In the 17th match of IPL 2025, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) are all set to play against Delhi Capitals in their third home game of the season. CSK’s captain, Ruturaj Gaikwad, may be uncertain for the match due to an injury scare. Although he is not entirely ruled out, he might play to lead the team. However, if he plays, he could potentially become Mitchell Starc’s target for the day.
Ruturaj’s struggle against Left-Arm pacers
Australia’s great and Delhi Capitals player, Mitchell Starc, is a left-arm pacer. He has enjoyed significant success in the T20 format and continues to be a lethal bowler in IPL 2025. Discussing Ruturaj Gaikwad’s performance against left-arm pacers in the IPL so far, he has struggled against them. Ruturaj Gaikwad has faced left-arm fast bowlers in T20 matches with a strike rate of 120.7 but has been dismissed 11 times while scoring 292 runs, resulting in an average of only 26.5.
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs left-arm pacers
| Statistic | Performance |
|---|---|
| Strike Rate | 120.7 |
| Runs Scored | 292 |
| Dismissals | 11 |
| Batting Average | 26.5 |
Starc and Gaikwad in IPL 2025
Both Mitchell Starc and Ruturaj Gaikwad are having great seasons in the IPL this year. Mitchell Starc is the top wicket-taker for his team so far. In just 2 matches, he has scalped 8 wickets. Talking about Ruturaj Gaikwad, the batsman is the top run-scorer for CSK. In 3 innings, he has scored 116 runs, including two half-centuries in 3 matches, highlighting his performance. This top form and amazing record promise a big battle between the two during the CSK vs DC match today.
