CSK vs GT: Ruturaj Gaikwad or Shubman Gill – Who will have a Bigger Impact?

Chennai Super Kings have a crucial match against Gujarat Titans on Tuesday (March 26) in the IPL 2024. The two franchises are being led by two new captains this season, Ruturaj Gaikwad for CSK and Shubman Gill for GT.

Both teams made a winning start to their campaign this year. CSK’s massive transition from MS Dhoni to Gaikwad was quite welcoming and amicable, whereas GT had to appoint Shubman as the new captain after Hardik Pandya’s sudden departure from the franchise.

Both new captains have started off their IPL stint as captain with a victory. Gaikwad led his team to a win over RCB and Gill found the entire Ahmedabad alongside him as the Titans inflicted a sour homecoming for Hardik Pandya and his Mumbai Indians.

Ruturaj Gaikwad and Shubman Gill IPL Stats

Ruturaj Gaikwad made his IPL debut in 2020, comparatively later than Shubman Gill, whose debut was back in 2018. Gaikwad’s IPL journey has been solely with CSK and the 27-year-old has 1812 runs across 53 IPL matches. He has won two IPL titles with the Super Kings.

Gill started his IPL journey with KKR in 2018 but switched to Gujarat in 2022. He has already won the title with GT and reached the final last year. The 24-year-old has 2821 IPL runs in 92 matches.

CSK vs GT: Ruturaj Gaikwad or Shubman Gill – Who will have a Bigger Impact?

Shubman Gill and Ruturaj Gaikwad both made a decent start to the IPL 2024. They didn’t flourish properly with the bat in their respective first matches this season, but will play a crucial role this season.

Gill is younger and has no prior captaincy experience at this level. The Punjab-born is a talented batter and he will have to replicate his last season’s performances with the willow again. It can sometimes be overwhelming if things don’t go right, that is why the Titans may need a win at the Chepauk.

Gaikwad has captained Maharashtra in the past. But his biggest advantage is he has MS Dhoni beside him to guide and teach the tricks. Home support is also another factor which will thrive Gaikwad. Regarding this match, the CSK captain may have a bigger impact on the proceedings.