Mumbai Indians finally break their curse against Chennai Super Kings with a convincing nine-wicket win in the season's second El Clasico. Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav lead the charge with impressive fifties, taking the game away from CSK with a 114-run partnership. Shivam Dube and Ravindra Jadeja's half-centuries lift CSK to a competitive total of 176/5, but it was not enough to halt MI's momentum at the Wankhede Stadium. This is MI's fourth win of the season, moving them to sixth position in the standings while CSK remains at the bottom.
In a crucial IPL match between the Lucknow Super Giants and the Chennai Super Kings, captain Rishabh Pant's decision to not give spinner Ravi Bishnoi another over backfired as Dhoni led CSK to victory. With Shivam Dube struggling against spin and Dhoni's proven ability against pace, Bishnoi's fourth over was crucial. However, Pant opted for pacers Avesh Khan and Shardul Thakur, who were ultimately unable to stop Dhoni's onslaught. Bishnoi defended his captain's decision, but it proved to be a costly mistake as CSK emerged victorious.
In a much-needed win for Chennai Super Kings, MS Dhoni and Shivam Dube's partnership led them to a five-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League. After LSG's Rishabh Pant had returned to form with a half-century, CSK had to chase down 167 runs, which they successfully achieved with three balls to spare thanks to Dhoni (26 not out off 11 balls) and Dube (43 not out off 37 balls). Despite the efforts of LSG's bowlers, including Ravi Bishnoi's crucial dismissals, CSK's opening pair of Shaik Rasheed and Rachin Ravindra set the foundation for the win with a 52-run stand. However, it was Dhoni's late innings heroics that landed CSK the win and ended their five-match losing streak.
After five successive losses, Chennai Super Kings finally get a win in IPL 2025 as they defeat the hosts Lucknow by chasing down a total of 166 in the final over. The opener Khaleel Ahmed sets the tone for the game by taking early wickets which restricts Lucknow's start. Despite dropping R Ashwin and relying on the spin duo of Noor Ahmad and Anshul Kamboj, it is Shivam Dube and MS Dhoni's partnership that ultimately leads to Chennai's victory. Dube scores the winning boundary off the third ball of the final over, highlighting his impact in the match.
Former England batsman Nick Knight has criticized Chennai Super Kings' decision to break up the successful opening partnership of Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway in the IPL 2025 season. Knight suggests that both Gaikwad and Conway should be in their top order and Shivam Dube should be given a higher batting position to take advantage of his spin-hitting skills. Knight also questions the decision to send Ravichandran Ashwin ahead of CSK icon MS Dhoni in their most recent game.
With the final deadline for the Champions Trophy squad looming, India made some last-minute changes to their team, including the return of Mohammed Shami and Ravindra Jadeja. However, the exclusion of Mohammed Siraj and Shivam Dube came as a surprise to many. Shami, who made a strong comeback after a long injury layoff, will be crucial for the team's success in the upcoming three-week-long tournament. India will rely on their experienced batters and spinners, as they aim to lift the trophy once again.
Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team receives a major boost as India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube make themselves available for the quarter-final against Haryana. Despite Yadav's series of low scores in the ongoing T20Is against England, his presence will greatly benefit the team. The MCA has confirmed that the two players have informed them of their availability and the selection committee will soon meet to pick the squad. Both players have been busy with national duty but have previously played for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The quarter-finals are set to begin on February 8.
In a dominant performance, young opener Abhishek Sharma smashed a 37-ball century against England in the fifth T20I, becoming the second fastest Indian to reach the triple digits mark. Despite early wickets, Abhishek continued his onslaught against the English bowling attack, leading India to a commanding total. With support from Shivam Dube, India emerged victorious in the final T20I against England.
After a strong start from England's openers, India's spinners took control and sealed the series win with a 15-run victory in the fourth T20I in Pune. Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya's impressive batting helped India set a target of 182 runs, while a stellar performance from KKR's Harshit Rana, who replaced the injured Dube as a concussion substitute, helped seal the win for India. India will look to continue their momentum in the final T20I in Mumbai on February 2.
After a shocking loss in Rajkot in their last match, India came back with a bang to defeat England by 15 runs in Pune and take the five-match series 3-1. Despite a slow start and losing three key batters early on, Pandya and Dube showed their impressive form with an explosive 87-run partnership, pushing India to a total of 181 runs. Their efforts were aided by the unforseen but impressive debut performance from Harshit Rana, who helped snatch the victory from England's grasp.