By Admin 
Even though Team India had to face defeat in the fourth T20 match played between India and New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, Shivam Dubey’s explosive innings caught everyone’s attention. When the Indian team had faltered due to initial setbacks while chasing the big target of 215 runs, then Dubey breathed life into the match as soon as he entered the field.
India had lost four important wickets on the score of 63 runs. Shivam Dubey was expected to handle the team in such difficult circumstances and he did not disappoint. Without wasting any time, Dubey adopted an aggressive stance and directly attacked the New Zealand bowlers.
Rohit Sharma equalized in Ish Sodhi’s over.
The most memorable moment of Shivam Dubey’s innings came when he wreaked havoc in an over of experienced spinner Ish Sodhi. Dubey scored a total of 29 runs in this over by hitting three sixes and two fours. With this, he has equaled Rohit Sharma, who had scored 28 runs in one over of Mitchell Starc in 2024. In the same over, the 94 meter long six that came from his bat was a special attraction for the spectators.
Indian batsman who scored most runs in an over
Yuvraj Singh – 36 runs
Sanju Samson – 30 runs
Rohit Sharma – 28 runs
Shivam Dubey – 28 runs
Half century in 15 balls, name in special record
During this, Shivam Dubey scored a half-century in just 15 balls. With this, he has secured third place in the list of Indian batsmen who have scored the fastest fifty in T20 International cricket. In this matter he is behind only Yuvraj Singh and Abhishek Sharma. His ability to score fast runs has made him a strong contender before the T20 World Cup.
Yuvraj Singh – 12 balls
Abhishek Sharma – 14 balls
Shivam Dubey – 15 balls
ray of hope amidst defeat
Although India could not win this match, but this inning of Shivam Dubey was a big positive thing for Team India. After the failure of the top order, Dubey fought single-handedly and showed that he can play a match-winning role for the team in difficult times. His innings is also being considered as a strong message for the selectors and team management.