In its last group league match in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, the Indian team has defeated Netherlands by 17 runs. The hero of India’s victory was Shivam Dubey who played a stormy innings of 66 runs in 31 balls. After the match, Shivam has revealed about hitting sixes on short balls. He told how an advice from Dhoni taught him to deal with short balls.
What lesson did Dhoni teach?
After winning the title of Player of the Match against Netherlands, Shivam Dubey told that he was struggling with short balls during the IPL. He knew he had the power to hit those balls. So he worked on those balls in the offseason. Dubey revealed that Dhoni had told him that it is not necessary that you have to hit a six on every ball. You can hit boundaries and also take singles. So this thing was always in my mind.
What did Shivam Dubey say?
After becoming the player of the match, Shivam Dubey said that I try to hit sixes. I enjoy doing this, but in this situation the bowler has to be good. I also have to prepare myself for boundary dying. I know that the bowlers will block me and will not bowl yorkers and length balls. He will bowl me short and slower balls. So I have prepared myself. I was waiting for those balls only.
Half century scored in 25 balls
Shivam Dubey batted explosively against Netherlands and completed his half-century in just 25 balls. In this match, he played a brilliant inning of 66 runs and took India’s score beyond 190.