Shivam Dube plays his first ODI since 2019: Decoding stats
Shivam Dube has returned to India's ODI playing XI after almost five years as he made the cut for the opening ODI against Sri Lanka at the R.Premadasa Stadium in Colombo. The all-rounder, whose stocks in T20 cricket have gone up in recent years, now aims to make a mark in the 50-over format. His only previous ODI appearance came in December 2019.
Why does this story matter?
Besides contributing with his big hits lower down the order, Dube can also deliver with his medium-pace bowling. With Hardik Pandya being unavailable, the southpaw has a great chance to impress the selectors and stake a claim in India's squad for next year's Champions Trophy. Notably, Dube made it to the XI ahead of Riyan Parag, who boasts sensational numbers in List A cricket.
Dube's only pervious ODI appearance
Dube played his only previous ODI in December 2019, against West Indies at Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium. Batting at number eight, the southpaw scored a six-ball nine. Notably, he arrived to bat in the 48th over. Dube had a poor outing with the ball as he later conceded 68 runs in 7.5 wicket-less overs (ER: 8.70). WI, hence, comfortably accomplished the 288-run target.
Here are his List A stats
Playing his 55th List A match, Dube has 975 runs at 37.50. His strike rate is an impressive 109.42. He has smoked two fifties and a solitary hundred as 118 reads his best score. The tally also includes 40 wickets across 49 innings at an economy of 5.35. Dube would want to boast similar or better numbers in ODI cricket .
How he has fared for India?
Speaking of Dube's numbers in T20Is, the southpaw has scored 448 runs across 33 matches at 29.86. His strike rate reads 134.93 as the tally includes three fifties. He also owns 11 wickets while conceding runs at 9.53. Notably, he was a part of India's squad that lifted the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup in May.
