaround
Ruturaj Gaikwad's resurgence in form, marked by consecutive half-centuries, is making Chennai Super Kings a formidable opponent, according to Ravichandran Ashwin. Gaikwad's composed 67 against Mumbai Indians, following his unbeaten 74 against Gujarat Titans, was crucial in CSK's dominant eight-wicket victory. This win solidifies CSK's playoff contention and hinders MI's chances.
As Ruturaj Gaikwad begins to rediscover his form, former India off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin believes Chennai Super Kings are growing increasingly dangerous with each passing game. Gaikwad, known for his consistency in domestic and franchise cricket, endured a difficult start to IPL 2026. In his first seven matches, the CSK skipper managed just 104 runs, with a highest score of 28.
However, signs of a turnaround emerged in last Sunday’s game against Gujarat Titans, where he struck an unbeaten 74 off 60 balls. He carried that momentum into Saturday’s clash against Mumbai Indians, producing a composed 67 off 48 deliveries. His knock played a key role in CSK’s clinical all-round performance, as they secured an eight-wicket win at the M.
A. Chidambaram Stadium to complete a league double over MI. Speaking on JioHotstar’s ‘Google Search AI Mode Match Centre Live’, Ravichandran Ashwin spoke about Ruturaj Gaikwad’s regaining form: “Everyone was talking about his form.
This innings was a result of the previous game. It was a challenging wicket, the GT game, and the time he spent in the middle and the knock he played, you cannot compare it with the likes of Vaibhav Suryavanshi or Abhishek Sharma. On wickets like these, this is how you should play.