Batting at quantity 4, Dube expressed the preliminary stress however emphasised sticking to his distinctive model of cricket.
“I believe it was actually chilly however I loved enjoying on this floor. Taking part in after a very long time and batting at No. 4 was a little bit of stress for me, however I had one factor on my thoughts that I needed to play my model of cricket. I do know I can hit large sixes in T20s, so I do know I can get runs anyway,” Dube mentioned within the post-match presentation.
Dube’s impactful efficiency included an unbeaten 60 off 40 balls, that includes 5 fours and two sixes. His partnership with Tilak Varma and Jitesh Sharma performed a pivotal position in India’s profitable chase of the 159-run goal.
When requested concerning the chat he had with captain Rohit Sharma, who made his return to T20Is after a spot of 14 months, after the match, Dube mentioned, ”He [Rohit] mentioned I performed rather well and that we’ll chat to enhance my sport in upcoming video games. Immediately I received the chance and executed what I needed to in bowling.”
Within the first innings, Afghanistan posted a aggressive complete of 158/5, driving on a vital 68-run stand between Azmatullah Omarzai and Mohammed Nabi. Indian bowlers Axar Patel (2/23) and Mukesh Kumar (2/33) have been instrumental in proscribing Afghanistan’s innings. Dube additionally contributed with the ball, claiming a wicket.
The chase noticed Shubman Gill‘s aggressive begin and essential stands between Dube, Varma, and Sharma. Dube’s well-deserved ‘Participant of the Match’ award mirrored his all-round excellence.
India now lead the collection 1-0, with two video games remaining. The upcoming matches promise extra cricketing pleasure as each groups purpose for supremacy within the T20I collection.
Wisden picks 2023 males’s ODI crew of the 12 months, consists of 7 Indians within the XI
(With inputs from ANI)
