Published 12:28 IST, September 19th 2019

Yuvraj Singh's Six 6s 12th Anniversary: A Glorious Throwback To Yuvi

Yuvraj Singh on this day marked himself as the second player in international cricket to hit six 6s in one over after Herschelle Gibbs. Find out more.

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Exactly 12 years ago on September 19, 2007, history was made. Indian cricket legend, Yuvraj Singh recorded his fastest 50 during ICC T20 World Cup 2007. match took place between India and England at Kingsmead, Durban. unstoppable Yuvraj hit sixes on every ball that was delivered to him by England pacer Stuart Broad. 

On this day, Yuvi marked himself as second player in international cricket to hit six 6s in one over after South Africa's Herschelle Gibbs. match took an interesting turn when all-rounder started smashing every ball delivered by Stuart Broad outside boundary. It was Yuvraj's moment to shine. all-rounder kept charge to himself by hitting six after six confusing fast bowler. 

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Before Yuvi's awesome gameplay, he got into a verbal argument with English all-rounder Andrew Flintoff. Instead of continuing argument with Flintoff, Yuvi chose to remove his aggression on field. As we all saw what happened next, it is proof that Yuvraj Singh is t someone you mess with. Yuvi scored his fastest 50 in just 12 balls making it his best innings ever.

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Highlights Of Stuart Broad's Over Which Went For 36 Runs

In 19th over of match, Stuart Broad bowled his first ball at mid-length. As soon as ball touched bat, Yuvraj hooked it over mid-wicket and it was already in air. speed of ball was 133KPH. Broad while bowling  second delivery chose same length, Yuvraj flicked it off towards square leg. Broad's delivery wasn't bad but Yuvi opened his stance slamming ball outside stadium.

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It was a thrilling environment as Yuvi hit three 6s in a row. While trying to bowl around wicket, Broad ended up bowling a full-toss. Yuvraj utilised opportunity of guiding ball outside boundary line. commentators were amazed by Yuvi's awesome gameplay. It was time for 5th ball to come. Stuart Broad decided to bowl a mid-length delivery to confuse Yuvraj Singh. all-rounder went on one knee hitting ball towards square leg and it went for a six.

excitement throughout stadium was through roof. Would Yuvraj Singh be able to hit a 6 again? People could see confidence in Yuvraj Singh's eyes. It was moment we all were waiting for - 6th six of over. fast bowler charged in again, Yuvraj opened his stance and slammed ball to long-on. Yuvraj effortlessly hit  ball in air and it went for a record 6th six. This is when stadium echoed with cheer and claps. Yuvraj Singh walks towards Dhoni with joy and y both shared a fist bump. India won match by 18 runs.

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It is still fastest half-century of tournament. Yuvraj Singh is second Indian batsman to hit six 6s in one over after current Indian cricket coach Ravi Shastri.

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10:30 IST, September 19th 2019