Chennai Super Kings (CSK) batters Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube gave a masterclass on Tuesday in their game against the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at DY Patil Stadium.
CSK lost the toss again and was asked to hit first on a good hitting surface. It was the same story again when Ruturaj Gaikwad was fired early after playing a few shots.
Moeen Ali also followed and CSK was down to 36/2 in the 7th over. It was left to Dube and Uthappa to rebuild it and they took their time initially. They slowly pushed the total to 60/2 by the end of the 10th.
It seemed that the momentum was entirely with the Bangalore team, but what followed left RCB stunned. The counterattack started in the 11th, bowled over by Wanindu Hasaranga, who went for 13 runs.
A flurry of sixes ensued and out of nowhere CSK had passed over 100 in the 13th. Both Uthappa and Dube hit more sixes than fours, something very rarely seen in sport.
Uthappa made his way to a 50-ball 88, which included 4 fours and 9 huge sixes. Dube contributed with a 45-ball 94, crushing 8 sixes. Their partnership ended in the 19th over, but they had already scored 165 runs in just 73 balls.
Here’s how Twitter responded to Robin Uthappa, Shivam Dube’s partnership:
Redeem on cards for @ChennaiIPL† Fantastic beat by @robbieuthappa † @IamShivamDube† Great pace innings and smart at bat. #CSKvsRCB #IPL2022
— Harbhajan Turban (@harbhajan_singh) Apr 12, 2022
DY Patil has always been a great song to save. That said, this was a fantastic hit @robbieuthappa † @IamShivamDube†
Controlled aggression at its best.#CSKvRCB
— Sachin Tendulkar (@sachin_rt) Apr 12, 2022
What a time for the men in yellow to get back into shape! Brillaine knock on @robbieuthappa and #Dube you both earned a 100, one of the best strokes I’ve seen! Never write about these champions, they know what it takes to be a champion! Bleeding Yellow @ChennaiIPL #CSKvsRCB
— Kris Srikkanth (@KrisSrikkanth) Apr 12, 2022
Robin Uthappa your beauty. Show class and experience!
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) Apr 12, 2022
So happy for Shivam Dubey – It’s not easy to lug around with a reputation for being a great batter. But this just might be HIS milestone season. Knock gets better and better.. I hope you keep shining @IamShivamDube #CSKvsRCB
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) Apr 12, 2022
When #CSK changed it dramatically from 2020 to 2021, one of the things they did really well was dominate the midfielders. That’s exactly what they do today.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) Apr 12, 2022
It’s a bloodbath there. Bangalore under pressure??? #CSKvsRCB
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) Apr 12, 2022
Shivam dube genbaazo ko le doobe ;). Take top shots.
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) Apr 12, 2022
Spotlight Robbery!!! Reminded of Q1 last season.. Just has a knack for stepping up on the big night.. What a knock this batman @robbieuthappa #CSKvsRCB
— Jatin Sapru (@jatinsapru) Apr 12, 2022
Stephen Fleming watches Dube and Uthappa pic.twitter.com/IMqLhMIrpJ
— Sagar (@sagarcasm) Apr 12, 2022
uthappa and dube tonight#IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/gjlWsJOQfg
— Amazon prime video IN (@PrimeVideoIN) Apr 12, 2022
165: Shivam Dube – Uthappa
Highest partnership of this season#WhistlePodu † #IPL2022 pic.twitter.com/GqyRYY8AeL— CSK Fans Army™ 🦁 (@CSKFansArmy) Apr 12, 2022
Heard there is construction going on in Chepauk, hope it’s a statue of Dube and Uthappa.
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) Apr 12, 2022
Unbelievable from Robin and Dubey. First 10 overs for 60. The next 10 for 167. That’s the period Harshal Patel operates in…how much he was missed by the #RCB
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) Apr 12, 2022
@ChennaiIPL ne bana di aaj jodi! Brilliant hits from a veteran and a youngster. #CSKvsRCB #RCBvCSK pic.twitter.com/4sDN9FWsun
— RP Singh रुद्र प्रताप सिंह (@rpsingh) Apr 12, 2022
The 158* score to date between Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube is now the highest third or lower wicket partnership in IPL.
The previous highest was 157 runs by Cameron White and Kumar Sangakkara for Deccan against PWI in 2012.#IPL2022 #CSKvsRCB
— Kausthub Gudipati (@kaustats) Apr 12, 2022
Robin Uthappa and Shivam Dube#CSKvsRCB pic.twitter.com/kDFhKX67L5
— Mahindro Sing Dhuni (@Gawd_Dhuni) Apr 12, 2022
Young Dube and experienced Uthappa have created a great battle formula pic.twitter.com/MRWHSadZsX
— Rajabets India🇮🇳👑 (@smileandraja) Apr 12, 2022
Shivam dube and Robin uthappa today against vintage rcb#CSKvsRCB pic.twitter.com/4lsC9qqc7E
— frozen🥶 (@ein_scofield) Apr 12, 2022
Uthappa and Shivam Dube against RCB today pic.twitter.com/2oVRLPw4vs
— Anoop انوپ 🇮🇳 (@ianooop) Apr 12, 2022
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