Shivam Dube: The All-Round Sensation
Shivam Dube’s big-hitting prowess during run chases, coupled with his knack for picking up wickets in crucial situations, has made him one of the finest all-rounders in the domestic circuit. Dube’s prolific all-round skills were on full display during the last two editions of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In the international circuit too, Dube exhibited his superb batting in recent times. Given his recent form and incredible talent, Dube’s selection in India’s T20 World Cup 2024 squad did not come as a surprise. As Dube celebrates his 31st birthday today, we take a look at his top-five knocks in the IPL.
1. 95 Not Out vs RCB
Shivam Dube registered his highest IPL score against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in 2022. Playing for Chennai Super Kings, the southpaw came up with a solid unbeaten knock of 95 off 46 balls. Dube’s blistering knock, which comprised five boundaries and eight sixes, guided CSK to a massive total of 216. CSK eventually went on to win the game by 23 runs.
2. 66 Not Out vs MI
In the last edition of the IPL, Shivam Dube produced another power-packed knock of 66 not out off 38 balls against the Mumbai Indians. The CSK all-rounder smashed 10 boundaries and two sixes to help his side post a solid total of 206 for the loss of four wickets. The target proved to be enough as MI fell short by 20 runs.
3. 51 vs GT
Fans witnessed Shivam Dube’s gutsy batting during the IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. Dube scored a half-century in that game off just 22 balls. He hit two boundaries and five sixes during his 51-run knock (not out) off 23 balls. CSK won that game by 63 runs against GT.
4. 64 Not Out vs RR
Shivam Dube displayed his sensational batting against Rajasthan Royals during the IPL 2021. Chasing a target of 190, Dube scored 64 runs (not out) off 42 balls to earn a resounding seven-wicket victory for the Rajasthan Royals. Dube’s match-winning innings comprised four boundaries and as many sixes.
5. 52 vs RCB
Shivam Dube secured his highest score of the IPL 2023 season against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Dube scored 52 runs facing just 27 balls to guide the five-time champions to a mammoth total of 226. CSK won the game by eight runs.
Shivam Dube’s consistent performances and incredible talent continue to make him a vital player in both domestic and international cricket arenas. As he celebrates his birthday, fans look forward to many more such memorable innings from the all-rounder.(cricket betting sites)