In the 46th match of IPL 2021, Chennai Super Kings faced Rajasthan Royals in Abu Dhabi, in this match Rajasthan team captain Sanju Samson won the toss and decided to bowl first, Chennai Super Kings batting in the first innings Faf and Gaikwad got off to a great start in the powerplay, Gaikwad played a brilliant knock after Faf du Plessis was dismissed, during which Gaikwad hit a 108 m long six in the 16th over of the innings.