Shivam Dube brought the Chennai Super Kings' fans to their feet with a scintillating 95-run knock against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2022.
This is Shivam Dube's highest score in the competition till now. His previous best came against Chennai Super Kings in 2021 while playing for Rajasthan Royals.
Dube's stats Dube has featured in a total of 29 IPL matches till now and has scored his runs at an average of 27.5 and a strike rate of 135.27.
His returns have been forgettable with the ball, with the allrounder having managed just 4 wickets from 13 innings while bowling at an economy rate of 9.4.
During the period when Hardik Pandya was struggling with his fitness, Dube was tried as his replacement in the Indian team. However, he could not make an impact, making just 105 runs from 13 T20 Internationals at an average of 17.5 and a strike rate 136.36.
He also took 5 wickets from 11 innings with the ball but conceded runs at 10 RPO.
Coming off age In Chennai Super Kings clash against Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2022, the left hander hit his mark and had a brilliant partnership with Robin Uthappa as the two carted the RCB bowlers to all parts of the park.
Dubai won the player of the match award and played a crucial role in Chennai's first victory of the competition.
"We were looking for the first win and I am really happy that I contributed for the team. It's an honour for me. I am more focused this time and focusing on basics. I spoke to many seniors - Mahi bhai also helped me to improve the game. He said, 'Just be focused, just be still, just let the skill work in the game.' I wanted to time the ball really well. I tried to maintain my balance. Yuvi pa is always a role model for a left-hander. Many people told me that I bat like him. As the situation demands, as the captain and coach tell me, I am ready to bat anywhere," Shivam Dube, Player of the Match, said.
Missed out on maiden ton In fact, the all rounder had a golden opportunity to make his maiden IPL century. He was on 94 facing the last ball from Josh Hazlewood and could have reached the magical figure if he cleared the boundary.
Dube even got a perfect delivery as well -- a full toss outside the off stump but wasn't able to clear the field. In fact, Faf du Plessis dropped him at long off and the all rounder was successful in staying unbeaten on 95.
