After guiding India to a 17-run triumph over the Netherlands in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Shivam Dube, the Player of the Match, expressed his satisfaction with batting under pressure on a challenging pitch. Dube, with a stellar all-round performance of 66 runs and 2 wickets, helped India secure their 12th consecutive victory at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Dube’s innings of 66 runs against the Netherlands now stands as his highest T20I score, surpassing his previous best of 65 against New Zealand earlier in 2026 and an unbeaten 63 against Afghanistan in 2024. Despite the challenging conditions, Dube enjoyed the pressure situation, adapting his game to the demands of the match.
Batting first on a challenging surface, India faced early setbacks but recovered well in the middle overs, with Dube’s explosive 66 off 31 balls being the highlight of their innings. India posted a competitive total of 193 for 6, with contributions from other batsmen like Rinku Singh.
In response, the Netherlands made a decent start but faltered as India’s bowlers struck at crucial junctures to restrict their scoring. Varun Chakaravarthy’s 3-14 and key breakthroughs ensured India defended their total successfully, securing a significant victory in the tournament.
