Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shivam Dube had a terrific outing with the bat during the game against Punjab Kings in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match between the two teams is taking place at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur.
Shivam Dube, who came as an impact player for Chennai Super Kings, made a massive impact for the team in the ongoing game against Punjab Kings. The left-hander walked out to bat at number four and took attack to the bowlers right from the start.
Shivam Dube, who had a tough last few games, made sure that he shone for his team with the bat when it mattered the most. With Chennai Super Kings losing their last three games, he came up with a brutal innings that kept his team in the hunt in the chase of 220 runs.
Shivam Dube was looked threatening with the bat, hit some big sixes and put the PBKS under massive pressure
Shivam Dube was looking extremely threatening with the bat as he hit some big sixes and put the Punjab Kings under massive pressure. With the way he was going, it seemed that he would go to chase the target easily for Chennai Super Kings in the ongoing game.
However, Lockie Ferguson brought his team back into the game as he came up with a brilliant delivery to send Dube packing. The fast bowler came up with the slower ball that was well-disguised and well-executed.
Dube was way too early into the swipe to leg on the knuckleball that was bowled at 127kph. He missed the ball completely as it ended up hitting the top of the middle stump.
Watch: Lockie Ferguson castles Shivam Dube with a brilliant slower ball during PBKS vs CSK IPL 2025 clash
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Shivam Dube ended with the innings of 42 runs off 27 balls
Dube ended with the innings of 42 runs off 27 balls. The Chennai Super Kings all-rounder slammed 3 fours and 2 sixes, batting with a strike rate of over 155. However, his knock went in vain as his team failed to chase the target of 220 runs.
After Dube got out, Devon Conway, who scored 69 runs, struggled with his timing as well. However, he was called back by then team management with Ravindra Jadeja coming to bat in the last few overs.
MS Dhoni (27) kept his team in the hunt with his brutal knock but Yash Thakur removed on the first ball of the last over. He looked in good touch but failed to take his team home. Chennai Super Kings managed 201 for five, falling short of 18 runs to mark their fourth loss. On the other hand, it was the third win for PBKS in 4 games so far in the league.
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