Shivam Dube’s Explosive 15-Ball Fifty Lights Up T20I

Shivam Dube Shines in 4th T20I Against New Zealand

In a thrilling display of batsmanship, India’s Shivam Dube reached a phenomenal fifty off just 15 balls during the fourth T20I against New Zealand on January 28, 2026. The match took place at ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. Dube’s performance is already being hailed as one of the highlights in T20I cricket history.

Dube’s Quick-Fire Fifty

The milestone moment came on the penultimate delivery of the 13th over, bowled by Jacob Duffy. A full toss on the pads was transformed into a massive six as Dube flicked the ball over deep square leg, marking his sixth six of the innings. This remarkable innings positioned him as a key player in the chase for 216 runs.

Top Fastest Fifties in T20I History

Dube’s 15-ball fifty is now recorded as the third-fastest in T20I history. The only players ahead of him are:

Earlier in the innings, India struggled to start strong, losing Abhishek Sharma for a golden duck on the very first delivery. Skipper Suryakumar Yadav contributed just eight runs while Sanju Samson managed 24 off 15 balls. Middle-order batsman Rinku Singh added 39 runs but it was Dube’s explosive innings that reignited the team’s innings.

Match Overview

At the time of writing, India was 134/5 after 14 overs, with Dube’s score standing at 54. Meanwhile, Hardik Pandya faced challenges and fell for just two runs, leaving the team in a precarious situation at the halfway mark.

New Zealand set a challenging total of 215/7 in their 20 overs, with Tim Seifert leading the scoring with 62 runs off 36 balls, supported by Devon Conway with 44 runs and Daryl Mitchell who scored 39 off just 18 balls.

Conclusion

As India seeks to chase down this target, eyes will be on Shivam Dube to see if he can continue this explosive performance and possibly lead his team to victory in the ensuing overs.