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Shivam Dube's Final Over Carnage Powers India to Record T20 WC Final Total

Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan praised Shivam Dube for delivering consistently crucial performances for India throughout the T20 World Cup. Dube capped the tournament with a blistering, unbeaten 26 off just 8 balls in the final over against New Zealand, smashing 24 runs in that over alone. His late cameo, alongside fifties from Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Abhishek Sharma, propelled India to a record 255 for 5 in the final. Defending champions India now aim to win a historic third T20 World Cup title and become the first team to achieve back-to-back championships.

Key Points: Irfan Pathan Hails Shivam Dube's Crucial T20 World Cup Knocks

  • Dube smashed 26* off 8 in final
  • India posts record 255 in T20 WC final
  • Pathan hails Dube's tournament consistency
  • India eyes historic third title
  • Samson, Kishan, Sharma hit fifties
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"Shivam Dube has played consistently crucial knocks in this WC": Irfan Pathan

Irfan Pathan praises Shivam Dube's consistent impact as India posts a record 255 in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand. Analysis inside.

"Shivam Dube has played consistently crucial knocks in this WC": Irfan Pathan
"Shivam Dube has played consistently crucial knocks throughout this World Cup. - Irfan Pathan"

New Delhi, March 8

Former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan hailed Shivam Dube for playing crucial knocks consistently for India in the ongoing T20 World Cup.

Dube has made 235 runs in nine innings with the bat in the tournament at an average of 39.16 and a strike rate of 169.06.

He has also scalped five wickets with the ball for India. He has been the crisis man for the defending champions throughout the tournament.

He yet again delivered with his big hits in the final over of the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday. Dube slammed an unbeaten 26 off just 8 balls. He smashed James Neesham for 24 runs in the final over. India finished on 255/5.

In an X post, Pathan wrote, "Shivam Dube has played consistently crucial knocks throughout this World Cup. Huge score this by Team India."

Majestic fifties from Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Abhishek Sharma, and a late cameo from Shivam Dube propelled India to a massive 255/6 against New Zealand in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026, in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

India posted the highest total ever in the final of a T20 World Cup.

Defending champions India will be hoping to become the first team to win back-to-back titles, the first home team to win the Cup, and the first to win three T20 world titles.

- ANI

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Priya S
So happy for Shivam! He was under so much scrutiny before the tournament, people questioned his place. But he answered with the bat and ball. 5 wickets too! A true all-round performance. Hope we can defend this total and lift the cup! 🏆
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Rohit P
While Dube's hitting is fantastic, let's not forget the platform set by Samson, Kishan, and Abhishek. 255 is a team effort. Dube provided the perfect finishing touch. This balance in the batting order is what makes this team special.
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Sarah B
Watching from the US, that final over was insane! Dube just cleared his front leg and smashed everything. The pressure of a World Cup final and he plays like it's a nets session. Incredible mentality. Go India!
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Karthik V
Strike rate of 169 in a World Cup! That's the game-changer. In T20 cricket, it's not just about runs, it's about the impact. Dube's innings have come at crucial times and shifted momentum. Hope the bowlers do their job now. Jai Hind!
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Michael C
As a cricket fan, you have to appreciate such clean hitting. Neesham is a good bowler, but Dube made him look ordinary. That's the sign of a player in supreme form. India looks unstoppable if they keep playing like this.

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