Yuvraj Singh was the most important Indian player in the team India squad for the 2011 World Cup. He contributed with both bat and ball, winning crucial matches for India.”Singh is King” definitely goes with Yuvraj Singh, as he performed like one on the most prominent cricket stage – the World Cup.
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Match-wise Performances of Yuvraj Singh in the 2011 World Cup
The tough players perform when it matters the most. Yuvraj delivered his absolute best, and that too under immense pressure. The following are India’s 2011 World Cup matches and how Yuvraj fared:
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vs Bangladesh
Yuvraj did not get the opportunity to bat against Bangladesh. With the ball, he went wicketless, giving away 42 runs in his seven overs. However, India won the match by a margin of 87 runs.
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vs England
The left-handed batter scored 58 runs off 50 against England. But with the ball, he was ineffective, as he gave away 46 runs in his seven overs and went wicketless.
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vs Ireland
He started delivering as an all-rounder in the match against Ireland. He picked up five wickets and scored an unbeaten half-century. It was the first time in World Cup history that a player took five wickets and scored a half-century in a match.
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vs Netherlands
Yuvraj had another fabulous match; this time, the Netherlands was at the receiving end. He picked up 2/43 and scored an unbeaten 51 to help India win the match by five wickets.
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vs South Africa 2011
Yuvraj had an average outing with just 12 runs and was wicketless in eight overs. India, too, had a game to forget as they came out second best, losing the match by three wickets.
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vs West Indies
In the final league stage game, Yuvraj struck a century (113 off 123 balls) and took two crucial wickets during the West Indies run chase. He removed Devon Thomas and dangerous Andre Russell, which helped India clinch a thumping 80-run win.
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vs Australia
India met Australia in the quarterfinal. Yuvraj ensured the strong Australia team was knocked out of the tournament in the crucial match. He picked up two wickets – Brad Haddin and Michael Clarke – and played a memorable 57*, which helped India beat Australia by five wickets.
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vs Pakistan
While Yuvraj could not make an impact with the bat in the semi-final against Pakistan, he picked up two crucial wickets: Younis Khan and Asad Shafiq. India won the match by 29 runs and made it to the final against Sri Lanka. -
vs Sri Lanka
Yuvraj ensured that the ODI world cup trophy returned home after 28 years by removing Kumar Sangakkara and Thilan Samaraweera in the first innings and adding 21* during the run chase.
Yuvraj Singh 2011 World Cup Batting and Bowling Stats
Yuvraj Singh stepped up for team India like a champion during the 2011 ODI world cup. He scored runs when India needed it desperately and took key wickets that turned a few matches in India’s favor.
- Runs scored – 362
- Average – 90.50
- Wickets taken – 15
- Catches taken – 3
- Fifties – 4
He was indeed in the form of his life in the 2011 World Cup.
Concluding Thoughts
What sets champions apart is the way they perform under pressure. Yuvraj Singh, a true champion of world cricket, proved why players like him are crucial if you want to win big cricket tournaments.
