When Punjab Kings play Chennai Super Kings in the Match 22 of IPL 2025, one battle can directly indicate how it will all go down – Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Arshdeep Singh.
It’s the sort of duel cricket fans live for: A classy technically excellent opener taking on a crafty left-arm seamer who knows precisely where he wants to land the ball. Ruturaj has got that elegant touch and is technically solid, Arshdeep bowled on the money with just enough variation to keep the batsmen guessing.
Let’s break down their stats and performance against each other.
Ruturaj Gaikwad vs Arshdeep Singh in IPL – Head-to-Head Stats
Ruturaj has faced Arshdeep 7 times in IPL, and the numbers clearly show that the left-arm seamer has had the upper hand.
| Stat | Total |
|---|---|
| Year | Total |
| Runs | 57 |
| Balls | 46 |
| Outs | 3 |
| Dots | 21 |
| 4s | 10 |
| 6s | 0 |
| SR | 123.9 |
| Avg | 19.0 |
Year Wise :-
| Year | Runs | Balls | Outs | Dots | 4s | 6s | SR | Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 21 | 19 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 110.5 | 10.5 |
| 2022 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 40.0 | – |
| 2023 | 14 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 140.0 | – |
| 2024 | 20 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 166.7 | 20.0 |
| Total | 57 | 46 | 3 | 21 | 10 | 0 | 123.9 | 19.0 |
Expert View:
Arshdeep has dismissed Ruturaj 3 times in 7 innings, which gives him a clear edge. Ruturaj has managed only 57 runs off 46 balls, without hitting a single six. That’s a sign that Arshdeep’s pace variations and angle have troubled him.
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The Gaikwad vs Arshdeep face-off could be one of the game-changers in today’s PBKS vs CSK match. If Ruturaj survives the powerplay and counters Arshdeep’s swing, it could set the tone for a big CSK total. But if Arshdeep strikes early again, it could shift momentum in PBKS’ favor.
