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OTD In 2007: When Yuvraj Singh’s Ruthless 6 Sixes Turned Broad’s Day Into A Nightmare

Poulomi Chakraborty

Yuvraj Singh's Terrific Display (Source: @ICC/x.com)Yuvraj Singh's Terrific Display (Source: @ICC/x.com)

The cricket world never fails to be short of heroics as the players from different sides step into the cricket scene and turn the impossible into possible. Some feats become timeless, their legacy etched in history, inspiring generations and earning an undisputed place in the sports world.

Amidst thousands of heroics, but Yuvraj Singh’s iconic 6 sixes in an over against England remained undisputed. On September 19, 2007, the all-rounder lit up the T20 World Cup stage with sheer power and precision. Today, on the 18th anniversary of that unforgettable feat, we take a trip down memory lane to relive the magic.

Flintoff Ignites The Stage As Broad Comes Under Fire

The inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup was iconic in many ways for India, and along with the victory, one of the iconic moments of the edition was Yuvraj Singh’s unmatched heroics. In the 21st match against England, he transformed the day into a nightmare for the English side, smashing six after six off Stuart Broad. And it all began with a fiery exchange with Andrew Flintoff.

While batting first, Team India had a strong start with Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag stitching a game-changing 136-run opening partnership. As the English bowlers toiled under pressure, Yuvraj Singh walked in after Robin Uthappa’s dismissal, ready to turn the game on its head, and little did England know, the Indian all-rounder was about to give them a nightmarish innings.

As the Indian all-rounder started well, his altercation with Andrew Flintoff grabbed the attention. By the end of the 18th over, heated words had lit a spark in the Indian all-rounder. And when Stuart Broad came steaming in next, he was met with the full force of Yuvraj’s unleashed fury at the crease.

Yuvraj Singh Unleashes His Inner Fire On The Cricket Field

In the 19th over, Stuart Broad was ready to deliver, and Yuvraj Singh was on strike, and the magic was about to bloom on the field. As the English bowler bowled the first delivery, Yuvraj Singh smashed into a 111-meter six followed by another over-boundary towards the backward square leg.

After digesting another six in the third delivery, Broad bowled a full toss in the fourth delivery. Without missing out on the chance, Yuvraj Singh landed it perfectly in the stands. Even after Broad tried to change his line, the Indian all-rounder smashed the six in that. As Broad was already in a trauma with Yuvraj Singh’s ruthless hitting, he had more to offer. In the last ball, he smashed another six and achieved the remarkable feat.

Scoring a dashing half-century in just 12 deliveries, he pushed Team India’s score to 218. In this high-octane group stage clash, he displayed sheer dominance and unshakable grit, announcing his world-class temperament to the cricket world