Watch: Shivam Dube bowls no-ball way outside the pitch vs Zimbabwe in T20 World Cup 2026 Super 8 clash

The Indian Cricket Team have taken a step closer to the semi-finals of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026 after their impressive victory over Zimbabwe at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This win has made their path to the semi-finals easier.

During the match, star Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube had a tough time while bowling. The Chennai Super Kings all-rounder gave away 26 runs in his first over. Zimbabwe’s in-form opener Brian Bennett attacked him and hit big fours and sixes in that over.

Shivam Dube also bowled a wide no-ball that landed outside the pitch on the green area at the side. The umpire called it a no-ball because it pitched outside the playing area. After that, there was a free hit, and Dube looked under pressure. He bowled a few wide balls outside the off stump, and the last ball of the over was hit for a six.

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What are the rules regarding no-balls?

According to the International Cricket Council (ICC) rules, a no-ball is given in certain situations. A no-ball is declared if the ball bounces more than once before reaching the popping crease at the striker’s end. A no-ball is also given if the ball lands fully or partly outside the pitch.

However, a no-ball is not given if the ball lands behind the 22-yard line. When a no-ball is called, the batting team gets one extra run, and the next ball becomes a free hit in limited-overs cricket.

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About Shivam Dubey’s Special Two Overs

In today's match against Zimbabwe, Shivam Dube bowled two overs and had a tough time. He gave 46 runs and took 1 wicket.

In his first over, he gave 26 runs. Brian Bennett scored 2 runs from the first ball. He hit a six on the second ball and then hit two fours. Dube bowled a wide ball, and the next ball was a dot ball. He then bowled a no-ball, followed by two more wides. Bennett hit a six on the last ball of the over.

In his second over, Dube gave 20 runs. He also bowled a beamer in that over. Overall, he finished with 1 wicket for 46 runs in 2 overs.

Match Summary

Sikandar Raza, captain of Zimbabwe, won the toss and asked India to bat first. Indian openers Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma gave a fast start. India posted their highest-ever total in the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, scoring 256/4 in 20 overs. Half-centuries from Hardik Pandya and Abhishek Sharma helped the team reach the big total.

Zimbabwe opener Brian Bennett played a brilliant knock of 97 not out from 59 balls, hitting 8 fours and 6 sixes. He also smashed Shivam Dube for 26 runs in one over. Dube finished with 1 wicket for 46 runs in 2 overs, including 20 runs in the final over.

India now need to beat West Indies cricket team in their last Super 8 match to reach the semi-finals. The match will be played on March 1 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Both teams will fight hard, as the winner will qualify for the semi-finals.