Yuvraj Singh created one of the most unforgettable moments in cricket history on 19th September 2007 when he smashed six consecutive sixes in an over bowled by Stuart Broad during the ICC T20 World Cup match between India and England in Durban.
That night changed how fans viewed T20 cricket. After a heated exchange with England’s Andrew Flintoff, Yuvraj walked out to face Broad with fire in his eyes. What followed was pure chaos. Each ball soared into the stands, one after another, as Yuvraj achieved the rare feat of six sixes in an over. He reached a 50 off just 12 balls, the fastest half-century in T20 International history at that time.
The 2007 T20 World Cup was already a landmark tournament, featuring the first-ever bowl-out between India and Pakistan and eventually India’s historic title win. However, Yuvraj’s explosive over became its defining moment. His display of power and timing stunned England and showcased the thrilling, unpredictable nature of T20 cricket.
Even years later, cricket fans around the world still relive that over. It was a moment of brilliance that turned Yuvraj Singh into a T20 legend and secured his place in cricket history.
Ball-by-Ball Breakdown: Yuvraj’s Historic Over Against Broad
It all started with some heated words and ended with one of the most iconic overs in cricket history. Here’s how Yuvraj Singh’s six-sixes moment unfolded, ball by ball, on that unforgettable night in Durban.
- The Spark with Flintoff:
During the 18th over, Yuvraj Singh exchanged fiery words with Andrew Flintoff after hitting him for two boundaries. The verbal clash charged him up for what was to come next.
- Broad Steps In:
England captain Paul Collingwood handed the ball to young Stuart Broad for the 19th over. India were 171/3, and Yuvraj was ready to unleash. - The Carnage Begins:
The first ball sailed over deep mid-wicket, followed by another over square-leg. Yuvraj was in full flow, clearing the ropes with effortless power. - Unstoppable Momentum:
The next three deliveries disappeared over long-off, deep point, and square-leg. The crowd erupted as Yuvraj moved closer to a record. - The Final Blow and Record:
The sixth ball was launched over long-on, completing six consecutive sixes in an over. Yuvraj reached his fifty in just 12 balls, the fastest in T20I history at that time, and powered India to a total of 218/4.
How Yuvraj and Co. Secured Victory for India
The Yuvraj Singh-powered Indian innings exploded to a massive 218 for 4 in 20 overs, driven by Yuvraj’s blistering 58 off 16 balls and solid starts from Virender Sehwag (68) and Gautam Gambhir (58).
In reply, the English side managed 200 for 6, making a fight of it but ultimately falling short by 18 runs. Their effort included resistance from top-order batsmen, yet India’s total proved just too high.
