Shivam Dube In IPL 2025: Why He Could Be CSK's Biggest Trump Card
Shivam Dube against India [Source: AP Photos]
India are currently playing against England in the fourth T20I of the five match series at the MCA in Pune. India were put under early trouble in the game, after they were put to bat by Jos Buttler. Saqib Mahmood decimated the Indian top-order and had them reeling at 12/3 inside the first couple of overs.
India kept on losing wickets after this and they were struggling at 79/5 after 10.4 overs, when Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya got together. The two batters stitched a partnership of 87 runs and bailed India out of pressure. Although Hardik Pandya departed after scoring 53 runs off 30 balls, Shivam Dube continued his good work and went past his half century, ensuring that India got past the 180 mark.
While, the Indian fans will be happy with the way Dube scripted India's comeback, CSK fans will be rejoicing his form before the start of IPL 2025. Here is a look at why Shivam Dube could be CSK's trump card during the upcoming edition.
3. A Pure Hitter To Add Dynamism To The Team
In the fourth T20I, Shivam Dube scored 53 runs off 34 balls. Under pressure the left-handed middle lower order batter scored at a strike rate of 155.88. This shows that the south paw does not get fazed by the situation of the game and take the attack to the batter, irrespective of what is going on around him. This could act as a huge benefit for the CSK team as they have a few grafters who like to take it steady at the beginning. Dube's hitting prowess could keep the five time IPL Champions ahead of the game in most of the matches.
2. Ability To Hit The Spinners In The Middle Overs
In IPL, Shivam Dube has a strike rate of 142.3 and an average of 40.40 in the middle overs against the spinners. This shows that he has taken the attack to the slower bowlers and has done it on a consistent basis. Thus, Dube has the ability to leave a solid impact for his team in the middle-overs and change the complexion of the match.
1. Getting Into Form As A Power Hitter
The fact that Dube played this knock in the international arena will give him the confidence to come out with confidence during IPL 2025. Shivam Dube will come out with freedom and play with full freedom during the upcoming edition of the tournament.