Yuvraj Singh’s Career Statistics:
| Format | Matches | Runs | Best Score | Batting Avg | 100s/50s | Wickets | Best Bowling |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test Career | 40 | 1,900 | 169 | 33.92 | 3/11 | 9 | 2/9 |
| ODI Career | 304 | 8,701 | 150 | 36.55 | 14/52 | 111 | 5/31 |
| T20I Career | 58 | 1,177 | 77* | 28.02 | 0/8 | 28 | 3/17 |
| First Class | 139 | 8,965 | 260 | 44.16 | 26/36 | 41 | 5/94 |
| IPL Career | 132 | 2,750 | 83 | 24.77 | 0/13 | 36 | 4/29 |
Yuvraj Singh’s Under-19 and Early Career:
Yuvraj Singh was part of India’s Under-19 World Cup-winning squad in 2000. He was named Player of the Tournament for his all-round brilliance. His breakthrough came in the 2000 ICC Champions Trophy. He scored a dazzling 84 against Australia in only his second ODI in that tournament. He trained under his father, Yograj Singh. His father is a former Indian cricketer.. Yuvraj’s early years were shaped by discipline and fierce ambition.
Yuvraj Singh’s Domestic Career:
First Class Career:
Yuvraj played for Punjab and Yorkshire. He scored over 8,900 runs with 26 centuries. His highest score was 260.
List A Career:
He was a consistent performer in domestic one-day tournaments. He generally bats in the middle order and contributes with the ball.
IPL Career:
Yuvraj played for six IPL franchises. These franchises include Kings XI Punjab, RCB, and MI. He was the most expensive player in the IPL auctions of 2014 and 2015. His 4/29 remains one of his best spells.
Yuvraj Singh’s International Career:
ODI Career:
He made his debut on October 3, 2000. He played this match against Kenya. He became India’s middle-order lynchpin and contributed to multiple ICC tournament wins.
T20I Career:
He debuted on September 13, 2007. He played this match against Scotland. He famously hit six sixes in one over off Stuart Broad in the 2007 T20 World Cup.
Test Career:
He made his debut on October 16, 2003. He played this match against New Zealand. Though he is less consistent in Tests, he played key innings against Pakistan and Australia.
Yuvraj Singh’s Best Performances:
- He scored 150 vs England in Cuttack (2017). It was his highest ODI score.
- He hit six sixes in one over vs England in the 2007 T20 World Cup.
- He took 5/31 vs Ireland in the 2011 World Cup. It was his best ODI bowling.
- He scored 84 vs Australia in the 2000 Champions Trophy. It was his breakout knock.
- He scored 57 and took 2 wickets vs Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup final.
Yuvraj Singh’s Career Highlights:
- He is the Player of the Tournament in the 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup.
- He is the winner of the 2007 T20 World Cup, the 2011 ODI World Cup, and the 2002 Champions Trophy.
- He scored the fastest fifty in T20Is (12 balls) vs England (2007).
- He also hit 6 sixes in an over against one of the best England fast bowlers, Stuart Broad.
- He fought and overcame cancer in 2012. and returned to international cricket.
- He retired in 2019 after a 19-year international career.
FAQs:
Who is Yuvraj Singh?
Yuvraj Singh is a former Indian international cricketer, known for his explosive batting and match-winning all-round performances.
What is Yuvraj Singh’s date of birth?
He was born on December 12, 1981, in Chandigarh, India.
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