Dube, who got here to bat at quantity 4, smashed two sixes and 5 fours in his match-winning knock. For his stupendous present, the allrounder was adjudged Man of the Match.
After taking India residence in model, Dube spoke concerning the dialog he had along with his captain Rohit Sharma. “It (This innings) holds a particular place in my coronary heart as I’ve made a comeback to the Indian facet after a substantial time. The chance given to me was essential, and I felt a deep sense of significance. In a T20I sport, particularly throughout a chase, each batsman goals to complete the sport, and I am elated that I might obtain that for my crew,” Dube stated in a video posted by BCCI on social media.
“I totally loved my time on the crease. Initially, I struggled to grip the bat correctly, however after a few deliveries, I discovered my rhythm and settled in. At that second, I forgot concerning the chilly winter; I used to be utterly absorbed within the sport. The joyous ambiance was palpable, with everybody expressing their happiness and commending my innings,” the allrounder stated.
Dube recorded his second T20 half-century as India completed with 159 for 4 in 17.3 overs, after limiting Afghanistan to 158 for five in 20 overs.
Other than the match-winning innings, Dube bowled two overs for figures of 1 for 9.
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“My captain, coach, and fellow gamers have been genuinely happy. Rohit stated – preserve taking part in this manner, be constructive in your sport and we all know you’ll be able to rating from anyplace and win us the sport. He stated preserve taking part in like this. It was certainly a particular second after I took a wicket on the second ball of the over in a T20 sport,” the 30-year-old cricketer stated.
The second sport will probably be performed in Indore on Sunday. Bengaluru will host the third T20 on January 17.
