Chennai Super Kings’ powerhitter and highest runs scorer of the 2025 IPL season, Shivam Dube, has been named in India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025.
The player has been a regular part of the Indian for over a year now. He was a part of the 2024 World Cup Squad that lifted the title in West Indies. Even in the final, he played a handy knock of 27 runs from 16 deliveries that helped his team post a competitive total.
Dube’s Role in Indian Team
Dube is no longer seen as the hitter of the hard ball. He has grown into a middle-order batsman for the Indian team. He brings stability and can adapt to any situation, which is something the team values a lot.
Now, as the 2025 Asia Cup approaches, everyone is looking at Dube, who is 31. He can hit big shots, he knows the game well and can bowl useful medium pace.
This combination makes him someone who can turn the game around for India. He gives the team flexibility and depth, and his presence in the team makes the opposition think twice.
T20I Stats of Shivam Dube
| Format | Mat | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Ave | BF | SR | 100s | 50s | 4s | 6s | Ct | St |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20Is | 35 | 26 | 9 | 531 | 63* | 31.23 | 379 | 140.10 | 0 | 4 | 37 | 28 | 14 | 0 |
Perfect for Asian Conditions
Dube is good against spin, which is a big plus for the Asia Cup, which will be played in Sri Lanka, where spin is a key factor. In the IPL, he has regularly attacked spinners and changed the game in a few overs.
Also, he’s a left-handed batsman. With many right-handers in India’s middle order, Dube offers variety, disrupting the opposition, especially against left-arm spinners or leg-spinners.
While Dube’s sixes are attention-grabbing, his medium pace bowling gives India another option, which is always useful in white-ball cricket. In close games, even a couple of good overs can be game-changing.
Asia Cup matches are tough with low scores and battles in the middle overs. This is where Dube does well, gets the team out of tough situations, handles pressure and finishes strong. He’s done this with Chennai Super Kings and has shown glimpses of it playing for India.
.
