In a remarkable display of batting prowess, Rituraj Gaikwad etched his name in the record books during the Raipur T20 match between India and Australia. Rituraj Gaikwad, known for his elegant strokeplay and consistency, secured the title of the fastest Indian batsman to reach 4000 T20 runs, surpassing the previous record held by KL Rahul.
Rituraj Gaikwad achieved this milestone in just 116 innings, showcasing his ability to score consistently and make a significant impact in T20 cricket. The young Indian batsman has been a standout performer in various domestic tournaments and the Indian Premier League (IPL), making a mark with his prolific run-scoring.
“Out of the 116 innings, Gaikwad’s T20 journey includes 100 innings in the IPL and other domestic competitions, while 16 innings contributed to his international T20 career. Impressively, he has recorded five centuries in T20 matches, with his latest century coming in a recent match”.
Rituraj Gaikwad’s T20 statistics reflect his batting prowess, boasting a batting average of over 38 and a strike rate exceeding 139. His consistent performances have made him a key player in the T20 format, and his record-breaking achievement adds another layer to his growing cricketing legacy.
While Rituraj Gaikwad is the fastest Indian to reach 4000 T20 runs, the overall record belongs to West Indies’ legendary batsman Chris Gayle, known as the “Universe Boss.” Gayle achieved this feat in 107 innings during the year 2012 and remains the fastest to reach the milestone in T20 cricket.
“In his international career, which commenced in July 2021, Gaikwad has showcased glimpses of his talent. His debut T20 match against Sri Lanka marked the beginning of his international journey. However, due to sporadic performances and injuries, Rituraj Gaikwad faced fluctuations in his international appearances”.
In T20 Internationals, Rituraj Gaikwad has accumulated over 450 runs with an impressive batting average of 38+ and a strike rate of 144+. Additionally, he has ventured into the One Day International (ODI) format, playing four matches and scoring 106 runs.
“As Rituraj Gaikwad continues to make strides in his cricketing career, his record-breaking achievement adds to the anticipation of witnessing more memorable innings and contributions in the T20 arena”.
