Faf du Plessis Lauds Ruturaj Gaikwad After CSK's IPL 2026 Win Chennai Super Kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership was lauded by South African cricketer Faf du Plessis following CSK’s 23-run victory over Delhi Capitals in the Indian Premier League 2026. The win marked CSK’s first success of the tournament, ending a six-match home losing streak. Du Plessis, speaking on Star Sports, praised Gaikwad’s tactical discipline and composed captaincy, even during earlier matches where the team faced setbacks. “Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy has been very good. Even in the previous games, there were no tactical blunders or errors from his side that are keeping CSK back,” du Plessis said. He emphasized that the win would bolster Gaikwad’s confidence, which in turn would positively impact his performance as both a leader and a batter. “For him individually, to get that confidence going, this win will go a long way. This will reflect in his batting as well. As a captain, sometimes you get burdened by the results and what is happening around you. Ruturaj will feel at ease now that he has put two points on the board for CSK,” du Plessis added. The match saw CSK post a competitive total of 212 for 2 in 20 overs, driven by standout performances from Samson (115 not out in 56 balls, including 15 fours and four sixes) and Ayush Mhatre (59 in 36 balls, with three fours and four sixes). Delhi Capitals, batting second, struggled to chase the target, with their innings marred by consistent wicket-taking efforts from Deepak Overton (4 wickets for 18 runs) and Kamboj (3 wickets for 35 runs). During the chase, Pathum Nissanka contributed 41 runs off 24 balls, forming a 62-run partnership with KL Rahul, while Tristan Stubbs scored a resilient 60 off 30 balls.#chennai_super_kings #ruturaj_gaikwad #star_sports #faf_du_plessis #indian_premier_league_2026
