Twitter Reactions: Vintage Yuvraj Singh slams his fastest IPL fifty

Team India swashbuckling batsman Yuvraj Singh was at his very best in the season opener of the 2017 edition of the Indian Premier League. He made a mockery of the bowling attack of Sunrisers Hyderabad and registered his fastest fifty in the history of the tournament. Over the years, he has played for various franchises and has made numerous comebacks in the tournament.

He has been a top notch performer in the shortest format of the game. Despite his numbers, there have always been a speculation that Yuvraj Singh has lost his charm over the years. But all such claims were brought to an absolute full stop when he scored 62 off 27 deliveries at Hyderabad against the Sunrisers Hyderabad. Yuvraj came to the crease in the 11th over after Shikhar Dhawan was dismissed by Stuart Binny. Yuvraj took very little time to settle in and started his onslaught right from the word go.

The veteran southpaw took special liking to the Royal Challengers Bangalore pacer attack as he hit 7 fours and 3 sixes en route his whirlwind 62. He brought up his half century in just 23 balls and this was his fastest fifty in the tournament history. Soon after reaching the landmark, he was up against the most successful bowler of RCB of the night – Tymal Mills.

Yuvraj Singh bludgeoned him for a six and a four to pick up the lines immaculately as the commentators watched in awe as well. Commentator Kevin Pietersen said that he had never seen anyone pick Tymal Mills as well as Yuvraj was doing. However, it was Mills who had the last laught as he cleaned him up soon after. He was dismissed in the 19th over.

The fans absolutely loved the vintage Yuvraj show who was well supported by Moises Henriques, who also hit a half century in the innings. Here are the reactions from the fans on Yuvraj’s knock.

Yuvraj scored at a strike rate of at least 200 v all bowlers (Mills, Choudhary, Aravind, Watson, Binny) apart from Chahal (SR 100). #IPL

— Freddie Wilde (@fwildecricket) April 5, 2017

Yuvraj Singh's knock comes to an end at a strike-rate of 230. #IPL2017 pic.twitter.com/Qj98WAgd3P

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) April 5, 2017

Make no mistake, this is vintage @YUVSTRONG12. He's sent a message to the other teams.

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) April 5, 2017

What an innings from @YUVSTRONG12

— Michael Clarke (@MClarke23) April 5, 2017

Vintage @YUVSTRONG12.. Thoroughly enjoyed that innings.. Sublime #VIVOIPL2017

— Kartik Murali (@kartikmurali) April 5, 2017

Fastest fifty for Yuvraj Singh in IPL (23 balls)

PRE: off 24 balls for RCB vs RR & DD in 2014 season#IPL #SRHvRCB #IPL2017

— Deepu Narayana (@deeputalks) April 5, 2017

Yuvraj Singh hits 50 off 23 balls – that's his fastest 50 in all IPLs. #IPL

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) April 5, 2017

Yuvraj Singh: 62 runs off 27 balls.
Sixes: 3
Fours: 7

What a way to start #IPL2017!#SRHvRCB pic.twitter.com/yR8ETAdRYL

— ScoopWhoop News (@scoopwhoopnews) April 5, 2017

No one can hit a pulllll sixxxxx like Yuvraj singh

— Virat kohli (@LiyakatDayar) April 5, 2017

Virat Kohli is already considering Yuvraj Singh for Champions Trophy

— Extraa Innings (@TheYorkerBall) April 5, 2017

Only reason to support SRH is one and only @YUVSTRONG12 #SRHvRCB

— Anup chakole (@anup_chakole) April 5, 2017

A spectacular effort from Yuvraj Singh 62(27 balls) ?? Hopefully many more to follow !! #IPL

— Manikanta Aravind? (@Ma_aravind) April 5, 2017

Mrs Yuvi Lucky Charm for Yuvraj singh changed his life completely

— Virat kohli (@LiyakatDayar) April 5, 2017

Yuvraj Singh just walked through our bowlers.. No AB, no Kohli.. this is going to be a mountain to climb #PlayBold

— Arnold Kwizera (@TherealKwizera) April 5, 2017

A brilliant batting display by Yuvraj Singh as #SRH end their innings with 207 on board for the loss of 4 wickets. #DDTweets

— Delhi Daredevils (@DelhiDaredevils) April 5, 2017

So ODI series vs England was not a flash in the pan.. Yuvraj Singh has tied over travails yet again ! The comeback man ! Combatant #IPL10

— Navneet Mundhra (@navneet_mundhra) April 5, 2017

That’s Yuvraj Singh for you. #ipl #IPL10 #SRHvRCB pic.twitter.com/6xJYkwym1I

— CricTracker (@Cricketracker) April 5, 2017