IPL 2023: After a swashbuckling knock against RCB, Shivam Dube discloses the ‘protein’ secret to his power-hitting prowess.

After being given the option to bat first, Chennai amassed a mammoth total of 226/6 in its first innings, thanks to blazing knocks from Devon Conway (83 off 45 balls), Ajinkya Rahane, and Shivam Dube (52 off 27 balls).

Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings squared off at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on April 17 to produce another last-over spectacle for the 16th season of the Indian Premier League.

Shivam Dube was particularly destructive during his innings, as he hit two fours and five sixes. He repeatedly launched the ball into the stands for amusement as the RCB bowlers ran out of options. Two of the Southpaw’s sixes landed on the stadium’s roof, and another traveled 111 meters.

The 29-year-old revealed that his father’s protein-rich diet since his infancy was the source of his incredible strength, which he attributed to a stunning knock.

“I’ve had this ability since I was a child. My father has provided me with sufficient protein because he is aware of what is required at this level, Dube was quoted as saying by India Today.

At the mega-auction conducted in 2022, CSK purchased Dube for a staggering 4 crore INR. The Mumbai-born batsman has repaid the management’s faith with several devastating hits. He relished his time at the M Chinnasamy Stadium, where he scored his first IPL fifty, once again.

“Playing at this stadium, on this wicket, and in front of this audience was incredible for me. I’ve stated previously that I believe in my capabilities, and that was exactly what was required today. Definitely, I believe it is difficult to stop me once I’ve gotten moving; my team shares this sentiment. “I enjoyed the freedom I was given, as well as the size of the field and wicket,” he added.

Faf and Maxwell’s valiant blows

Returning to the game, the RCB lost Virat Kohli in the very first over of their pursuit. Nonetheless, Glenn Maxwell (76 off 36) and Faf du Plessis (62 off 33) rescued their team with a 126-run partnership. At one point, with six wickets remaining and Dinesh Karthik and Shabaz Ahmed at the crease, the RCB required 36 runs off the final 20 deliveries.

However, the duo was unable to complete the task, and the home team ultimately lost the match by eight runs. CSK’s most effective bowler was Tushar Deshpande, who took 3/45 in four overs. Devon Conway was named Player of the Match for his dazzling 83-run performance off 45 deliveries.