chennai super kings captain Ruturaj Gaikwad In a hard-fought game at Chepauk against the Gujarat Titans, he registered the slowest fifty in IPL 2026, only to find himself in the record books for the wrong reasons. Gaikwad’s half-century off 49 balls was not only the slowest fifty of the season but also the slowest in the Impact Sub era since 2023. The slowest goal tally before this season was 43 goals Ritha Pant Played against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Hyderabad.Slowest IPL 50 seconds CSK In IPL53 P Patel vs PBKS Chennai 201051 M Hayden vs MI Gqeberha 200950 M Vijay vs PBKS Mohali 201349 M Vijay vs RR Jaipur 201349 D Smith vs MI Wankhede 201449 R Gaikwad vs GT Chennai 2026 The knock also moved Gaikwad into the list of slowest 50s in CSK history, joining names like Parthiv Patel, Matthew Hayden and Murali Vijay. While an innings of 74 not out off 60 balls helped CSK reach 158 for 7, it was reflective of the wider struggles of the batting unit on the day. On a dynamic Chepauk surface that provided sharp bounce, the Gujarat Titans bowlers dictated terms early on. Muhammad Siraj and Kamuzeng Rabada Extracting steep carries and forced errors reduced CSK to 28 runs in 3 games in the Powerplay. An early collapse saw Gaikwad assume a rebuilding role, significantly reducing the scoring rate. As wickets continued to fall, Gaikwad adopted a cautious approach and the penalties continued to pile up, with CSK reaching 50 in just the 12th over. Although he eventually found some fluency with some late boundaries and sixes, the delayed acceleration meant the innings never gained momentum. In a season dominated by high-scoring encounters, the knockout was a reminder that conditions still dictate the pace and this time, CSK failed to adapt in time.
