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Shivam Dube Reveals Nerves in Final Over Heroics Against England

Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube admitted to feeling nervous while bowling the decisive final over in the T20 World Cup semi-final against England. He emphasized self-belief and focusing on his plan, particularly the first two deliveries. Dube also contributed significantly with the bat, scoring a quick 43 runs to help set a formidable total. India's victory sets up a final clash against New Zealand in Ahmedabad.

Key Points: Shivam Dube on Bowling Tense Final Over in T20 WC Semi-Final

  • Dube backed himself in high-pressure final over
  • Focused on executing first two crucial deliveries
  • His knock of 43 was vital to India's total
  • India to face New Zealand in Ahmedabad final
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"I was definitely nervous": Shivam Dube opens up on bowling final over against England

India's Shivam Dube opens up on the pressure of bowling the last over against England, securing India's spot in the T20 World Cup final.

"I was definitely nervous - bowling the final over of a World Cup semi-final is always challenging. - Shivam Dube"

Ahmedabad, March 6

India's star all-rounder Shivam Dube said he backed himself while bowling the last over against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final, focusing on delivering two crucial balls while defending 30 runs.

Dube admitted he was nervous but ready to take on the challenge. With Jacob Bethell having already smashed a 45-ball century, Dube emphasised self-belief, which helped him execute the plan.

A stunning counter-attacking century from Bethell went in vain as Team India beat a valiant England by seven runs in a nail-biting semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, booking India's spot in the title clash against New Zealand at Ahmedabad, scheduled for Sunday.

"I just wanted to back myself. I knew the first two balls of the over would be crucial, so my focus was on getting them right because that could decide the game. It had already been decided that I would bowl the last over. I was definitely nervous - bowling the final over of a World Cup semi-final is always challenging," Shivam Dube said in a video on BCCI.

Dube's final over was a nail-biter. Jacob Bethell was run out attempting a second run on the first ball, and Dube conceded singles on the next two deliveries, bringing England's required runs down to 27 from three balls.

Although Dube bowled a wide and conceded three sixes from Jofra Archer, his initial three deliveries had already secured India's win.

Dube also played a vital knock of 43 off 25 balls, hitting one four and two sixes to help India reach a daunting total of 253.

Defending champions India and New Zealand will lock horns in the final of the T20 World Cup on Sunday, March 8, at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

India reached the final after beating England in Mumbai, while New Zealand reached the final after thrashing South Africa in Kolkata.

The two teams also made it to the final of the Champions Trophy in 2025 and, almost exactly a year later, will again lock horns in the summit clash of an ICC event.

- ANI

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Priya S
His all-round contribution was key! 43 runs with the bat and then holding his nerve with the ball. That's the value of a true all-rounder. Hope he carries this confidence into the final against New Zealand!
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Aman W
Respect for owning up to the nerves. Many would try to act macho. But honestly, the over was a bit expensive at the end with those sixes. Thank goodness Bethell got run out on the first ball, that was the real game-changer.
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Sarah B
The mental strength to focus on just the first two balls, as he said, is a great lesson. Don't get overwhelmed by the whole situation, just win the next moment. Great mindset from Dube.
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Vikram M
Final on Sunday in Ahmedabad! The stadium will be a sea of blue. Dube has shown he can handle the big stage. Let's bring the cup home, boys! 🏆
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Kriti O
The team management's faith in him to bowl that over paid off. It's not just about the player's skill, but also about the captain's trust. Well done to everyone! Now one last push for the trophy.

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