About Ruturaj Gaikwad
Ruturaj Gaikwad is an Indian batter who plays for Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026. CSK retained him for ₹18 crore.
His IPL pay has moved from ₹20 lakh in 2019 (Chennai Super Kings) to ₹18 crore in 2026. Across the seasons listed below, his IPL contracts add up to about ₹36.6 crore.
Since making his IPL debut for Chennai Super Kings against Rajasthan Royals on 22 September 2020, he has played 85 IPL matches, scoring 2,839 runs.
Notable Achievements of Ruturaj Gaikwad in IPL
- IPL champion 2 times (2021, 2023): won the title with Chennai Super Kings.
- Highest IPL score: 108* off 60 balls against Lucknow Super Giants in 2024.
- IPL hundreds: 2, plus 22 fifties.
- Best batting season: 635 runs in 2021.
- Player of the Match: 12 awards in the IPL.
How Ruturaj Gaikwad’s Salary Compares at CSK
Ruturaj Gaikwad is the 2nd highest-paid player in the 29-man CSK squad, taking about 14.8% of the team’s total player spend. The average CSK player earns about ₹4.2 crore in IPL 2026.