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Rajat Patidar Or Shivam Dube: Who Will Perform Better In Spin Friendly Chepauk Pitch

Anurag Dasgupta

Patidar Vs Dube spin battle [Source: @HustlerCSK/X.com]Patidar Vs Dube spin battle [Source: @HustlerCSK/X.com]

The biggest IPL 2025 battle is here as the hosts, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a mouth-watering clash on Friday. These two teams have had a fierce rivalry and a new chapter will be written today as two will look to get the better off each other.

One key aspect which could potentially decide the outcome of the match is the game-play against spin. Whichever side bats well against spin will triumph at the Chepauk. Interestingly, both CSK and RCB have one player each in their ranks who are supreme hitters of spin bowling - Shivam Dube and Rajat Patidar.

Ahead of the CSK Vs RCB clash, we look at their stats Vs spin and who could decide the outcome.

Rajat Patidar Vs Shivam Dube: Stats vs spin

Criterion
Rajat Patidar
Shivam Dube
Innings
2046
Runs313443
Balls160307
Dismissal511
Strike-rate195.6144.3

As the stats suggests, both are supreme hitters of spin bowling, but Patidar's strike-rate is way higher than Dube and this is where he gets the edge. While Patidar strikes at 195.5, Dube has a strike-rate of 144.3, and there is a considerable difference between the two.

In terms of the overall impact Vs spin, Patidar clears Dube.

Rajat Patidar Vs Shivam Dube: overall stats at Chepauk

Criterion
Rajat Patidar
Shivam Dube
Matches317
Runs9410
Strike-rate69.23164.66

While for obvious reasons, Shivam Dube has played more games at the Chepauk, his strike-rate of 164 tells us about his striking ability at this venue.

Patidar, on the other hand has played three matches at Chepauk and has a dismal record, not even reaching the double digits and a strike-rate of just 69.

So, when it comes to playing at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Dube knows the home conditions and certainly has better numbers. He knows the conditions on the back of his hands and will get that added advantage.

Conclusion

Overall, Patidar is miles clear of Dube in terms of spin-hitting abilities, however, when comparing the two at the Chepauk, Dube holds the upper hand and is likely to dominate the proceedings judging by his stats at the venue.