MUMBAI (Reuters) – Holders Chennai Super Kings lastly ended their shedding streak in the Indian Premier League (IPL) by beating Royal Challengers Bangalore on Tuesday, with Shivam Dube’s glowing ball putting incomes comparisons with former India stalwart Yuvraj Singh.
Chennai’s title defence seemed in tatters after 4 successive defeats underneath new captain Ravindra Jadeja however Dube’s 95 not out off 46 balls fired them to 216-4 towards Bangalore.
The left-hander mixed with Robin Uthappa (88) to plunder 165 runs off 74 balls for the third wicket to arrange their 23-run victory.
Dube’s clear ball putting, which he illustrated with eight sixes, earned him the Man-of-the-Match award in addition to comparisons with Yuvraj.
“We have been searching for our first win and it is actually an honour for me to have the ability to contribute to this win,” the 28-year-old stated after their win at Mumbai’s DY Patil Stadium.
“He is a task mannequin for many left-handers,” Dube stated of Yuvraj.
“Many individuals instructed me that I play like him. I’ve great respect for him and I’m glad that I play like him.”
He additionally thanked senior workforce mate Mahendra Singh Dhoni for his assist in enhancing his batting.
“I spoke to a number of senior gamers. He instructed me to take care of my focus and let my ability work.”
Jadeja, who was out for a duck, heaved a sigh of reduction after the win.
“The batting unit did an excellent job,” the all-rounder stated.
“Robin and Shivam batted brilliantly and the bowlers did their job.”
Jadeja stated he had additionally sought recommendation from senior gamers and was working to grow to be a greater captain.
“I’m nonetheless studying and every sport I’ll attempt to get higher,” he added.
“We have loads of expertise in the dressing room. It comes into play. We do not panic early and attempt to preserve calm and again ourselves.”
(Reporting by Amlan Chakraborty in New Delhi; Editing by Peter Rutherford)
