Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube has emerged as a key player in the ICC T20 World Cup, particularly in the Super Eight match against South Africa. This game took place in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Dube has delivered impressive performances with both bat and ball thus far in the tournament.
Shivam Dube’s Performance Statistics
In four innings during the competition, Dube has scored a total of 116 runs, averaging 29.00. His strike rate exceeds 178, including a half-century. Defensively, he has taken three wickets, maintaining an average of 15.33.
Strike Rate Insights
- Second-highest strike rate among Indian players in middle overs: 166.66.
- Only Abhishek Sharma surpasses him with a strike rate of 200.68.
- Best strike rate in death overs: 205.00, ahead of Hardik Pandya (190.07).
This performance places Dube in a strong position as he faces the South African bowling attack. In 2023, he has excelled against both spin and pace bowlers. He scored 110 runs off spin at a remarkable strike rate of 224.48 and 123 runs off pace at a strike rate of 195.23.
India’s Historical Advantage
The Indian cricket team has a favorable record against South Africa in T20 World Cup matches, leading the series 5-2. This adds extra motivation as they prepare to face a competitive South African side.
Match Squads
| India | South Africa |
|---|---|
| Abhishek Sharma | Aiden Markram (captain) |
| Ishan Kishan (wicketkeeper) | Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper) |
| Tilak Varma | Ryan Rickelton |
| Suryakumar Yadav (captain) | Dewald Brevis |
| Shivam Dube | Tristan Stubbs |
| Hardik Pandya | Jason Smith |
| Rinku Singh | George Linde |
| Washington Sundar | Corbin Bosch |
| Arshdeep Singh | Kagiso Rabada |
| Jasprit Bumrah | Anrich Nortje |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Kwena Maphaka |
| Sanju Samson | David Miller |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Lungi Ngidi |
| Axar Patel | Keshav Maharaj |
| Mohammed Siraj | Marco Jansen |
As the tournament progresses, Shivam Dube’s all-round abilities will be crucial for India’s success, particularly in high-stakes matches like this one against South Africa. His form can significantly impact the outcome of the games ahead.
