OTD: Relive the unforgettable moment of Yuvraj Singh's six sixes off Broad

India, after winning the toss and choosing to bat, were already dominating at 171 for 3 when Yuvraj stepped up to the crease. However, the atmosphere intensified during the 18th over when Yuvraj got into a heated exchange with England's Andrew Flintoff. It was evident that Flintoff's remarks had ignited something within Yuvraj, and the tension was palpable. As Stuart Broad prepared to bowl the next over, little did he realize that he would be facing the full force of Yuvraj's determination and aggression.

The 19th over began, and it was clear from the very first ball that Yuvraj was in an unforgiving mood. He launched Broad’s first delivery over deep mid-wicket, a massive shot that traveled 111 meters. The second ball was dispatched to the crowd beyond backward square leg, and the momentum just kept building. The third six flew over extra cover, while the fourth—an unfortunate full toss from Broad—was sliced over backward point.

At this point, Paul Collingwood, the England captain, suggested Broad to change his line and target the off stump. But Yuvraj, reading the situation, was unstoppable. He smashed the fifth six over square leg and, anticipating a yorker for the final delivery, launched the sixth into the stands beyond long-on.

The outcome of the over wasn’t just six sixes. Yuvraj’s blitzkrieg took him to a half-century in just 12 balls, a T20I record that still stands today. His final score of 58 runs off just 16 balls played a pivotal role in India reaching 218 for 4.

England, in response, put up a valiant fight, but India’s total proved to be too much. England ended at 200 for 6, giving India an 18-run victory. This match wasn’t just a group-stage game; it became symbolic of India’s aggressive and fearless approach that would eventually win them the inaugural T20 World Cup. Yuvraj's six sixes in an over was one of the highlights of the tournament​.

For Yuvraj Singh, this over became the defining moment of his career. Reflecting on the incident later, Yuvraj mentioned that the altercation with Flintoff and memories of being hit for five sixes by Dimitri Mascarenhas in an ODI earlier had pushed him to deliver something special. Stuart Broad, on the other hand, became part of cricketing folklore​.

Yuvraj's six sixes had an immediate impact on the match and India’s T20 World Cup campaign, but its long-term significance is even greater. The over has been replayed countless times and remains one of the most memorable moments in the history of T20 cricket. Even today, Stuart Broad’s name is often associated with this over, though he went on to achieve great success in Test cricket.