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The over that shook cricket

The over that shook cricket

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3 min readMar 5, 2026 11:22 AM IST The 2007 World Twenty20 had already produced a few surprises, but on the evening of September 19 in Durban, it delivered one of the most unforgettable moments in cricket history. Facing England in a crucial Super Eight clash, Yuvraj Singh produced a stunning display of power-hitting, smashing six consecutive sixes off Stuart Broad in a single over – a feat that instantly entered cricket folklore. The drama began a few minutes earlier. In the 18th over of India’s innings, Yuvraj struck Andrew Flintoff for two boundaries. As he walked down the pitch after taking a single, Flintoff exchanged heated words with him. The banter quickly escalated into a confrontation, forcing the umpire to step in. Yuvraj later recalled that Flintoff repeated his remarks and even spat in his direction, which further angered him. “I was furious,” he said later, adding that the exchange made him want to “hit every ball out of the ground.” England captain Paul Collingwood handed the ball to a young Broad for the …

George Linde, Miller Helps South Africa in Thriller Victory Against Pakistan at Kingsmead

George Linde, Miller Helps South Africa in Thriller Victory Against Pakistan at Kingsmead

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A stellar performance from George Linde and David Miller helped South Africa to put down Pakistan in the first T20I of the series on December 10. The Pakistan tour of South Africa began with a T20I leg match where Proteas secured an 11-run victory in the 1st T20I at Kingsmead. Linde picked 4 wickets and scored 48 runs to help the side secure a thrilling victory in Durban. Returning to international stages after three years, George Linde delivered a 24-ball 48 runs with the bat and followed up bowling figures of 4-21. Pakistan’s chase fell over despite Mohammad Rizwan’s late heroics. Rizwan who struggled with 36 off 44 balls, quickly raised to 74 runs in 62 balls. His valiant effort, fell short as Pakistan could not recover from a slow middle phase and an inexperienced middle order. South Africa hold off a late Pakistan challenge in Durban to take a 1-0 T20I series lead 🏏#SAvPAK 📝 https://t.co/DonnHIkOnJ pic.twitter.com/Em4M2MQH8w — ICC (@ICC) December 10, 2024 Pakistan’s chase began promisingly with Saim Ayub providing a solid start, …

Tristan Stubbs, Bavuma Centuries Powered Proteas’ Massive Total at Kingsmead

Tristan Stubbs, Bavuma Centuries Powered Proteas’ Massive Total at Kingsmead

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Tristan Stubbs and Temba Bavuma scored twin centuries to break Jacques Kallis and Ab de Villiers’ 12-year-old record and helped the side set a target of 516 wins against Sri Lanka. Stubbs (122) and Bavuma (113) forged a fourth-wicket partnership of 249, turning down Sri Lanka Bowlers’ attack plan. South Africa declared their second innings at 366 for five at tea break, setting a mammoth target against Sri Lanka. “I never felt I was really in; I had to stick to my game plan and be really disciplined. You couldn’t hit on the up really,” he said. Despite joining Delhi Capitals Squad for INR 10 crore during the IPL 2025 auction, Stubbs explained that his six hitting ability is a relatively new skill. “Through school and university, I was a nudger,” he said. “Since Covid, I got a bit stronger and then I could really hit the ball. I had to find the balance, which took some time. On the back of tons from Bavuma and Stubbs, South Africa post a mammoth total for Sri …