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IND vs NED, T20 World Cup: Dube, Chakaravarthy star as India wrap up league stage with 17-run win - Action in Images
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India overcame a determined Netherlands side by 17 runs on Wednesday, securing a win as they gear up for their upcoming Super 8 stage.
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All-rounder Shivam Dube once again proved his worth as India secured a 17-run win, keeping their unbeaten run intact. Dube starred with the bat, smashing a quick half-century to set a competitive total, and then chipped in with two crucial wickets to derail the Netherlands’ chase.(ANI)
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Shivam Dube played a fiery counter-attacking innings, scoring 66 to steer defending champions India to 193/6 after a slow start with the bat against the Netherlands in their final T20 World Cup group-stage clash.(ANI)
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Hardik Pandya played a pivotal cameo, scoring 30 off 21 balls to take India past a tricky phase. Alongside Shivam Dube, he shared a 75-run partnership that powered the team through the final five overs.(PTI)
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Choosing to bat first, India looked to Abhishek Sharma to provide momentum and regain form ahead of the Super 8s. However, the left-hander’s struggles continued, as he was dismissed for a duck for the third match in a row, extending his lean run in the tournament.(ANI)
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Off-spinner Aryan Dutt struck early, trapping Abhishek LBW with just the third delivery, sending a hush over the packed stadium. He also took the wicket of Ishan Kishan later in the innings.(PTI)
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The Netherlands never got a foothold in their chase, with Varun Chakaravarthy running through their batting lineup. Claiming 3 wickets for just 14 runs in 3 overs, he struck early in the powerplay and continued his dominance through the middle overs, effectively closing the door on any hopes of a Dutch comeback.(AP)
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Netherlands' skipper Scott Edwards failed to inspire his team in the chase and was outfoxed by Jasprit Bumrah for 15.(REUTERS)
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