This article is a complete profile of Shivam Dube, covering his IPL career, domestic breakthrough, international milestones, playing style, key stats, and personal life.
Explore his journey from Mumbai cricket circuits to becoming a T20 World Cup winner and IPL champion.
Shivam Dube Profile: Background, Early Life, Achievement & Playing Style
Shivam Dube Personal Info
- Full Name: Shivam Dube
- Born: 26 June 1993 (Mumbai, Maharashtra)
- Age (2025): 32 Years
- Role: Batting All-rounder
- Batting/Bowling: Left-hand bat • Right-arm medium
- Height: 1.88 m (6’2”)
- IPL Team (2026): Chennai Super Kings
Early Life & Domestic Breakthrough
Family Background
Born and raised in Mumbai, Shivam Dube’s family originally hails from the Bhadohi district of Uttar Pradesh. His father migrated to Mumbai in search of better opportunities and supported Shivam’s cricket ambitions despite financial struggles.
- Father: Rajesh Dube – migrated from Uttar Pradesh; ran a dairy business and later a jeans factory
- Mother: Madhuri Dube
- Sister: Pooja Dube
Wife & Children
Dube married Anjum Khan on 16 July 2021.
They have two children:
- Ayaan (Born 13 February 2022)
- Mehwish (Born 3 January 2025)
Anjum Khan is known for her work in Hindi television serials, music albums, and voice-over projects.
2018–19 Breakout Season
Dube grabbed national attention during the 2018-19 domestic season:
- Smashed five consecutive sixes in a Ranji Trophy over
- Scored his maiden first-class century
- Registered multiple five-wicket hauls
- Produced a standout seven-wicket spell vs Karnataka
This rare combination of explosive batting and seam bowling established him as a genuine all-rounder.
Key Records & Achievements
- Five consecutive sixes in Ranji Trophy (2018)
- IPL Champion (2023) with Chennai Super Kings
- Consecutive T20I fifties during 2024 comeback
- Part of India’s 2024 T20 World Cup-winning squad
- 120+ IPL sixes
- Jersey No. 70 for India & CSK
Playing Style, Strengths & Weaknesses
- Attacks spinners aggressively
- Strong straight six-hitter
- Uses long levers and height for leverage
- Best suited to a defined middle-order role
- Part-time medium pacer for balance
Strengths
- Elite striker against spin
- High T20 strike rate (140+)
- Big-match temperament
- Tall frame generates natural power
- Can contribute useful overs
Weaknesses
- Can struggle against high pace early
- Bowling economy may rise under pressure
- Form fluctuations after major tournaments
Shivam Dube IPL Career & International Journey
Career Timeline
- 2018: Domestic breakout season
- 2019: IPL & India debut
- 2023: Career-defining IPL season
- 2024: International comeback + T20 World Cup winner
- 2025: Retained by CSK; remains India T20 option
Shivam Dube IPL Career
Shivam Dube’s IPL journey has evolved from inconsistency to defined dominance.
- 2019-2020: Royal Challengers Bangalore
- 2021: Rajasthan Royals
- 2022-Present: Chennai Super Kings
His true breakthrough came in IPL 2023 when CSK gave him a clear role
Under MS Dhoni, Dube became one of the league’s most destructive spin-hitters and played a key role in CSK’s title-winning campaign.
He was retained ahead of the 2025 season and remains a core middle-order enforcer in the yellow jersey.
Season-Wise IPL Performance
2019 (RCB)
- IPL debut season
- Flashes of power-hitting
2020 (RCB)
- Inconsistent performances
2021 (RR)
- Limited impact season
2022 (CSK)
- 289 runs
- Strike rate 150+
- Began establishing middle-order role
2023 (CSK) – Breakthrough Season
- 418 runs
- Strike rate 158+
- Among top middle-over six-hitters
- IPL Champion
2024 (CSK)
- 396 runs
- Improved stability and role clarity
2025 (CSK)
- Retained player
- Continues as primary spin attacker
- Last IPL match: 25 May 2025 vs GT
International Career & Comeback Story
- T20I Debut: 3 November 2019 vs Bangladesh
- ODI Debut: 15 December 2019 vs West Indies
After early inconsistency, Dube was dropped from the Indian setup. His international future looked uncertain.
In 2024, an injury to Hardik Pandya reopened the door. Dube capitalized immediately, smashing consecutive fifties vs Afghanistan, marking a strong comeback.
He was selected for India’s 2024 T20 World Cup-winning squad, contributing important middle-order runs during pressure matches as India ended an 11-year ICC trophy drought.
Shivam Dube Career Stats Overview
Shivam Dube Career Stats: Batting & Fielding
| Category | ODIs | T20Is | FC | List A | T20s |
| MAT | 4 | 62 | 25 | 62 | 200 |
| INNS | 4 | 46 | 40 | 46 | 175 |
| NO | 0 | 15 | 5 | 14 | 50 |
| RUNS | 43 | 922 | 1541 | 1121 | 3879 |
| HS | 25 | 66 | 121* | 118 | 95* |
| AVE | 10.75 | 29.74 | 44.02 | 35.03 | 31.03 |
| BF | 48 | 610 | 2211 | 1015 | 2673 |
| SR | 89.58 | 151.14 | 69.69 | 110.44 | 145.11 |
| 100s | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 50s | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 | 18 |
| 4s | 3 | 60 | 158 | 68 | 240 |
| 6s | 2 | 57 | 56 | 64 | 241 |
| CT | 1 | 23 | 8 | 18 | 63 |
| ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Shivam Dube Career Stats: Bowling
| Category | ODIs | T20Is | FC | List A | T20s |
| MAT | 4 | 62 | 25 | 62 | 200 |
| INNS | 4 | 41 | 40 | 57 | 107 |
| BALLS | 107 | 518 | 2732 | 2050 | 1470 |
| RUNS | 106 | 832 | 1260 | 1824 | 2209 |
| WKTS | 1 | 31 | 58 | 48 | 77 |
| BBI | 1/19 | 3/4 | 7/53 | 4/68 | 3/4 |
| BBM | 1/19 | 3/4 | 7/84 | 4/68 | 3/4 |
| AVE | 106.00 | 26.83 | 21.72 | 38.00 | 28.68 |
| ECON | 5.94 | 9.63 | 2.76 | 5.33 | 9.01 |
| SR | 107.0 | 16.7 | 47.1 | 42.7 | 19.0 |
| 4W | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 5W | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 10W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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