Yes, Yuvraj Singh’s 50 runs in just 12 balls against England during the 2007 ICC T20 World Cup in Durban, South Africa, remains the fastest half-century in T20 Internationals (T20Is) to this day.
Date: 19th September 2007
Venue: Kingsmead, Durban, South Africa
Opponent: England
Event: 2007 ICC T20 World Cup – Group Stage
Record: Fastest T20I half-century in just 12 balls
This explosive knock came during the group stage of the inaugural T20 World Cup. Yuvraj Singh hit a series of aggressive shots, including six consecutive sixes off England’s Stuart Broad, making it one of the most memorable moments in cricket history.
The Six Sixes: The highlight of his innings was the six consecutive sixes off Broad, which not only set the record for the fastest T20I half-century but also established a new record for most sixes in an over in T20Is.
Final Score: Yuvraj scored 58 runs off just 16 balls, an innings that single-handedly shifted the momentum of the match in India’s favor.
This incredible display of power-hitting not only secured Yuvraj’s place in cricket folklore but also helped solidify the T20 format’s growing popularity worldwide. His performance that day is often remembered as one of the most destructive batting displays in T20 cricket.
