In the IPL 2026 season, Shivam Dube was anticipated to play a crucial role for Chennai Super Kings, especially in the absence of their veteran captain MS Dhoni. However, during a recent match held in Guwahati on March 30, Dube faced a significant setback when he was dismissed by Ravindra Jadeja, who had recently joined Rajasthan Royals after a long tenure with Chennai Super Kings.
Rajasthan Royals emerged victorious in the match, defeating Chennai Super Kings by eight wickets. Chennai struggled at the crease, managing to score only 127 runs before being bowled out. Jadeja’s performance was instrumental, as he claimed two wickets for just 18 runs in three overs, showcasing his skill and experience.
Jadeja’s dismissal of Dube was particularly celebrated, with the player expressing that getting Dube’s wicket was crucial at that moment, as it could have significantly impacted Chennai’s chances of a comeback. “My main aim was to get him because his wicket at that time would have probably ended their hopes,” Jadeja remarked after the match.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also made headlines during the game, scoring an impressive 52 runs off just 17 deliveries, helping Rajasthan chase down the target of 128 runs with ease and plenty of overs to spare.
Michael Hussey, a former player and now a commentator, noted the cleverness of Jadeja’s bowling, stating, “Jadeja is a wily character. He’s been around a long time, and it was a clever piece of bowling.” He further added, “Unfortunately, today, it didn’t quite come off. Jadeja won the battle today, but hopefully Dube can win it next time.”
Jadeja celebrated animatedly after dismissing Dube, a moment he described as reminiscent of his own celebrations during his time with Chennai. “When I played for CSK, I used to celebrate similarly, so it was my ‘to be continued’ moment,” he said.
As the IPL season progresses, all eyes will be on Shivam Dube to see how he responds to this setback. Observers are keen to see if he can bounce back in the upcoming matches.
The Rajasthan Royals are set to face Gujarat Titans in their next match on April 4, where they will look to build on their recent success against Chennai Super Kings.
