Yuvraj Singh is widely considered one of the finest players ever to grace Indian cricket. He has served the national team for 16 years across all formats and played crucial roles in India winning the inaugural T20 World Cup in 2007 and the ODI World Cup in 2011 where his all-round performance earned him the Player of the Tournament award.
Known to be a white-ball specialist, Yuvraj Singh mastered the ODI as well as the T20 format. His unforgettable innings against England at the 2007 T20 World Cup where he hit six sixes in a row in Andrew Flintoff's bowling is considered one of the iconic knocks in world cricket.
Singh also gifted his fans several memorable moments in the Indian Premier League. He played for 11 years in the Indian domestic competition and represented six different franchisees.
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Which IPL team does Yuvraj Singh support?
In an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda, Yuvraj Singh revealed his favourite IPL franchise. The former Indian all-rounder has played for six different IPL teams during his playing days.
However, the 42-year-old revealed that he currently backs Delhi Capitals, former Delhi Daredevils in the IPL. It has to be noted that Singh represented the franchise in 2015.
In a rapid-fire Q/A round, the all-rounder was asked about his favourite IPL team to which he replied, "My favourite IPL team, right now, is Delhi Capitals."
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When did Yuvraj Singh make his IPL debut?
Yuvraj Singh made his IPL debut for Kings XI Punjab (now Punjab Kings) in the inaugural 2008 season. Yuvraj was picked as an icon player by the Punjab-based franchise.
The southpaw made his IPL debut on April 19, 2008, against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at Punjab Cricket Association Stadium, in Mohali.
When did Yuvraj Singh play his last IPL match?
Yuvraj Singh represented the mighty Mumbai Indians in his final IPL season. Playing under the captaincy of Rohit Sharma, Singh made only four appearances as MI bagged the title.
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Which IPL teams did Yuvraj Singh represent?
| Team | Year |
|---|---|
| Punjab Kings | 2008-2010, 2018 |
| Pune Warriors India | 2011-2013 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 2014 |
| Delhi Daredevils | 2015 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 2016-2017 |
| Mumbai Indians | 2019 |
What is Yuvraj Singh's record for Delhi Daredevils?
Batting record
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 248 | 19.07 | 118.09 | 2 | 57 |
Bowling record
| Matches | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 1 | 72.00 | 54.00 | 8.00 | 1/14 |
What is Yuvraj Singh's IPL record?
Batting record
| Matches | Runs | Average | Strike Rate | 50s | High Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 2750 | 24.77 | 129.72 | 13 | 83 |
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Bowling record
| Matches | Wickets | Average | Strike Rate | 4w | Economy | Best Figures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 36 | 29.92 | 24.14 | 2 | 7.44 | 4/29 |
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