Shivam Dube
Role: All-rounder (Left-hand bat, Right-arm medium-fast)
DOB: 26 June 1993
IPL Team (2026): Chennai Super Kings (Retained)
Base Price: N/A (Last Auction Price: ₹4 crore in 2022)
IPL CAREER STATISTICS (Updated April 2026)
Batting & Fielding
| Year | Mat | Inn | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | BF | SR | 100 | 50 | 4s | 6s | CT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 65 | 60 | 12 | 1502 | 95* | 31.29 | 970 | 154.85 | 0 | 9 | 81 | 98 | 15 |
| 2024 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 396 | 66 | 33.00 | 224 | 176.78 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 28 | 3 |
| 2023 | 16 | 14 | 3 | 418 | 52 | 38.00 | 239 | 174.89 | 0 | 3 | 19 | 35 | 3 |
| 2022 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 289 | 95* | 28.90 | 188 | 153.72 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 16 | 3 |
| 2021 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 230 | 64* | 28.75 | 181 | 127.07 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 10 | 3 |
| 2020 | 11 | 9 | 4 | 129 | 27* | 25.80 | 105 | 122.85 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 3 |
| 2019 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 40 | 27* | 20.00 | 33 | 121.21 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Bowling
| Year | Mat | Balls | Runs | Wkts | BBI | Avg | Econ | SR | 4W | 5W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 65 | 174 | 265 | 4 | 2/10 | 66.25 | 9.13 | 43.50 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 14 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2023 | 16 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2022 | 11 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2021 | 9 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| 2020 | 11 | 108 | 165 | 4 | 2/10 | 41.25 | 9.16 | 27.00 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 4 | 66 | 100 | 0 | – | – | 9.09 | – | 0 | 0 |
The Story of Shivam Dube
From the dusty maidans of Mumbai, Shivam Dube emerged with a reputation for monstrous hitting, drawing comparisons to the legendary Yuvraj Singh. A powerful left-handed batsman with a clean, effortless swing, Dube first caught the national eye with his domestic T20 exploits for Mumbai, particularly his ability to clear boundaries with ease against both pace and spin. His all-round potential, including his right-arm medium pace, made him a hot commodity, leading to a significant IPL contract even before he had fully cemented his place in the national reckoning.
Dube’s IPL journey began with Royal Challengers Bangalore in 2019, where he was snapped up for a hefty ₹5 crore. The initial seasons, however, were a mixed bag. Despite flashes of brilliance, like his 27* against KKR in 2019 where he hit a six off Andre Russell, he struggled for consistency and a defined role. His bowling, once a key asset, became less frequent, and the pressure of a big price tag seemed to weigh on his natural game. A move to Rajasthan Royals in 2021 saw him register his maiden IPL fifty (64* against CSK), hinting at the potential that lay dormant.
The true turning point in Shivam Dube’s IPL career came with his move to Chennai Super Kings in 2022. Under the astute guidance of MS Dhoni and Stephen Fleming, Dube found a clear role: an aggressive middle-overs enforcer, particularly effective against spin. His confidence soared, and his natural hitting prowess came to the fore. He transformed from a promising talent to a match-winner, embracing the challenge of taking on opposition spinners and providing crucial momentum in the middle overs, a role he has since perfected, becoming an indispensable part of CSK’s batting lineup and a fan favourite for his towering sixes.
IPL Journey: Team by Team
Royal Challengers Bangalore (2019-2020): Shivam Dube entered the IPL auction in 2019 as a highly sought-after all-rounder, with RCB securing his services for a significant ₹5 crore. His debut season in 2019 saw him play 4 matches, scoring 40 runs and bowling sparingly. In 2020, he featured in 11 matches, contributing 129 runs and picking up 4 wickets, including a best of 2/10. Despite the promise, he couldn’t consistently nail down a fixed spot or role in the star-studded RCB lineup, often batting lower down the order than ideal for his power-hitting capabilities.
Rajasthan Royals (2021): Ahead of the 2021 season, Dube was acquired by Rajasthan Royals for ₹4.4 crore. This move provided him with more opportunities, and he played 9 matches, scoring 230 runs at an average of 28.75. His standout performance was an unbeaten 64 against his future team, CSK, showcasing his ability to anchor an innings and accelerate. However, his bowling was not utilised at all during this stint, and the Royals opted not to retain him.
Chennai Super Kings (2022-Present): The 2022 mega-auction saw CSK pick up Dube for ₹4 crore, a move that would prove to be a masterstroke. Under CSK’s setup, Dube was given a clear mandate: attack spin in the middle overs. This role clarity unleashed his true potential. In 2022, he scored 289 runs with two fifties, including a blistering 95* against RCB. His form escalated further in 2023, where he was instrumental in CSK’s title win, smashing 418 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 174.89, including 35 sixes. He continued this form into 2024, adding another 396 runs with a strike rate exceeding 176, solidifying his position as one of the most destructive middle-order batsmen in the league and a key retention for CSK.
What Makes Them Special: Betting Perspective
Shivam Dube has evolved into a specialist middle-overs aggressor, making him a fascinating prospect for bettors. His primary strength lies in his ability to dismantle spin bowling with his long levers and clean hitting. On pitches that offer a bit of grip or against teams relying heavily on leg-spinners and off-spinners, Dube becomes a prime candidate for high individual run totals or hitting multiple sixes. He thrives when given a license to attack from ball one, particularly when batting at number 3 or 4, a role CSK has perfected for him.
However, Dube’s game has known weaknesses. He can struggle against express pace, especially short-pitched deliveries and deliveries angled across him by left-arm pacers. His bowling, once a potential asset, is rarely used by CSK, so don’t factor it into all-rounder bets. When betting on Dube, consider the pitch conditions (flat tracks and smaller grounds are his playground), the opposition’s bowling attack (target teams with weaker pace attacks or an abundance of spin), and his batting position. He is highly consistent in his current role for CSK, often delivering impactful cameos even if he doesn’t convert them into big scores. Look for “over/under” on his sixes count, as he’s a prolific boundary-hitter. Bet against him if he’s likely to face a barrage of high-quality pace early in his innings or on slower, turning tracks where he might be forced to take risks against quality spin.
Key Records & Milestones
- Joint-most sixes in an innings for Chennai Super Kings (10 sixes vs RCB, 2022).
- One of the few batsmen to hit 35+ sixes in an IPL season (35 sixes in IPL 2023).
- Registered his highest IPL score of 95* against his former team, Royal Challengers Bangalore (2022).
- Consistently maintained a strike rate above 150 in his last three IPL seasons (2022, 2023, 2024), showcasing his destructive power.
- Part of the Chennai Super Kings squad that won the IPL title in 2023.
IPL Season Highlights
IPL 2023: This was Dube’s breakout season as a consistent match-winner. Playing a pivotal role for the eventual champions, Chennai Super Kings, he amassed 418 runs from 14 innings at a phenomenal strike rate of 174.89. He smashed 35 sixes, becoming a nightmare for opposition spinners. His performances included crucial fifties like the 52 off 27 balls against RCB and a quickfire 50 off 21 balls against KKR, both instrumental in setting up or chasing down big totals. His power-hitting was a cornerstone of CSK’s middle-order dominance.
IPL 2024: Dube continued his destructive form, scoring 396 runs in 14 innings with a strike rate of 176.78. He registered three half-centuries, including a blistering 66 against Mumbai Indians where he took on the pace attack with authority. His ability to maintain such a high strike rate while consistently providing impetus in the middle overs further cemented his status as a key player for CSK and a formidable force in the IPL. He was particularly effective on home pitches at Chepauk.
IPL 2022: The season where Dube truly announced his arrival as a CSK star. He scored 289 runs in 11 innings, including two crucial fifties. His standout performance was an explosive 95* off just 46 balls against Royal Challengers Bangalore, an innings laced with 5 fours and 8 sixes, showcasing his ability to single-handedly change the complexion of a game. This season was vital in establishing his role as a middle-order power-hitter for the franchise.