Shivam Dube creates history, breaks Hardik's record; leaves Virat behind to become first Indian with rare feats

Shivam Dube became the fourth Indian in as many matches to win the Player of the Match (POTM) award in the 2026 T20 World Cup as India completed the group stage unbeaten after a 17-run victory at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium against the Netherlands, having earlier beaten the USA, Namibia, and arch-rivals Pakistan. The star all-rounder made 66 runs off 31 balls as India posted a total of 192 on the board after Suryakumar Yadav won the toss and chose to bat. Later, he also took two wickets with the ball while giving away 35 runs in three overs.

The 32-year-old was promoted ahead of Hardik Pandya and walked out to bat at number five. He batted at a strike rate of 212.90 with four boundaries and six maximums.

Shivam Dube Creates History

Dube is the first Indian to score over 60 runs and take two wickets in a T20 World Cup match. Virat Kohli is the only other Indian to score over 60 runs in an innings in the mega event's history and also get a wicket. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya is the only other to score a half-century and take multiple wickets in a match for the Men in Blue in the competition's 19-year history.

Indians With 50 And 1 Wicket In A T20 WC Match

Player	Runs	Wickets	Opponent	Year	venue
Shivam Dube	66	2	Netherlands	2026	Ahmedabad
Hardik Pandya	52	2	Namibia	2026	Delhi
Virat Kohli	89	1	West Indies	2016	Mumbai
Virat Kohli	78	1	Pakistan	2012	Colombo
Hardik Pandya	50	1	Bangladesh	2024	North Sound

Overall, Dube is only the sixth player to take multiple wickets and score over 60 runs in the same T20 World Cup match. The feat was previously achieved by Dwayne Bravo, Marcus Stoinis, Shane Watson (Twice), Curtis Campher, and Bas de Leede.

Shivam Dube Sets All-Time Indian Record

Dube's knock of 66 is the highest individual score by an Indian batter while coming out to bat at number five or below in a T20 World Cup match. He is only the fourth Indian, after Hardik, Yuvraj Singh, and Rohit Sharma, to score a half-century.

Highest Individual Score In A T20 World Cup Match For India From Number 5 Or Below

Player	Runs	Opponent	Venue	Year
Shivam Dube	66	Netherlands	Ahmedabad	2026
Hardik Pandya	63	England	Adelaide	2022
Yuvraj Singh	58	England	Durban	2007
Hardik Pandya	52	Namibia	Delhi	2026
Rohit Sharma	50	South Africa	Durban	2007
Hardik Pandya	50	Bangladesh	North Sound	2024

Dube has been in great form and played a key role in the win over Pakistan with a quick-fire knock of 27 in just 17 balls. Last month, he made the third-quickest half-century by an Indian player with a 15-ball half-century against New Zealand.

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