Indian cricket is full of stars who dominate headlines with centuries, wickets, and match-winning performances. But every now and then, there comes a player whose presence itself turns out to be lucky for the team. For India in T20 cricket, that man is Shivam Dube – the lucky charm of Indian cricket team.
Under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav, India has entered the Asia Cup 2025 final unbeaten. And one interesting stat stands out — whenever Shivam Dube is in the playing XI, Team India simply doesn’t lose.
35 Matches, 35 Wins – A Rare Record
Shivam Dube has featured in India’s last 35 T20 International matches, and remarkably, the Men in Blue have won all of them. This streak makes him one of the rarest players in world cricket with such an impact. It’s not always about scoring big or taking crucial wickets — sometimes, a player’s presence creates the right balance for the team.
Fans and experts are now calling him the ultimate lucky charm of Indian cricket team, especially with a high-pressure final against Pakistan just around the corner.
Dube’s journey hasn’t been easy. He made his T20I debut for India back in 2019 but was soon dropped due to inconsistent form. His career revival came through the IPL, where playing for Chennai Super Kings, he transformed into a reliable finisher and power-hitter. His strong comeback earned him a spot in the Indian team again, and since then, he has been unstoppable.
He was also a part of the T20 World Cup 2024-winning Indian squad, adding another feather to his cap.
His Contribution in Numbers
- Matches Played (T20Is): 40
- Runs Scored: 548
- 50s: 4
- Highest Score: 63
- Match-Winning Aura: India unbeaten in the last 35 T20Is with him in the XI
While these numbers may not scream superstar, they tell the story of a player who always delivers when the team needs stability in the middle order.
India faces Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025 final, the biggest stage of the tournament. With pressure sky-high, having Shivam Dube in the lineup is not just about his batting power, but also about the winning mindset that seems to follow him.
If history is anything to go by, including him in the XI could well mean that India continues its unbeaten run and lifts the Asia Cup trophy for the ninth time.
Shivam Dube may not be the most celebrated player in Indian cricket right now, but his importance cannot be denied. With India winning every time he plays, he has truly become the lucky charm of Indian cricket team. And if this streak continues in the Asia Cup final, Dube will etch his name in Indian cricket folklore as one of the quiet architects of success.
