Shivam Dube’s early dismissal on May 3, 2026 was a crucial moment in the match as Chennai Super Kings (CSK) successfully chased down the target against Mumbai Indians (MI) in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Dube was expected to perform against Afghanistan spinner AM Ghazanfar. However, he was bowled for just 5 runs off 8 balls. Commentators noted, “Dube was supposed to take on Ghazanfar and Santner. But he falls to the Afghanistan spinner.”
Despite Dube’s quick exit, CSK secured victory by eight wickets. They chased down a target of 160 runs set by MI, who scored 159 runs for 7 wickets in their innings.
Key match statistics:
- Shivam Dube scored 5 runs off 8 balls.
- Kartik Sharma led with an unbeaten score of 54 runs from 40 balls.
- Anshul Kamboj took three wickets during the match.
- Noor Ahmad added two wickets to his tally.
Ruturaj Gaikwad also contributed to the team’s success. The match marked Ramakrishna Ghosh’s IPL debut, adding another layer of significance to the event.
Stephen Fleming expressed pride in his team’s performance, stating, “We’re really pleased and proud of what he did today.” Observers noted that despite Dube’s dismissal, CSK maintained composure and executed their chase effectively.