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[WATCH] When Birthday Boy Yuvraj Singh Smashed 6 Sixes Against Stuart Broad

image-lq1z56h2Yuvraj smashed Broad for 6 sixes [X.Com]

In a monumental clash during the inaugural T20 World Cup on September 19, 2007, Yuvraj Singh etched his name in cricket history. Engaged in a spirited exchange with Andrew Flintoff, Yuvraj unleashed a batting spectacle for the ages. The Super Eight encounter between India and England at Kingsmead in Durban became the canvas for Yuvraj's extraordinary innings.

Walking in with just 20 balls remaining, Yuvraj Singh, fuelled by the altercation, entered beast mode against Stuart Broad in the penultimate over. The southpaw smashed six consecutive sixes, reaching a breathtaking half-century in just 12 balls and securing the fastest fifty in any format of the game. This unprecedented feat marked Yuvraj as the first batter to achieve such a milestone in Twenty20 cricket and the fourth across senior formats.

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The blazing innings not only secured India's victory but also propelled them to clinch the T20I World Cup. The emergence of MS Dhoni as captain further solidified the team's legendary status. The match unfolded on the backdrop of solid groundwork by openers Virender Sehwag and Gautam Gambhir, who had already set the stage with a century partnership.

Yuvraj also showcased his brute power in the all-important semi-final clash against Australia, hammering them for 70 off 30 balls as India reached the finals and eventually won the tournament.

Indian cricket icon Yuvraj Singh had an amazing career that includes 8701 ODI runs, a crucial part in the team's 2011 World Cup win, and victory in T20I World Cup. His achievements continued into the Indian Premier League, where he experienced triumph, and he won Player of the Tournament in the 2011 World Cup. On June 10, 2019, Yuvraj Singh made a notable announcement about his retirement from all international cricket formats.