CSK vs GT: 'Prime Babar Azam, Planting Trees' - Ruturaj Gaikwad brutally Trolled by Fans on Social Media

Chennai Super Kings have found themselves in deep trouble in the ongoing IPL 2026 match against Gujarat Titans on Sunday (April 26).

Gujarat Titans won the toss and elected to bowl first on a slow, tricky Chepauk pitch. CSK's innings got off to a shaky start, losing early wickets including a golden duck for Sarfaraz Khan and a quick dismissal of Dewald Brevis (2 off 9), slumping to 37/4 in 8.2 overs. Kagiso Rabada was effective with the new ball.

Captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (42* off 44 balls, with 2 fours and 3 sixes) struggled initially with a slow strike rate but accelerated in the 12th over, smashing three sixes off Arshad Khan to push the score past 50. Shivam Dube (10* off 9, 2 fours) provided support in a 35-run unbeaten partnership.

At 13.3 overs, CSK reached 73/4 and are struggling to score runs. The surface favors spinners later, making a competitive total (around 150-170) crucial for CSK. GT's bowling attack looks dominant so far in this low-scoring affair.

Due to wickets falling early, Gaikwad had to change his approach and build his innings as he looks to convert starts to a big score. But despite doing decently, the CSK captain has faced the wrath of fans on social media, who trolled him for 'slow' batting.

Fans have compared Ruturaj Gaikwad with Pakistan's Babar Azam, who is known for his strike rate issues!

The CSK fans have trolled Ruturaj Gaikwad for his knock.