Shivam Dube Completes 1,000 Runs For Chennai Super Kings In IPL
Chennai : Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batting all-rounder Shivam Dube completed his 1,000 runs with the franchise in the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday, continuing his turn of fortunes with the five-time champions that has placed him quite ahead in the race for an ICC T20 World Cup 2024 spot.
Dube recorded this milestone during his side's game against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Chepauk Stadium.
Continuing his fine run of form this season, Dube bludgeoned LSG bowlers on his way to a 27-ball 66, which consisted of three fours and seven maximums. His runs came at a strike rate of 244.44.
In 35 matches and 33 innings with CSK after joining the Yellow franchise in 2022, Dube has made 1,018 runs at an average of 37.70 and a strike rate of 161.08. He has scored eight half-
These numbers are way better than his statistics for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) (169 runs in 15 matches) and Rajasthan Royals (230 runs in nine matches).
Out of all the 14 batters who have accumulated 1,000 runs for the franchise across the IPL and now-defunct Champions League T20, only Dube is striking at a strike rate of over 140, with his closest rivals being MS Dhoni (138.98) and Suresh Raina (138.91). Also, his batting average is bettered only by Michael Hussey (40.98), skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad (41.26) and Dhoni (39.43).
In the ongoing season, Shivam Dube is the sixth-highest run-getter. He has scored 311 runs in eight matches at an average of 51.83 and a strike rate of 169.94, with three half-centuries. His best score is 66*.SH
