3 T20 World Cup records that can never be broken
Iconic milestones from past editions that are unlikely to be matched in the modern era
2. Yuvraj Singh’s 12-ball fifty, 2007
If dominance in T20 cricket can be measured in minutes rather than hours, Yuvraj Singh redefined the scale in Durban during the 2007 World T20. Walking in with clear intent, Yuvraj reached his half-century in just 12 balls, a record that remains unmatched nearly two decades later. The innings famously included six consecutive sixes off Stuart Broad, instantly elevating the knock into cricketing folklore.
Yuvraj finished with 58 off 16 balls, striking seven sixes as India surged to 218 for four. The match itself carried added narrative weight following a verbal exchange between Yuvraj and Andrew Flintoff earlier in the innings, lending an edge that intensified the moment. Contributions from Gautam Gambhir and Virender Sehwag ensured India capitalised fully before eventually securing an 18-run victory.
Scoring 50 off 12 deliveries requires not just exceptional hitting but a near-total breakdown in bowling execution – something elite teams rarely permit. Yuvraj’s innings stands less as a benchmark and more as an anomaly shaped by circumstance, emotion, and flawless timing.
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