India Defeats England in T20 World Cup Semi-Final; Final Over Bowled by Shivam Dube

In the T20 World Cup 2026 semifinal, India defeated England by seven runs at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, defending a total of 253. With 30 runs needed off the final over, captain Suryakumar Yadav chose Shivam Dube over Axar Patel to bowl, despite Axar being ready and confident. England's Jacob Bethell scored a century, but India's disciplined bowling and fielding secured their place in the final against New Zealand. The decision to trust Dube was based on bowling strategies and match dynamics.