The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is making headlines for all the good reasons, including nail-biting thrillers, upsets and shocking eliminations. The latest headline was made by Yuvraj Samra of Canada who became the youngest centurion at the World Cup. Samra hit a 55 ball century against New Zealand and announced himself on the cricket’s biggest stage.
He is named after India’s legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh and has lived up to the brand name by all means. Samra who opens for Canada set the tone for his side with his explosive batting and formed a 100 run opening stand with skipper Dilpreet Bajwa. He finished his innings with a score of 110 off 65 balls, including eleven fours and six sixes and a strike rate of 169.23.
Let us take a look at everything you need to know about the youngster.
Who is Yuvraj Samra?
Yuvraj Samra is an Indian origin Canadian cricketer who represents Canada. Born and brought up in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, Yuvraj was introduced to cricket at a very early age. Named after Yuvraj Singh, Samra has often been compared to the Indian legend because of his attacking gameplay. He has come through the ranks at Canada’s domestic circuit before cementing place in the national setup in 2025.
Playing style of Yuvraj Samra
Yuvraj Samra is a left-arm top order batsman. He is an expert in tackling speed and spin and has taken multiple bowlers on remand. Samra is known for his aggressive style of play and ability to perform in high pressure situations. Yuvraj complements his teammates really well and knows how to build and sustain partnerships on the pitch.
Records of Yuvraj Samra
He holds the record for scoring the fastest half century by a Canadian cricketer in T20I cricket. Samra scored a fifty in just 15 balls against Bahamas during a T20 World Cup Americas Qualifier match. The target was 54 and the 19-year-old contributed 50 runs to fire his side to a win. Interestingly, he now also holds the record for being the youngest player to score a ton at the T20 World Cup.
