In the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 season, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) all-rounder Shivam Dube has once again showcased his prowess against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), solidifying his status as their nemesis on the cricket field. His remarkable performance in the IPL 2024 season opener at the MA Chidambaram Stadium further cements this narrative.
Dube’s contribution of an unbeaten 34 runs off 28 deliveries played a crucial role in CSK’s convincing six-wicket victory over RCB, achieved with over an over to spare. This victory adds to Dube’s impressive track record against RCB, which dates back to his debut game against the franchise in Mumbai during the 2021 IPL season.
In his debut encounter against RCB while playing for Rajasthan Royals at the Wankhede Stadium, Dube exhibited his batting prowess with a knock of 46 runs off 32 deliveries. Despite his valiant effort, RCB emerged victorious with Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal’s exceptional batting display, resulting in a 10-wicket win.
Dube’s second encounter with RCB in 2022 witnessed an even more outstanding performance at the DY Patil Sports Academy, where he hammered an impressive 95 not out off just 46 deliveries. His stellar innings propelled CSK to a formidable total of 216/4. Although RCB fought valiantly, they fell short and suffered a 23-run defeat.
Continuing his dominance over RCB, Dube showcased another stellar performance in his third encounter in 2023. With a brilliant knock of 52 runs off 27 deliveries, he powered CSK to a massive total of 226/6. Once again, RCB failed to chase down the target, resulting in an 8-run defeat.
Dube’s overall statistics against RCB are indeed impressive, with a total of 227 runs scored off 133 deliveries at a remarkable batting average of 113.50 and a staggering strike rate of 170.67. His performance is adorned with 16 boundaries and 16 maximums, showcasing his ability to dominate the opposition’s bowling attack consistently.
In the thrilling IPL 2024 encounter, after winning the toss and electing to bat first, RCB posted a competitive total of 173/6, thanks to notable contributions from Anuj Rawat and Dinesh Karthik. However, CSK chased down the target efficiently, fueled by a brisk start from Rachin Ravindra, impactful contributions from Daryl Mitchell and Ajinkya Rahane, and a crucial partnership between Dube and Ravindra Jadeja.
Overall, Dube’s exceptional performances against RCB underscore his reputation as their bane in the IPL, showcasing his ability to deliver under pressure and make significant contributions to his team’s success.
