IPL 2024: Best Predicted Playing XI of Chennai Super Kings (CSK) after mini-auction

5. Shivam Dube

Shivam Dube is known for his aggressive batting style in T20 cricket. The left-handed batter provides flexibility to CSK’s batting line-up. Super Kings have tried him in different numbers in the team and he has looked decent in every spot. However, with Rahane's presence, Dube might be seen batting at number five.

The 30-year-old’s numbers reveal that he is a reliable batter for CSK. Serving the side since 2022, he has scored 707 runs in 25 innings of 27 matches at a notable strike rate of 157.46. In 2024, Chennai will require his support in the middle order to defend the title successfully.

Talking about his recent batting displays, he has failed to be effective in the 2023-24 domestic season after failing in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. In the 2023-24 SMAT, he could score only 186 runs for Mumbai in eight innings at a strike rate of 124.00. However, he will look to forget his previous failures and go to the 2024 IPL with confidence.