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India started their Asia Cup 2025 journey with a big win against the UAE in Dubai. Kuldeep Yadav and Shivam Dube shined with the ball, and India chased down the target in just 4.3 overs. Now, all focus is on India’s next clash against Pakistan on September 14.
Before that, let us compare the T20I records of Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya after both played 36 matches each.
Shivam Dube vs Hardik Pandya: Batting Stats
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- Runs: Dube has scored 531 runs in 26 innings, almost double Pandya’s 275 runs in 23 innings.
- Average: Dube averages 31.23, much better than Pandya’s 16.18.
- Strike Rate: Pandya had a higher strike rate of 151.93, while Dube’s strike rate is 140.10.
- 50s: Dube has hit 4 half-centuries, with his best being 63* vs Afghanistan. Pandya did not score a 50 in his first 36 games, his top score being 33* vs England.
- Performance in wins: Dube scored 476 runs at 31.73 average in matches India won. Pandya made 221 runs with a strike rate of 187.29 but a lower average of 20.09.
- Simple take: Dube has been more consistent with the bat, while Pandya showed explosive hitting power in short bursts.
Shivam Dube vs Hardik Pandya: Bowling Stats
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- Wickets: Pandya took 35 wickets in 36 innings, while Dube got 16 wickets in 25 innings.
- Average & Strike Rate: Pandya had better numbers – 24.06 (average) and 17.63 (strike rate). Dube’s figures are 28.06 and 18.56.
- Economy: Dube went for 9.07 runs per over, while Pandya kept it tighter at 8.19.
- Best Figures: Dube’s best is 3/4 against UAE in Asia Cup 2025. Pandya’s best was 4/38 against England in 2018.
- Performance in wins: Dube took 15 wickets in 22 winning games with a 9.09 economy. Pandya grabbed 29 wickets in 26 winning matches at a better economy of 8.16.
- Simple take: Pandya was clearly stronger with the ball in his first 36 matches, offering India a reliable option. Dube has had some good spells but is less consistent as a bowler
Final Word
Shivam Dube and Hardik Pandya are both seam-bowling all-rounders, but they bring different strengths. Dube has been better with the bat, scoring important runs in the middle order. Pandya had a bigger impact as a bowler in his early career, while still providing finishing power with the bat.
Going into the big India vs Pakistan clash, both players could be key for India—Dube for his batting form and Pandya for his experience in crunch games.
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