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India's Perfect T20 World Cup Run: Dube's 66 Powers Netherlands Win

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India completed a flawless group stage at the T20 World Cup with a 17-run victory over the Netherlands in Florida. Shivam Dube starred with both bat and ball, smashing 66 off 31 balls including six sixes to power India to 193-6, then taking 2-35 to help restrict the Dutch to 176-7.

Despite early setbacks with Abhishek Sharma and Ishan Kishan dismissed cheaply, Dube's explosive innings - his fifty off just 25 balls - turned the match. He combined with Hardik Pandya for a 76-run partnership that propelled India to a commanding total. For the Netherlands, Logan van Beek claimed 3-56 while Bas de Leede top-scored with 33.

India's victory extended their winning streak to 12 matches in T20 World Cup history since 2024 and secured their place in the Super 8s. Mystery spinner Varun Chakravarthy was equally crucial, delivering a decisive 3-14 from three overs to break the Dutch chase. The co-hosts now advance with a perfect 100% record from Group A, having already qualified before this match.