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19-Year-Old Samra's Historic Century!
17 Feb
Summary
- Yuvraj Samra became the youngest to score 50+ in T20 WC history.
- Samra's century is Canada's first in T20 World Cup history.
- He's the first associate nation player to score a T20 WC century.
Yuvraj Samra, a 19-year-old batting sensation from Canada, delivered a historic century against New Zealand during the 2026 ICC T20 World Cup. This magnificent innings etched his name in T20 World Cup lore. Samra displayed controlled aggression, dismantling the New Zealand bowling attack and forming a crucial 116-run opening stand with captain Dilpreet Bajwa.
Samra's century was not only his first in T20 Internationals but also marked Canada's inaugural century in T20 World Cup history. He stands as the first and only player from an associate nation to achieve this significant batting milestone in a men's T20 World Cup.
Furthermore, at 19 years and 141 days, Samra became the youngest player to record a 50-plus score in the tournament's history, surpassing a previous record. His composed innings, bolstered by Bajwa's 36 runs, enabled him to attack freely, contributing to the fourth-highest opening partnership by an associate team in T20 World Cups.
