Ahmedabad, March 6 -- India's star all-rounder Shivam Dube said he backed himself while bowling the last over against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final, focusing on delivering two crucial balls while defending 30 runs.

Dube admitted he was nervous but ready to take on the challenge. With Jacob Bethell having already smashed a 45-ball century, Dube emphasised self-belief, which helped him execute the plan.

A stunning counter-attacking century from Bethell went in vain as Team India beat a valiant England by seven runs in a nail-biting semifinal of the ICC T20 World Cup at Mumbai's Wankhede Stadium on Thursday, booking India's spot in the title clash against New Zealand at Ahmedabad, scheduled for Sunday.

"I just wanted to back mys...