India Defeats England in T20 World Cup Semi-Final with Shivam Dube Bowling Final Over

In the T20 World Cup 2026 semi-final, India defeated England by seven runs at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium, defending a total of 253. With England needing 30 runs in the final over, captain Suryakumar Yadav chose Shivam Dube, who had not bowled earlier, over Axar Patel, who was ready and confident to bowl. Dube, despite nerves, executed crucial yorkers and helped secure the win. The match featured notable performances from Sanju Samson, Jacob Bethell, and strategic decisions on bowling and batting orders.