The drama began in the 18th over when the MS Dhoni-led side were on 171/3. Yuvraj, who came to bat after the dismissal of Robin Uthappa, had hit Andrew Flintoff for two fours in the 18th over, which infuriated the England bowler. His innings ultimately proved to be the difference between the two sides as India won the match by 18 runs, restricting England to 200/6 in their stipulated overs. The flamboyant all-rounder played an unbelievable knock of 14-ball 58 which helped India post 218 runs on the board in their allotted 20 overs. It was on this day in 2007 when former Indian all-rounder Yuvraj Singh created history in the shortest format of the game as he hit six consecutive sixes in an over bowled by England fast bowler Stuart Broad in the inaugural edition of the ICC T20 World Cup.ĭuring the group game against England at the Kingsmead in Durban, Yuvraj hit six consecutives 6s against Broad in the 19th over of Indian innings.
Gary Sobers, Ravi Shastri and Herschelle Gibbs had achieved the feat earlier, but it was yet to be done in the fastest format - Twenty20.
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