Shivam Dube shines with fifer in Ranji Trophy semi-final: Stats
What's the story
Shivam Dube put up an outstanding performance with the ball in the ongoing 2024-25 Ranji Trophy semi-final clash between Mumbai and Vidarbha.
The pacer made the red ball talk and claimed a fifer in the first innings.
Though he isn't part of India's squad for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy, the all-rounder continues to impressive in domestic cricket.
This was his third First-Class fifer.
Match details
Dube's impressive performance in Ranji Trophy semi-final
Dube picked up five wickets as Vidarbha posted 383/10 while batting first at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
He did so after bowling a mere 11.5 overs and giving away just 49 runs.
The all-rounder claimed key wickets of Parth Rekhade (23) and Karun Nair (45) before rattling the tail-enders.
Game progress
Danish Malewar, Dhruv Shorey power Vidarbha
Danish Malewar was the highest run-scorer for Vidarbha, scoring 79 runs.
Dhruv Shorey also contributed significantly with his knock of 74 runs.
However, neither batsman could score a century.
While Dube dismissed five batters, Royston Dias and Shams Mulani claimed two wickets apiece.
Mumbai would be happy with their recovery as the batting team was once firmly placed at 324/5.
Tournament update
Dube's status for upcoming Champions Trophy
Despite his stellar showing in the Ranji Trophy, Dube hasn't been included in the main squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy.
He continues to be a reserve player, along with Yashasvi Jaiswal and Mohammed Siraj.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has clarified that these reserve players will stay in India and will only be sent to Dubai if needed.
Stats
Here are his FC numbers
As mentioned, Dube finished with 5/49 across 11.5 overs.
With this spell, Dube has raced to 58 wickets from 25 First-Class matches at 22-plus. This was his third fifer.
His tally also includes 1,529 runs at an average of 46.33. Besides nine fifties, he has also tonked four centuries.
In the ongoing season, Dube had managed just one wicket in his preceding three outings. His run tally in the tournament read 76 runs at 19.