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    IPL 2026: ‘Plan was to bat deep and try to get boundaries in the middle,’ says Dube after CSK’s slug
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    IPL 2026: ‘Plan Was To Bat Deep And Try To Get Boundaries In The Middle,’ Says Dube After CSK’s Sluggish Innings Vs GT

    By IANS News April 26, 2026 • 18:16 PM View: 173
    Gujarat Times Shivam Dube: Middle-order batter Shivam Dube acknowledged that a sluggish start hurt Chennai Super Kings’ batting effort but felt the side recovered well to post a competitive total against Gujarat Titans in their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Sunday.

    Reflecting on the innings after the first half, Dube pointed out the contrast between the slow start and the eventual finish. “The first 10 overs, we did not have a good start, but after that, we came to 159, an amazing score. 159 is one of the best scores I feel over there. It's not easy with the fast bowler as well as with the spinner,” he told the broadcasters.

    CSK had struggled early on, losing wickets in the powerplay and finding run-scoring difficult on a surface that offered assistance to both seamers and spinners. Dube elaborated on the pitch's nature, highlighting its uneven behaviour.

    TAGS Chennai Super Kings Gujarat Times Shivam Dube Shivam Dube Gujarat Titans Indian Premier League MA Chidambaram Stadium Jason Holder Arshad Khan Ruturaj Gaikwad
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