NEW DELHI: Chennai Super Kings batting all-rounder Shivam Dube reached a significant milestone in his IPL career, surpassing the 1,000-run mark for the franchise during their recent clash against Lucknow Super Giants at the Chepauk stadium.
Dube's impressive performances have not only solidified his position in the CSK lineup but have also placed him as a strong contender for a spot in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 squad.
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Dube achieved this milestone in style, showcasing his batting prowess with a blistering 27-ball 66 against LSG. His innings, consisting of three fours and seven towering sixes. Notably, his runs came at an astonishing strike rate of 244.44, underlining his ability to score quickly and decisively.
Since joining the Yellow franchise in 2022, Dube has been a vital cog in the CSK batting lineup, amassing 1,018 runs in 35 matches (33 innings) at an impressive average of 37.70 and a strike rate of 161.08. With eight half-centuries to his name, Dube's consistency and impact with the bat have been instrumental in CSK's success.
Dube stands out among the elite group of batters who have amassed 1,000 runs for CSK. Dube's striking prowess sets him apart, with a remarkable strike rate of over 150, a feat unmatched by any other player in this prestigious club. His closest rivals in this regard are the legendary MS Dhoni, with a strike rate of 138.98, and the seasoned campaigner Suresh Raina, with a strike rate of 138.91.
1/10:Ton-up Stoinis helps LSG beat CSK
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2/10:Ton-up Stoinis LSG beat CSK
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3/10:Marcus Stoinis
<p>Australia's Marcus Stoinis hit an unbeaten 124 as Lucknow Super Giants chased down a target of 211 with six wickets and three balls to spare against Chennai Super Kings on Tuesday. </p>AFP
4/10:Maiden IPL ton
<p>It was Stoinis' first IPL century and his second in T20 cricket, trumping an unbeaten 108 by Chennai skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium. </p>AP
5/10:3 balls to spare
<p>Lucknow looked in trouble at 88-3 after 11 overs but Stoinis put on 70 runs with Nicholas Pooran, (34) and an unbeaten 65-run stand with Deepak Hooda to achieve victory in 19.3 overs. </p>TNN
6/10:56-ball ton
<p>Stoinis reached his hundred in 56 balls as he and Hooda (17*), secured Lucknow's second straight win over Chennai, replacing the five-time winners in fourth spot. </p>AP
7/10:Smash Stoinis
<p>Needing 17 to win in the final over, Stoinis smashed Mustafizur Rahman for a six and three fours, including one off a no ball, to register the highest score by a batsman while chasing in the IPL. </p>AFP
8/10:63-ball knock
<p>Stoinis walked in in the first over after Quinton de Kock's departure for a duck and paced his innings to perfection as he hit 13 fours and six sixes in his 63-ball knock. </p>TNN
9/10:56-ball ton
<p>Gaikwad took on the opposition attack despite losing Ajinkya Rahane and Daryl Mitchell and raised his hundred from 56 balls with a six and four. </p>AP
10/10:3rd CSK player
<p>Gaikwad became only the third Chennai player after Murali Vijay and Shane Watson to hit two IPL tons and moved to second in this season's batting chart with 349 runs. </p>AFPMoreover, Dube's batting average further solidifies his status as one of the most impactful batters in this exclusive group. With a batting average bettered only by Michael Hussey (42.09), skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (41.26), and the illustrious Dhoni (40.69).
Comparing his performances across franchises, Dube's numbers with CSK far exceed his statistics for Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals. While he managed 169 runs in 15 matches for RCB and 230 runs in nine matches for Rajasthan Royals, Dube's stint with CSK has seen him flourish and establish himself as a prolific run-scorer in the IPL.
In the ongoing season, Dube has been in scintillating form, emerging as the sixth-highest run-getter with 311 runs in eight matches at an impressive average of 51.83 and a staggering strike rate of 169.94. With three half-centuries to his credit and a highest score of 66*, Dube's contributions have been pivotal in CSK's campaign.
