IPL 2025: Good News for CSK Fans, Star Player Played a Blistering Innings, Smashed 7 Sixes

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) star all-rounder Shivam Dube has made a great comeback in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Due to injury during the Duleep Trophy, he did not play in the T20 series against Bangladesh and South Africa. But after returning to the field after being fit, he has performed well for the Mumbai team.

71 runs scored in 36 balls

In the match played against Services at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, Shivam Dubey played a stormy inning of 71 runs off 36 balls. His innings included 7 magnificent sixes and 2 fours. Playing at a strike rate of around 200, Dubey played a key role in taking his team to a strong score. Along with him, Suryakumar Yadav also batted brilliantly, scoring 70 runs in 47 balls. Suryakumar's innings included 7 fours and 4 sixes. Due to the strong performance of these two players, Mumbai scored a big score of 192 runs for 4 wickets.

Key players for CSK in IPL

Shivam Dubey has been playing for Chennai Super Kings for the last few seasons and he has played many important innings for the team. Looking at his excellent performance, CSK has retained him for Rs 12 crore for IPL 2025. Apart from Dubey, the team has also retained captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja, opener Ruturaj Gaikwad and fast bowler Pathirana.

Expectations rise for CSK and Mumbai

Not only the Mumbai team but also Chennai Super Kings have great expectations from this explosive return of Shivam Dubey. His current form can prove to be very beneficial for CSK in IPL 2025. Chennai Super Kings fans will now expect a similar performance from Dubey. This innings of Shivam Dubey will further increase their confidence, so that they can perform better in the upcoming tournaments.