On September 19, 2007, Yuvraj Singh etched his name into cricket history with a blistering six-hitting spree against England in the inaugural T20 World Cup. Facing Stuart Broad, the Indian all-rounder unleashed a barrage of sixes that became an iconic moment in the sport.
The story behind Yuvraj’s six-fest is a tale of revenge, adrenaline, and a heated altercation with England’s Andrew Flintoff. After being hit for five sixes by Dimitri Mascarenhas in an ODI earlier that year, Yuvraj was determined to make amends.
As Broad began his over, Flintoff’s words ignited a fire within Yuvraj. The first ball sailed over the boundary, followed by four more in quick succession. With the fifth six, Yuvraj had equaled Mascarenhas’ feat.
But the Indian southpaw wasn’t done yet. The sixth and final delivery was a full yorker, but Yuvraj anticipated it perfectly and sent it soaring over the long-on boundary. The crowd erupted in a frenzy, and Yuvraj’s smile was a testament to his triumph.
Yuvraj’s innings of 58 runs from just 16 balls, including the fastest fifty at the time, proved decisive in India’s 20-run victory. The team went on to win the T20 World Cup, with Yuvraj playing a pivotal role throughout the tournament.
The six-hitting spree against Broad remains one of the most memorable moments in cricket history. It showcased Yuvraj’s exceptional talent, his ability to rise to the occasion, and the enduring legacy of the T20 World Cup.
