5 most memorable performances by Indian players that helped them #ClingOnToVictory

Yuvraj Singh (70 v Australia, 2nd Semi-Final, 2007 T20 World Cup)

In the inaugural edition of the T20 World Cup, India scraped its way through to the semi-final despite not playing at their best. In the semis, Yuvraj Singh came to the crease when the score was a dismal 41 for two after 8 overs. However, the flamboyant left-hander smashed a sensational 70 off just 30 balls with 5 fours and 5 sixes against a bowling attack that had the likes of Brett Lee, Nathan Bracken, Stuart Clark and Mitchell Johnson. That pushed India to a total of 188 on a good batting surface in Durban.

Australia pushed India close, but eventually fell short by 15 runs, allowing India to beat Pakistan in the final to win the inaugural edition. Yuvraj’s innings, although not as trailblazing as his innings against England in the league stage, came under much tougher conditions and made the difference between India’s win and loss in a crucial knock-out game.