Records of Yuvraj Singh, who left an indelible mark in cricket history

New Delhi: In Indian cricket, the name of Yuvraj Singh is considered not only a talented player but also a symbol of passion, courage and unique sportsmanship. With his aggressive game, he has brought the Indian team out of trouble on many occasions and has shown the ability to change the complexion of matches in important tournaments.

Yuvraj, who celebrates his birthday on 12th December, has set such extraordinary records in his career, which the cricket world still remembers. From his streak of six sixes to his flamboyant innings, Yuvraj made his mark in every format of the game.

Historic moment of explosive sixes

His amazing innings against England in the 2007 T20 World Cup is still included in the most popular stories of cricket. By hitting six sixes off Stuart Broad’s balls, Yuvraj set a record which no other player could break till now. This achievement made him immortal in the history of T20.

Fastest fifty in 12 balls

In the same match, Yuvraj made a world record for the fastest fifty in cricket by scoring a half-century in just 12 balls. Even after more than 15 years, this feat still remains the same. His innings proved that Yuvraj is the epitome of explosive batting.

The art of scoring a century at number 5

Yuvraj, who often plays in the middle order, scored 7 centuries in ODI cricket while batting at number 5. It is considered difficult to score so many centuries while batting so low, but Yuvraj achieved it with ease. His best score of ODI career is 150 runs.

Unique feat of two hat-tricks in one season

While playing for Punjab team in IPL, Yuvraj achieved two hat-tricks in a single season. This achievement is not achieved by any other player till date. His skill as an all-rounder has made him special.

real heroes of knockout matches

Yuvraj is considered a big-match player and his knockout performances are the main reason for this. He was the ‘Player of the Match’ in the knockout matches of the ICC Champions Trophy, 2007 T20 World Cup and 2011 ODI World Cup. His ability to deliver the message to the team at crucial junctures has made him a real game changer in Indian cricket.