5 batsmen who can break Yuvraj Singh’s fastest T20I fifty record
The classy former all-rounder of India Yuvraj Singh would forever find himself amid huge praises for his six sixes in an over against England. He achieved the brilliant feat in the inaugural edition of World T20 in 2007 when he hammered Stuart Broad endlessly. In the same match, Singh achieved another milestone as he smashed the fastest T20I half-century in the world. He cracked 50 runs in just 12 balls and etched his name in the record books in the shortest format. However, there might be some cricketers who can break this record owing to their skills. Let’s take a look at them.
5. Hardik Pandya
If there is one all-rounder who is ruling the limited-overs format of Indian cricket, it is none other than Hardik Pandya. From taking India over the line on several occasions to showing his finesse in IPL for Mumbai, he has done it all. He has donned the India jersey in 43 T20Is, striking brilliantly at 149.23. Equipped with all the experience at the international level, and skills, the Gujarat man might break Yuvraj’s record one fine day.
4. Andre Russell
Russell is another superstar of the limited-overs format from West Indies. His ability to push balls over the boundary line comes effortlessly. His enormous power and hard-hitting skills have landed his name amongst the most wanted picks of T20Is. He has been part of 49 T20Is so far and has propelled his game at the brilliant strike rate of 151.26. His strike rate in IPL stands at 182.33 and is a clear indication that he might break Singh’s record anytime soon.
3. Eoin Morgan
The World Cup-winning skipper and limited-overs specialist Eoin Morgan was sure to land in this elite list. An inventive and free-stroking middle-order batsman Morgan has enormous experience of playing several T20 leagues around the world. He has sported the English jersey in 97 T20Is and has 2278 runs in his account. His strike rate of 138.99 in the same format is fine enough, which can push him to run past Yuvraj’s record.
2. Glenn Maxwell
Known for some fearsome hitting and absolutely unorthodox shots, Glenn Maxwell is another all-rounder, who has sealed a spot in this list. Fans were in a spot of worry when Maxwell displayed dismal form in IPL 2020, but the way he marked his return for Australia in limited-overs format, all the doubts vanished at once. Maxwell has been part of 67 T20Is so far, and his average stands to be 33.08. His splendid strike rate of 157.96 gives an insight into his capabilities.
1. Jos Buttler
Another classy English batsman on the list is Jos Buttler, who possesses all the techniques to be a limited-overs hero. The wicketkeeper-batsman has been considered as one of the mainstays of England’s line up for years. Having sported the English jersey in 74 T20Is, he has amassed 1551 runs in his account at an average of 29.26. He strikes amazingly at 140.36 in the shortest format and is clearly potent of breaking the 12-ball 50 record.
