Archive · 8 Oct 2026
Naman Dhir's Bowling Changes Turn Sixes Into Three Wickets
Naman Dhir took three wickets in a T20 cricket match in Lucknow.
He gave away 31 runs while doing so.
West Indies had looked ready to score a lot of runs.
Dhir dismissed Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd and Matthew Forde.
Each batter hit a six just before Dhir got them out.
Cheteshwar Pujara said Dhir changed where he bowled the ball and how fast he bowled it.
Pujara praised Dhir for using his judgment.
He said Dhir had shown he was a quality bowler.
Naman Dhir took 3/31 in the first T20I in Lucknow.
His spell helped change the course of the match as West Indies appeared set for a big score.
Dhir dismissed Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd and Matthew Forde.
Each of the three batters hit a six off the ball before being dismissed.
Cheteshwar Pujara praised Dhir for changing his line, length and pace, calling him a quality bowler.
- Who
- Naman Dhir took three wickets; Cheteshwar Pujara discussed his bowling.
- What
- Dhir took 3/31, dismissing Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd and Matthew Forde.
- When
- During the first T20I; no date is stated.
- Where
- Lucknow.
- Why
- Pujara said Dhir varied his line, length and pace after being hit for sixes.
- Match
- First T20I
- Location
- Lucknow
- Naman Dhir's figures
- 3/31
- Batters dismissed
- Shai Hope, Romario Shepherd and Matthew Forde
- Notable pattern
- Each batter hit a six off the ball before being dismissed
- Pujara's assessment
- Dhir varied his line, length and pace and showed he was a quality bowler