In a match that saw India crumble by 50 runs against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, Shivam Dube stood tall with a sensational 65-run knock off 23 deliveries, including a 15-ball fifty – the third quickest by an Indian in T20Is. Seven sixes defined his stay, with spinners bearing the brunt at a 400 strike rate.
Reflecting on his growth, Dube highlighted the value of back-to-back games. ‘Different situations teach you to decode bowlers’ tactics,’ he shared. This mental fortitude has transformed him, allowing precise predictions during both batting and bowling.
Dube dissected his spinner-slaying prowess, underscoring middle-overs acceleration. Against Ish Sodhi and Mitchell Santner, he was unforgiving, notably hammering 29 off Sodhi in one over. ‘It came naturally; I read his discomfort and capitalized,’ he explained.
Bowling chances, courtesy of Gambhir and SKY, have honed his all-round skills. ‘Bowling makes you sharper overall,’ Dube affirmed, committed to refining his arsenal.
With the series secured, attention shifts to Thiruvananthapuram for a triumphant close. Dube vows constant evolution: ‘I won’t stagnate; each game makes me smarter.’ His performance underscores India’s depth in T20 talent.