Yuvraj Singh’s birthday: A look at Yuvi’s 5 best innings for India as he turns 42
World Cup. However, there are various other extra-ordinary performances by Indian cricket’s favourite child. Here are 5 of his absolute best.
This was a display of pure power and timing from Yuvraj. He was recovering from a a stiff back when he launched England's bowlers to all parts of the ground, hitting 6 sixes and 16 fours in a whirlwind innings. Yuvi single-handedly took India to a massive total of 387.
The Men in Blue won comfortably. Yuvraj played a crucial role in India's victory in this high-pressure match. It was the time when he was struggling with cancer.
He walked in when India were struggling at 187/5 and stitched together a crucial partnership with MS Dhoni to take the team to a competitive total. He also picked up two wickets with his left-arm spin. This was another match where Yuvraj showcased his big-match temperament.
He played a composed and patient innings, anchoring the Indian batting and helping them post a challenging total of 268. He also picked up two wickets with his bowling. Yuvraj Singh delivered a masterclass in batting with a magnificent 150 runs off 127 balls against England.
His innings was the perfect blend of power and finesse, peppered with 21 boundaries and 3 sixes. He anchored the Indian batting, stitching crucial partnerships and propelling the team to a commanding total of 381/6. Yuvraj's outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match award.
This innings was a masterclass in power-hitting. Chasing a challenging target of 287, Yuvraj took the Pakistani bowlers to the cleaners, smashing 14 fours in a whirlwind knock. His batting propelled India to a comfortable victory by 8 wickets, earning him the Player of the Match award.
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