Chennai Super Kings star Shivam Dube delivered a match-winning performance with the ball for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, securing a narrow seven-run victory over Himachal Pradesh in a rain-shortened contest. While stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer anchored the batting with 82, it was Dube's crucial four-wicket haul that sealed the result in the final stages of the game.
Dube's ability to contribute significantly with both bat and ball, even if his primary IPL role is batting, underscores his value as a versatile all-rounder. This performance, alongside Iyer's explosive knock, ensured Mumbai clinched the thriller, demonstrating the depth and fighting spirit of the squad in the domestic 50-over tournament.
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“Mumbai clinched a thrilling seven-run win against Himachal Pradesh in a rain-shortened Vijay Hazare Trophy game. Stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer scored a brilliant 82, and Shivam Dube took four wickets to seal the victory.”
Best strike rate at Top Order position in IPL 2025 (min 3 innings)
| Rank | Player | Team | strikeRate |
|---|---|---|---|
#1 | Delhi Capitals | 284.00 | |
#2 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 191.58 | |
#3 | Lucknow Super Giants | 176.20 | |
| #4 | Gujarat Titans | 174.78 | |
| #5 | Chennai Super Kings | 160.96 |
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This guy has shown enough capabilities with the ball to prove that he can be a good 6th bowling option for CSK in the IPL. His bowling hasn’t been utilised by them, but this season it could change and if it does, the possibilities at the auction increase many folds.
The right-hand batter was in sublime touch as he thrashed the Punjab bowlers mercilessly en route to his historic inning. He scored 62 runs in just 20 balls, which included seven sublime fours and five towering sixes.
Remaining unbeaten, Gaikwad finished on a superb 134 off 131 deliveries, hitting eight boundaries and six sixes to lift his team to 249 for seven in their allotted 50 overs.
“Mumbai clinched a thrilling seven-run win against Himachal Pradesh in a rain-shortened Vijay Hazare Trophy game. Stand-in captain Shreyas Iyer scored a brilliant 82, and Shivam Dube took four wickets to seal the victory.”
