NEW DELHI: In a thrilling display of power-hitting, Shivam Dube of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) achieved a remarkable milestone during their match against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in the IPL.
Dube's performance was highlighted by a stunning hat-trick of sixes, demonstrating his prowess as a dynamic batsman capable of changing the course of a match in an instant.
The left-hander played some powerful hits around the field and, not so surprisingly, fetched CSK's first six of the innings in the 13th over off pacer Marcus Stoinis.
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Two overs later, Dube truly unleashed his six-hitting prowess. With seamless precision, he shifted into his aggressive mode, taking on pacer Yash Thakur with remarkable confidence. Dube smashed Thakur for three consecutive sixes, leaving the bowler helpless and the opposition in awe of his batting prowess.
Beyond the hat-trick of sixes, Dube also reached a significant personal milestone, completing 1000 runs for CSK in the IPL. This achievement further solidifies his importance to the team and underscores his consistency as a key contributor to CSK's success over the seasons.
Among the elite group of 13 batters who have amassed over 1,000 runs for the CSK, Dube stands out with a remarkable strike rate exceeding 140. This statistic underscores his ability to score runs at a rapid pace, making him a potent force in the team's batting lineup.
Moreover, Dube's batting average is surpassed by only three players in this exclusive club: Michael Hussey (42.09), Ruturaj Gaikwad (41.26) and MS Dhoni (40.69).
A remarkable unbeaten hundred by captain Gaikwad and Dube's ruthless fifty formed the pillars of CSK's competitive 210 for four against Lucknow Super Giants.
Gaikwad (108, 60b, 12x4, 3x6) and Dube (66, 27b, 3x4, 7x6) added 104 runs for an entertaining fourth-wicket stand that gave steam to CSK innings after a rather subdued Powerplay (49/2) and the middle passage.
