India- IPL runs
- 2,797
- Average
- 24.32
- Strike rate
- 128.0
- Highest
- 83
Career
Yuvraj Singh was India's most important limited-overs middle-order batter of the 2000s: a left-hander with exceptional bat speed through the arc between mid-wicket and long-on, a genuinely useful left-arm spin option and an outstanding fielder in an era when Indian fielding was generally not.
He hit six sixes in an over against England at the 2007 World Twenty20, and four years later was named Player of the Tournament at the 2011 Cricket World Cup, contributing both runs and wickets through the knockout stages. He was subsequently diagnosed with a germ-cell tumour and returned to international cricket after treatment.
His Test career never matched his white-ball output, but in ODIs and T20s he was for a decade the player India built its middle overs around.
Highlights
- Hit six sixes in an over at the 2007 ICC World Twenty20
- Player of the Tournament at the 2011 Cricket World Cup
- Returned to international cricket after treatment for cancer
- Key member of both India's 2007 World Twenty20 and 2011 World Cup winning sides
International
Career record
| Format | M | Inns | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 100s | 50s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Test | 33 | 52 | 1,534 | 169 | 32.64 | 58.3 | 2 | 9 |
| ODIfrom 2002 | 226 | 210 | 6,932 | 150 | 39.39 | 87.9 | 12 | 42 |
| T20I | 55 | 49 | 1,136 | 77* | 27.71 | 138.4 | 0 | 8 |
| IPL | 132 | 127 | 2,754 | 83 | 24.81 | 129.8 | 0 | 13 |
Figures marked with a year cover only part of this career — the ball-by-ball archive behind these numbers begins in 2001 for Tests and 2002 for One Day Internationals.
Indian Premier League
Season by season
| Season | Team | Inns | NO | Runs | HS | Avg | SR | 4s | 6s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PBKS | 14 | 1 | 299 | 57 | 23.00 | 162.5 | 24 | 19 |
| 2009 | KKR | 4 | 0 | 47 | 20 | 11.80 | 71.2 | 5 | 0 |
| 2009 | PBKS | 14 | 2 | 340 | 58 | 28.30 | 115.6 | 25 | 16 |
| 2010 | PBKS | 14 | 2 | 255 | 43 | 21.30 | 128.1 | 20 | 14 |
| 2011 | PW | 13 | 3 | 343 | 66 | 34.30 | 131.4 | 24 | 18 |
| 2013 | PW | 13 | 1 | 238 | 34 | 19.80 | 125.3 | 14 | 15 |
| 2014 | RCB | 14 | 3 | 376 | 83 | 34.20 | 135.3 | 22 | 28 |
| 2015 | DC | 13 | 0 | 248 | 57 | 19.10 | 118.1 | 23 | 10 |
| 2016 | SRH | 10 | 1 | 236 | 44 | 26.20 | 131.8 | 22 | 13 |
| 2017 | SRH | 11 | 2 | 252 | 70 | 28.00 | 142.4 | 30 | 8 |
| 2018 | PBKS | 6 | 0 | 65 | 20 | 10.80 | 89.0 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 | MI | 4 | 0 | 98 | 53 | 24.50 | 130.7 | 7 | 6 |
| Total | 12 seasons | 130 | 15 | 2,797 | 83 | 24.32 | 128.0 | 222 | 149 |
IPL bowling
- Wickets
- 15
- Economy
- 6.75
- Average
- 22.93
- Balls bowled
- 306
Questions
About Yuvraj Singh
How many IPL runs has Yuvraj Singh scored?
Yuvraj Singh has scored 2,797 runs in the IPL across 12 seasons, averaging 24.32 at a strike rate of 127.95. The highest score is 83.
How many IPL wickets has Yuvraj Singh taken?
Yuvraj Singh has taken 15 IPL wickets at an economy rate of 6.75 and an average of 22.93.
Which IPL teams has Yuvraj Singh played for?
Yuvraj Singh has appeared for Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Pune Warriors, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL.
What is Yuvraj Singh's playing style?
Yuvraj Singh is a left-hand bat who bowls slow left arm orthodox, listed as a allrounder.
Who did Yuvraj Singh hit six sixes against?
Stuart Broad of England, during the 2007 ICC World Twenty20 in Durban. He remains one of very few players to achieve this in international cricket.
What was Yuvraj Singh's role in the 2011 World Cup?
He was named Player of the Tournament, contributing significant runs and wickets across the competition as an allrounder in India's title-winning campaign.
Did Yuvraj Singh bowl?
Yes, slow left-arm orthodox. He was a genuine sixth-bowler option in limited-overs cricket and took important wickets in major tournaments.
Did Yuvraj Singh play Test cricket?
Yes, though his Test career was less substantial than his limited-overs record and he was never an automatic selection in the format.
Sources
- IPL figures computed from ball-by-ball records of every IPL match.
- International figures computed from Cricsheet ball-by-ball data, licensed CC BY 4.0.
- Biographical details compiled from public records.