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KKR vs CSK: Dube Falls for 45 as Rinku Singh Takes a Stunning Catch – CSK 170/7
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) have lost another crucial wicket in their chase against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, with Shivam Dube dismissed for 45 off 40 balls. Dube’s steady innings ended when he was brilliantly caught by Rinku Singh off Vaibhav Arora’s bowling, leaving CSK at 170/7 in 18.4 overs.
How the Wicket Fell
- Bowler: Vaibhav Arora (KKR)
- Fielder: Rinku Singh (KKR)
- Score at Fall of Wicket: 170/7 (18.4 overs)
- Dube’s Score: 45 runs (40 balls, 2 fours, 3 sixes)
- Strike Rate: 112.50
Vaibhav Arora delivered a short ball that Shivam Dube tried to launch into the stands. But the shot lacked power and elevation, and Rinku Singh, positioned perfectly, sprinted forward and completed a stunning catch under pressure.
Shivam Dube’s Crucial Knock – Key Stats
- Runs: 45 off 40 balls
- Fours: 2
- Sixes: 3
- Strike Rate: 112.50
- Role: Held the innings together with a measured approach while CSK lost wickets around him.
Rinku Singh’s Game-Changing Catch
- Perfect Positioning: Rinku was stationed at long-on, reading the trajectory perfectly.
- Safe Hands: Despite the ball going high, Rinku maintained his balance and completed a superb catch.
- Pressure Catch: At a crucial stage of the match, Rinku’s brilliance has once again tilted the game towards KKR.
CSK’s Position – A Tight Chase
- Score: 170/7 in 18.4 overs
- MS Dhoni at the Crease: As the captain, Dhoni must now anchor the innings.
- Limited Support: With Dube gone, CSK’s lower order must support Dhoni in the final overs.
KKR’s Bowling – Perfect Execution
- Vaibhav Arora’s Smart Bowling: By maintaining a back-of-a-length line, Arora forced Dube into a risky shot.
- Fielding Excellence: Rinku Singh’s catch under pressure highlights KKR’s sharp fielding performance.
- Rahane’s Smart Captaincy: Ajinkya Rahane’s field placements and bowling changes have worked perfectly.
What CSK Must Do Now
- Dhoni Must Finish: As the last experienced batter, Dhoni must guide CSK in the final overs.
- Rotate Strike: With just two overs left, CSK must focus on singles and targeted boundaries.
- Avoid Another Collapse: With only a few wickets left, CSK must ensure they bat out the 20 overs.
Can Dhoni Guide CSK to Victory?
With Shivam Dube gone and MS Dhoni still at the crease, CSK’s hopes now rest on their captain. But with limited support and KKR’s disciplined bowling, the challenge is immense.
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