IPL 2019: Top 3 knocks by Yuvraj Singh

Yuvraj Singh has already etched his name in history as one of the best T20 players in the world. Yuvraj smashing Stuart Broad for six sixes in an over during the inaugural World T20 was just an example of his now legendary batting style. He is mostly known for his fearless batting style, trying to knock every ball over the boundary line.

The Indian Premier League has worked as the perfect platform for him to showcase this fearless batting style. He has been in his best form in the IPL right from the opening season of 2008 itself. Yuvraj played the opening season of IPL for Kings XI Punjab. Yuvi had a great start to this mega-event as he scored 299 runs from 15 matches in IPL 2008.

However by 2019, Yuvraj has so far played for five franchises (Kings XI Punjab, Pune Warriors India, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Delhi Daredevils and Sunrisers Hyderabad) and Mumbai Indians will be his sixth franchise this year. Yuvi has so far scored 2,652 IPL runs from 2008 to 2018 with his highest score being 82 runs.

He has also done wonders for his side with his bowling skills. He has grabbed 32 IPL wickets so far with his career best figures of 4/29.

In this article, we will have a look at the top three knocks by Yuvraj Singh in the history of IPL.

#3 66* (32) vs Delhi Daredevils, 2011

Yuvraj Singh played for Pune Warriors India in the 4th edition of IPL.

Pune Warriors India was the second franchise for which Yuvraj Singh played for, after Kings XI Punjab. Playing for the side, Yuvraj Singh‘s best innings came in the 16th match which took place between Pune Warriors India and Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils). After batting first, the Pune boys posted a huge score of 187 runs on the board with the help of Yuvraj’s quick fire innings.

Yuvraj came to bat at number four for his side and remained unbeaten till the end at the score of 66 runs. He scored the runs at a strike rate of 206.25 as he took just 32 balls to score 66 runs. This innings consisted of four fours and five sixes but the match ultimately ended in favour of the Delhi side as they won the match by three wickets.

#2 70* (41) vs Delhi Daredevils, 2017

Yuvraj Singh played a quick-fire innings of 70 runs from 41 balls against the Delhi side in 2017.

Yuvraj Singh has had many ups and downs in his cricketing career pertaining to his health and form. But still, he has tried his best to maintain his form in IPL after defeating a life-threatening disease like cancer.

He impressed the cricket world during IPL 2017 while donning the orange jersey of Sunrisers Hyderabad against Delhi Capitals (then Delhi Daredevils). The Punjab all-rounder played a superb knock of 70 runs from 41 balls and was even not out at the end of the innings. He anchored the SRH innings which had a slow start and took the total to 185 at the end of 20 overs. However, Delhi eventually won the match by 6 wickets.

#1 83 (38) vs Rajasthan Royals, 2014

Yuvraj played his best IPL innings against Rajasthan Royals in the year 2014.

The year 2014 was perhaps the best one for Yuvraj Singh in the IPL. He played his career-best innings that year against the mighty Rajasthan Royals.

It was the 35th match of that season which was played between Bangalore and Rajasthan with Kohli’s men batting first. RCB posted a huge total of 190 runs on the board with Yuvraj Singh playing the lead role. He smashed every bowler in that innings and scored a total of 83 runs from just 38 balls. This innings comprised 7 fours and 7 sixes in what was a Yuvraj Singh special.

However, Rajasthan clinched the match in the end by 5 wickets thanks to Steve Smith‘s heroics.

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