Just a day after being included in the India squad for the T20 World Cup 2024, Chennai Super Kings all-rounder Shivam Dube was dismissed for a golden duck during the IPL 2024 clash against Punjab Kings at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday, May 1.
After putting to bat first by Punjab Kings, Chennai Super Kings were off to a start in their innings. The opening pair of Ajinkya Rahana and skipper Ruturaj Gaikwad formed a 64-run partnership until the former was dismissed for 29 by Harpreet Brar.
After Rahane's dismissal, Shivam walked out to bat at no.2 and joined Ruturaj at the carry-on CSK's innings. However, the all-rounder had a little stay at the crease as he was removed by Harpreet Brar for a one-ball duck at 65/2.
The dismissal caused when Shivam tried to defend good-length delivery off Harpreet but it was LBW. Dube took DRS to review his umpire's decision for LBW but the third umpire upheld on-field umpire;s decision as the ball-tracking system showed three reds.
Shivam Dube are among the new faces included in the India squad for the T20 World Cup 2024. Apart from Dube, Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal found their spots in the 15-member squad while Shubman Gill, Avesh Khan, Rinku Singh and Khaleel have been included in the travelling reserves for the showpiece event.
Dube was selected in India squad for the prestigious tournament due to his impressive run of form in the ongoing IPL 2024. His ability to accelerate the innings in crunch situations put him on the BCCI selectors radar for the T20 World Cup 2024.
In IPL 2024, Shivam Dube has amassed 350 runs, including 3 fifties, at an average of 50.00 and a strike rate of 171.56 in 10 matches played so far.
Ruturaj Gaikwad's valiant fifty help CSK post 162/7 on the board
Ruturaj Gaikwad's valiant fifty helped Chennai Super Kings post a respectable total of 162/7 on the board. After Dube's dismissal, the host lost another wicket in Ravindra Jadeja (2) and left reeling at 70/3.
However, Gaikwad was joined by Sameer Rizvi at the crease and the pair formed a crucial 37-run partnership to take the team past 100-run mark. Rizvi stay at the crease ended after he was dismissed for 21. Then, Gaikwad carried on CSK's innings and reached his fifty with a six in 44 balls.
CSK skipper played a valiant innings of 62 off 48 balls before he was removed by Arshdeep Singh. During his knock, Ruturaj Gaikwad became the second player after Virat Kohli to complete 500 runs in this IPL season.
After Ruturaj Gaikwad's dismissal, CSK lost another wicket in Moeen Ali for 15. MS Dhoni gave a finishing touch to the CSK innings with a six before he was run out on the final of the final over.
For Punjab Kings, Rahul Chahar (2/16) and Harpreet Brar (2/17) made the best use of the spinning track while Rabada and Arshdeep picked a wicket.
