Shivam Dube is fast becoming synonymous with T20 bailouts for India. When wickets tumble and run rates stall, the burly all-rounder delivers, blending calculated aggression with composure. His recent exploits underline why he’s the new crisis-buster in blue.
T20 World Cup 2026 against Netherlands: At 69/3, Dube’s 66 off 31 balls turned crisis into command, pushing India to 193. He replicated this against Pakistan (27 off 17) and Namibia (23 off 16), where his partnership with Pandya yielded 81 in 39 overs after top-order collapses.
In Asia Cup 2025 final, 33 off 22 proved vital. T20 World Cup 2024 memories include 27 off 16 in the South Africa summit clash with Kohli, and a match-turning 28 off 22 against Australia.
These knocks, often overshadowed by openers’ fireworks, have massive impact. Dube’s consistency in do-or-die moments positions him as key to India’s 2026 World Cup aspirations, promising more fireworks ahead.