Amid India’s heavy 50-run defeat to New Zealand in the fourth T20I at Visakhapatnam, Shivam Dube delivered a masterclass, blasting a 15-ball fifty en route to 65 off 23, with seven sixes. This feat ranks as the third-fastest half-century by an Indian man in T20Is, spotlighting his explosive potential.
In his candid analysis, Dube attributed success to accumulated experience. ‘Batting in diverse scenarios hones your bowler-reading skills – central to my batting and bowling,’ he explained, radiating strengthened self-belief.
Spinners copped severe punishment: 36 runs at 400 SR. The 12th over assault on Sodhi yielded 29 runs. ‘Pure gut feel; I waited for his error under pressure,’ Dube recounted.
Thanking coach Gambhir and skipper SKY for all-rounder duties, he noted, ‘Bowling builds intelligence.’ His mantra: Dominate middle overs against spin through matchup mastery.
Secured series sets stage for Saturday’s decider in Thiruvananthapuram. Dube’s drive for reinvention shines: ‘Every match sharpens me further.’ As India transitions, Dube’s blend of brute force and strategy promises a dynamic future.