Gaikwad Confirms Mhatre and Brevis to Return for CSK in IPL 2026
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter, has confirmed that young players Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, and Urvil Patel
Ruturaj Gaikwad, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batter, has confirmed that young players Ayush Mhatre, Dewald Brevis, and Urvil Patel
Gaikwad highlighted the contributions of Mhatre and Brevis, who joined CSK as replacements and delivered impressive performances. He believes their continued presence, along with his return from injury, will further bolster CSK's batting lineup.
Brevis scored 225 runs in 6 matches at a strike rate of 180, while Mhatre amassed 240 runs in 7 games with a strike rate of 188 in IPL 2025.
“From him, the support was always there - There was nothing to be shy about & obviously, you know, me missing that tournament and then later on having some replacements (Ayush, Urvil, Brevis) - It really strengthened the squad & then obviously, me joining back again would really strengthen it again.”
Best average at Opening position in IPL 2025 (min 3 innings)
| Rank | Player | Team | average |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | GT | 54.59 | |
| #2 | DC | 49.64 | |
| #3 | RCB | 46.81 | |
| #4 | CSK | 44.02 | |
| #5 | CSK | 43.20 |
Best strike rate performers in 2025 season (batting specialists only: batters, all-rounders, wicketkeepers) for Chennai Super Kings players
| Rank | Player | Team | strike-rate-2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CSK | 214.29 | |
| #2 | CSK | 150.62 | |
| #3 | CSK | 135.71 | |
| #4 | CSK | 135.59 | |
| #5 | CSK | 135.17 |
