Good News for CSK Fans! These Batsmen Make Strong Statement Ahead of IPL 2026

The Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025 has reached its fourth round, providing entertainment to the audience in all the games. The tournament is a proof that India is producing quality players and the future of cricket is in safe hands. There are many players who have slammed centuries in the first innings of the fourth round of VHT 2025. But one prominent name has taken all the attention.

Mumbai's star batter Sarfaraz Khan has slammed a blistering century against Goa, helping his team post a mammoth total on the board in the first innings of the match. Sarfaraz, who is also among the best batsmen in India at the moment, has been in brilliant form recently.

Not only Sarfaraz, but CSK's captain Ruturaj Gaikwad also played a brilliant knock during the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy while playing for Maharashtra. Their form will be key to CSK as they aim to regroup after a disappointing performance in the last season.

CSK Players in Vijay Hazare Trophy Show Batting Muscle

The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) franchise owners must be elated after watching the century of Sarfaraz Khan against Goa in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy. He scored 157 runs off just 75 balls, including nine boundaries and 14 sixes. This performance was a statement as Sarfaraz has knocked on the doors of the Indian selectors as well since the ODI squad selection for the New Zealand series is still pending.

Sarfaraz, in partnership with his brother, played an unforgettable and incredible innings. Moreover, Musheer Khan also scored 60 off 66 balls including five boundaries and two sixes. Wicketkeeper Hardik Tamore also slammed a half century, scoring 53 off 28 balls, which included six boundaries and two sixes. Sarfaraz Khan Vijay Hazare Trophy performance is unlikely to open doors for him into the Indian squad since some players have already cemented their places.

CSK skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad Slams Century

Maharashtra skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad slammed a century against Uttarakhand in the ongoing Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025. He scored 124 off 113 balls, including 12 boundaries and three sixes. He is in an incredible form, slamming a century in the South Africa ODI series as well. With this knock, he has staked a claim for a spot in the New Zealand ODI series as well.

The selectors are yet to announce the ODI squad for the home series against New Zealand. Ruturaj Gaikwad Vijay Hazare Trophy record is incredible. He has scored 14 centuries overall in the tournament. In 56 games, Gaikwad has scored 3114 runs at a staggering average of 63.55, including eight half-centuries. Overall, he has the capabilities to become one of the best ODI batsmen in the world. With the IPL coming up, the form of Sarfaraz and Gaikwad is an excellent news for CSK fans.