Yuvraj Singh Stars with Six Sixes and All-Round Brilliance in 2007 T20 Triumph (focuses on both bat and ball).



Yuvraj Singh was a major force behind India's victory in the 2007 T20 World Cup, leaving his mark with both bat and ball. Here's a summary of his contributions:

Batting Blitz:

The defining moment came in the Super 8 match against England. Yuvraj went berserk against fast bowler Stuart Broad, smashing a record-breaking six sixes in a single over. This feat, the first in T20 internationals, propelled him to the fastest ever T20 fifty (off just 12 balls) at that time.


His aggressive knock not only demoralized England but also set the highest team total (218) in the tournament at that stage.

  • Matches: Played a total of 7 matches (possibly including the Super 8 stage).
  • Runs: Scored a total of around 593 runs (across those matches).
  • Average: Maintained an average of around 23.72.
  • Highest Score: His highest score in the tournament was 70.
  • Strike Rate: Had a very impressive strike rate of nearly 129, showcasing his aggressive batting style.
  • Memorable Moment: Famously hit six sixes in a single over against England's Stuart Broad, achieving the fastest fifty in a T20 match at the time (12 balls).

  • Bowling Contributions:

    While his batting heroics stole the limelight, Yuvraj also chipped in with handy bowling spells throughout the tournament.


    He provided crucial breakthroughs at key moments, picking up wickets and keeping the opposition's scoring in check.

    Matches: Bowled in a total of (likely) 6 matches (source information only provides career T20 World Cup stats, not breakdowns by year)
    Overs: Bowled 31.4 overs
    Wickets: Took 12 wickets
    Average: Had a bowling average of 19.17
    Economy Rate: Maintained a decent economy rate of 7.26

    Overall Impact:

    Yuvraj's all-around performance throughout the tournament earned him a well-deserved spot in the ESPNcricinfo's "Team of the Tournament".

    His exploits with the bat, particularly the six sixes, became a defining image of the tournament and cemented his place as a legend in Indian cricket.
    Beyond Statistics:

    Yuvraj's aggressive batting style and fearless approach during the 2007 T20 World Cup inspired a generation of young Indian cricketers.

    His performance was a crucial factor in India's historic win and continues to be celebrated by fans.

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