Yash Thakur faced a daunting challenge when Shivam Dube stepped up to the crease during the enthralling clash between Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants at the MA Chidambaram Stadium. As the 16th over began, Thakur had bowled economically, but Dube was determined to change the narrative.
With Ruturaj Gaikwad anchoring one end, Dube unleashed a flurry of power-packed strokes against Thakur. The first delivery saw Gaikwad nudging for a single, setting the stage for Dube’s explosive onslaught. Shivam Dube’s assault commenced with a towering six over deep mid-wicket off a ball drifting onto his pads.
Unfazed by the challenge, Thakur delivered a slower ball next, but Dube was quick to readjust and dispatched it for another maximum, leaving the bowler bewildered. Attempting to regain control, Yash Thakur altered his strategy but met the same fate as Dube dispatched the ball for yet another six, completing a hat-trick of maximums. In an attempt to counter Dube’s aggression, Thakur lost his footing, tumbling awkwardly after the delivery.
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Remarkably, despite the stumble, Yash Thakur escaped unscathed and valiantly finished the over with two dot balls, displaying resilience in the face of adversity. The high-octane encounter witnessed CSK posting a formidable total of 210/4 in their allotted 20 overs.
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Ruturaj Gaikwad’s monumental century, coupled with Dube’s blitzkrieg innings of 66 off 27 balls, propelled CSK to a commanding position in the match. As the game unfolded, Dube’s ferocious assault against Thakur’s bowling became a defining moment, showcasing the thrilling spectacle of T20 cricket.
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Chennai Super Kings (Playing XI): Ajinkya Rahane, Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Daryl Mitchell, Moeen Ali, Shivam Dube, Ravindra Jadeja, MS Dhoni (wk), Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Mustafizur Rahman, Matheesha Pathirana
Lucknow Super Giants (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock, KL Rahul (c & wk), Marcus Stoinis, Deepak Hooda, Nicholas Pooran, Ayush Badoni, Krunal Pandya, Matt Henry, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Yash Thakur
