Shivam Dube’s explosive batting display in the IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) left fans and former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni in awe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Dube’s aggressive approach saw him reach his fifty in just 22 balls, with Dhoni applauding the young batsman’s performance from the dressing room. The left-hander also reached a significant milestone by completing 1000 runs for CSK.
After Dube was unfortunately run out, the crowd erupted as MS Dhoni walked out to bat, further adding to the excitement of the match.
In a post-match interview, Dube credited the Chennai crowd for their unwavering support, stating, “Especially the support from the crowd is amazing. We love to play in Chennai. All grounds are like home grounds but this is what pushes me a little more.”
Meanwhile, Ruturaj Gaikwad’s brilliant unbeaten century, scoring 108 runs off 60 balls, propelled CSK to a challenging total of 210/4. Gaikwad’s innings was decorated with 12 fours and three sixes, showcasing his class and skill.
Dube’s quickfire 66 off 27 balls, including seven sixes, added to CSK’s imposing total, with LSG’s Matt Henry being the lone wicket-taker for his team.
Overall, it was a thrilling match that showcased the power-hitting abilities of Shivam Dube and the class of Ruturaj Gaikwad, leaving fans eagerly anticipating more exciting encounters in the IPL 2024 season.