‘This franchise is different’: Shivam Dube sums up CSK’s uniqueness

After defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Indian Premier League (IPL), Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Shivam Dube said the yellow team is different from other teams and gives him the freedom to play Spend. Chennai Super Kings registered a comprehensive 63-run win over the Gujarat Titans in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 on Monday , the fortress of Chepauk remained intact.

After the game, Dube said in his post-match speech: “This team is different from other teams. They give me freedom. They want me to do better and I also want to win some games. That’s how I work. (Hit the short ball). That helps me a lot. I know they’re going to hit me some short balls and I’m ready. They want me to do the same thing (his role) that I did today. They want I’m scoring more shots and that’s what I’m doing.”

In IPL 2024 so far, Dube has scored 85 runs in two innings, with an average of 85.00, a strike rate of 166.66, and a best score of 51 runs.

Since joining CSK in 2022, Dube’s fortunes have started to improve. In 29 games for CSK, he scored 792 runs at an average of 36.00, hit 6 half-centuries in 27 innings and had a strike rate of 158.40.

His final season with Yellow was his best ever IPL season, playing a crucial role in the team’s record-equalling fifth title. In 16 games and 14 innings, Dube scored 418 runs at an average of 38.00 and a strike rate of 158.33 with three half-centuries. His best score is 52 points. He was the 13th-leading run scorer that season.

Shivam’s numbers for CSK are in stark contrast to his averages with Royal Challengers Bangalore (2019-21) and Rajasthan Royals (2021). In 15 games for RCB, he scored only 169 runs at an average of 16.90, a strike rate of 122.46, and a best score of 27*. He also took four wickets.

In 9 games for RR, Dube scored 230 runs at an average of 28.75 and a strike rate of 119.17, with 64* being his only fifty.

His performances for CSK earned him a call-up to the Indian team for the first time since 2020, and in eight matches and five innings for India, he scored 171 runs at an average of 171.00, including two fifties, and also scored 171 runs at an average of 171.00. Got 3 wickets. With the ICC T20 World Cup around the corner, Dube’s performance will surely grab the attention of the selectors and he will be an all-rounder alongside bowling all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

After the game started, GT allowed CSK to bat first. Rachin Ravindra (46 off 20 balls, including 6 fours and 3 sixes), captain Ruturaj Gaikwad (46 off 36 balls, including 5 fours and 1 six) and Dube (51 off 23 balls, including 2 fours and 5 sixes) Fiery batting saw CSK post a record of 206/6 in 20 overs.

Rashid Khan (2/49) and Spencer Johnson (1/35) were selected as GT bowlers.

In the run chase, GT kept losing wickets. Sai Sudarshan (37 off 31 balls, 3 fours), Wriddhiman Saha (21 off 17 balls, 4 boundaries) and David Miller (21 off 16 balls, 3 fours) tried to put up a fight, but it was not to be So enough. GT were restricted to 143/8 and lost by 63 runs.

Tushar Deshpande (2/21), Deepak Chahar (2/28) and Mustafizur Rahman (2/30) are CSK’s top bowlers.

Dube won the “Man of the Match” award.

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