"Truly a dream spell" - Fans laud Shivam Dube's impactful bowling exploits in IND vs PAK 2025 Super 4 match

Team India all-rounder Shivam Dube bowled an impactful spell in the 2025 Asia Cup Super Fours match against Pakistan in Dubai on Sunday, September 21. After being asked to bat first, the Men in Green were 91/1 after 10 overs.

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav introduced Dube into the attack in the 11th over. The medium pacer struck straightaway, breaking the 72-run stand between Sahibzada Farhan and Saim Ayub.

On the third ball of the over, Dube dismissed Saim Ayub for 21 runs off 17 balls. The southpaw got a top edge while attempting the pull shot, and Abhishek Sharma completed a fine diving catch at deep backward square leg.

Dube later removed the well-set Farhan, who scored 58 runs off 45 balls. The right-handed batter got out to a slower ball outside the off-stump, getting caught by Suryakumar Yadav at extra cover.

The 32-year-old conceded just 16 runs and claimed two wickets from his first three overs. However, he gave away 17 runs in his last over, registering a spell of 4-0-33-2.

Dube earned widespread praise for his bowling exploits. Here are some of the top reactions on X:

Notably, Shivam Dube is India's second-highest wicket-taker in the 2025 Asia Cup. He has picked up five wickets across three innings at an economy rate of 7.55.

Shivam Dube was India's most successful bowler in IND vs PAK 2025 Asia Cup Super 4 match

Pakistan were off to an impressive start. They seemed set for a big score at the halfway stage. However, India bounced back after 10 overs. Sahibzada Farhan was the top performer, with his 58-run knock from 45 balls.

Faheem Ashraf chipped in with a quick-fire cameo towards the back end of the innings, remaining unbeaten on 20 balls off eight deliveries. Shivam Dube picked up two important wickets, while Varun Chakaravarthy and Kuldeep Yadav also did a fine job.

Kuldeep recorded figures of 4-0-31-1. Chakaravarthy remained wicketless but conceded just 25 runs from four overs. Pakistan ultimately finished 171/5 in 20 overs.

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