Yuvraj Samra: Youngest Centurion in T20 World Cup History

Yuvraj Samra, a 19-year-old Indian-origin cricketer from Canada, set a new record as the youngest player to score a century in T20 World Cup history. He achieved this with a remarkable 110 runs off 65 balls against New Zealand during a Group D match, surpassing previous milestones.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Chennai | Updated: 17-02-2026 15:38 IST | Created: 17-02-2026 15:38 IST
Yuvraj Samra: Youngest Centurion in T20 World Cup History
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In a stunning performance during the T20 World Cup, Canada's Yuvraj Samra made history by becoming the youngest player to score a century in the tournament's history. The 19-year-old achieved this feat against New Zealand, delivering an impressive innings of 110 runs off 65 balls.

The cricket prodigy, born in Brampton to a cricket-loving family, was inspired by his father, Baljit Samra. Named after Indian cricket legend Yuvraj Singh, Samra showcased his talent in just his 19th T20 International match since his debut last year.

Samra's innings was marked by 11 fours and six sixes, laying a strong foundation for Canada's total of 173 runs against a formidable opponent. His century not only broke records for his age but also became the highest individual score for an Associate team's batter in the World Cup.

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