IPL 2021: Ruturaj Gaikwad absorbed pressure well, his innings vs MI was special, says CSK coach Stephen Fleming

Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming echoed captain MS Dhoni’s phrases, saying Ruturaj Gaikwad’s 88-run knock towards Mumbai Indians was actually particular and the younger opener absorbed strain nicely.

Gaikwad laid the muse with an unbeaten 58-ball 88 earlier than Dwayne Bravo led a wonderful bowling show to energy Chennai Tremendous Kings to a crushing 20-run win over Mumbai Indians within the IPL 2021 in Dubai on Sunday.

CSK have been lowered to 24 for 4 on the finish of the powerplay however Ruturaj Gaikwad got here up with an aesthetic inning (88 not out) to assist them submit 156 on the board within the quota of 20 overs.

“Yeah, it was very particular. We have now had tabs on him for a while. Even final time we have been right here, we rushed him again given the form he was in from Covid-19 as a result of that is how a lot regard and respect now we have for his capability. The best way he completed off the IPL final yr in Dubai set him up for the primary half in India and innings towards Mumbai Indians was actually particular,” Fleming stated throughout a digital press post-match convention.

“If you find yourself the one to offer your crew an opportunity, that’s, much more, particular so the way in which he went about his work and absorbed strain, it was actually right down to his hand that we have been capable of create strain so it was a outstanding inning actually,” he added.

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