Shivam Dube’s Unexpected Impact in Australia T20I
Former Indian captain Kris Srikkanth highlighted Shivam Dube's surprising ability to take wickets despite not appearing threatening. This was evident after the fourth T20I against Australia in Carrara on November 6.
Key Wickets and Bowling Performance
Dube, a right-arm pacer, claimed two crucial wickets, including the dismissal of Australian captain Mitchell Marsh and the dangerous Tim David. Srikkanth praised Dube's smart bowling, especially the unexpected delivery that got David out at a critical moment.
Dube finished with excellent figures of 2/20 in two overs and made it back-to-back games of dismissing the in-form David.
Batting Role and Struggles
Srikkanth noted the decision to promote Dube to the No. 3 position was to attack leg-spinner Adam Zampa aggressively. However, despite hitting a towering six off Zampa, Dube managed only 22 runs from 18 balls, showing some difficulty in maintaining momentum.
India’s Overall Performance
India scored a modest 167 runs in their 20 overs, with the batting lineup struggling to build consistent momentum. However, the bowlers’ strong performance helped India secure a convincing 48-run victory over Australia, giving India a 2-1 lead in the series with one match left.
India scratched around for momentum for most of their innings, finishing with only 167 in their 20 overs. However, the bowlers produced an excellent all-round performance to help the side take a 2-1 lead with one game remaining.
Summary
Kris Srikkanth praises Shivam Dube’s clever bowling and strategic batting position, which contributed significantly to India's win despite a modest batting performance.
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