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IPL 2024: Chennai Super Kings’ Shivam Dube (BCCI)
Shivam Dube looked the only CSK batter confortable as he hit 24-ball 45 with the help of two fours and four sixes.
Shivam Dube smashing 45 off 24 balls with four sixes apart from two fours as he helped Chennai Super Kings (CSK) post 165/5 against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on Friday.
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Even as most CSK batters got starts but didn’t go on to play a big knock, Dube was unperturbed as he played his shot all around the ground.
Yuvraj Singh took to social media to laud Dube’s batting and said his name has to be in India’s T20 World Cup squad.
“Good to watch @IamShivamDube clearing the field with ease !! I feel he has to be in the World Cup squad. Has got the skill to be the #gamechanger #CSKvsSRH #IPLT20,” Yuvraj posted.
Iranfan Pathan also had a similar opinion, asking selectors to keep an eye on him.
Right now Shivam Dube is way ahead of any one in Indian cricket as far as spin hitting ability is concern! Indian selectors should keep a close eye on him for the World Cup.— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) April 5, 2024
After being asked to bat first at the toss, Chennai encountered an early setback as the in-form batter Rachin Ravindra departed cheaply for just 12 runs in the fourth over of the innings. It was then Ajinkya Rahane and Ruturaj Gaikwad at the crease, aiming to stabilize the innings.
However, their partnership was short-lived, as Shahbaz Ahmed struck to dismiss the Chennai skipper for 26 runs, breaking the burgeoning alliance.
Undeterred by the setback, Rahane and Shivam Dube combined forces to rebuild the innings, displaying astute batting skills by rotating the strike and capitalizing on scoring opportunities. The duo stitched together a crucial partnership of 65 runs for the third wicket, setting a solid foundation for the Chennai team.
Despite Dube falling agonizingly short of a half-century by just 5 runs, and Rahane departing after a composed knock of 35 runs, their efforts ensured Chennai reached a competitive total of 165 runs.
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The Hyderabad bowlers executed their plans meticulously, particularly shining in the final 5 overs of the innings, where they tightened the screws on the Chennai batters. Led by the disciplined bowling of the Pat Cummins-led Hyderabad side, Chennai faced a stern challenge, managing to post a respectable total despite the pressure.
