Yuvraj Singh struck 6 sixes in an over (Source: AFP)19 years ago, on September 19, 2007, Yuvraj Singh created one of the most memorable moments in Indian cricket. The left-handed batter smashed six sixes in one over against England at Kingsmead in Durban.India were playing England in an important Super Eight match, and MS Dhoni’s young side had already lost to New Zealand and needed a win to stay on track. The team was in a strong position when Yuvraj came to the crease, but the atmosphere soon became tense after the former star player exchanged words with England all-rounder Andrew Flintoff. Soon after, England captain Paul Collingwood gave the ball to 21-year-old Stuart Broad for the 19th over. Then Yuvraj showcased his power and six-hitting ability, striking 6 sixes in an over.Having said that, let’s look at three unique facts That Make Yuvraj Singh's 6 Sixes Off Stuart Broad Stand out.Also Read: Yuvraj Singh Breaks Silence On Abhishek Sharma Slamming Fastest 100 In T20IsWatch The Video Here:Ajay Bagga @Ajay_Bagga Six Sixes by Yuvraj Singh . Flintoff sledged, Yuvi replied in a historic way. Incredible . Sep 19, 2026, 11:53 AM 1) Yuvraj Singh Is the Only Left-Handed Batter In The ListAmong the international batters in the six-sixes club, Yuvraj Singh is the only left-handed batter. The first international batter to hit six sixes in an over was South Africa’s Herschelle Gibbs. He achieved the feat against the Netherlands in an ODI during the 2007 World Cup.Kieron Pollard later hit six sixes in a T20I against Sri Lanka’s Akila Dananjaya in 2021. In the same year, USA batter Jaskaran Malhotra achieved the feat against Papua New Guinea in an ODI.Nepal’s Dipendra Singh Airee then hit six sixes in an over against Qatar in the ACC Men’s T20I Premier Cup in 2024.2) Yuvraj Is the Only Batter To Hit Six Sixes In A T20 World CupThe second unique fact is the tournament in which Yuvraj Singh achieved the feat. Herschelle Gibbs hit his six sixes during the 2007 ICC World Cup, against the Netherlands. Yuvraj did it in the inaugural ICC World Twenty20, also in 2007, against England on September 19.The other players achieved the feat in different competitions. Kieron Pollard did it during a bilateral T20I series against Sri Lanka. Jaskaran Malhotra achieved it in the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 against Papua New Guinea. Dipendra Singh Airee hit six sixes against Qatar in the ACC Men’s T20I Premier Cup on April 13, 2024.3) Yuvraj Singh is the only batter to hit 6 sixes in an over vs a pacer from an ICC full-member teamYuvraj Singh hit all six sixes against Stuart Broad, an England fast bowler from a full member nation.Herschelle Gibbs hit six sixes against Netherlands leg-spinner Daan van Bunge, who represented an Associate nation. Kireon Pollard hit six against Sri Lanka’s off-spinner Akila Dananjaya.Jaskaran Malhotra’s sixes came against Papua New Guinea’s Gaudi Toka, while Dipendra Singh Airee achieved the feat against Qatar’s Kamran Khan. Yuvraj therefore hit six sixes against a young England fast bowler on the biggest stage.Also Read: BCCI Makes Special Arrangement For India Men’s Team For Asian Games 2026
