Today, at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, Canada’s Yuvraj Samra made his mark on the International scene. In Match 31 of the T20 World Cup 2026, the 19-year-old opener dominated the New Zealand bowlers, becoming the youngest player to score a century in T20 World Cup history.
Samra’s impressive innings of 110 runs from 65 balls—with his century coming in just 58 balls—helped Canada set a solid total of 173/4. This achievement is significant as it marks the first century by a player from an associate nation in T20 World Cup history, highlighting the competitive spirit of this year’s tournament.
Yuvraj Samra sets new record with remarkable hundred
At 19 years and 141 days, Samra surpassed the previous record held by Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad, who scored a century at 22 years old against Bangladesh in 2014. Samra not only breaks the record by nearly three years but also surpasses well-known players like Suresh Raina and Alex Hales.
Youngest centurions in T20 World Cup history
1. Yuvraj Samra (19y 141d) vs New Zealand, 2026
In a crucial match in Chennai, the young Canadian displayed remarkable skill and aggression against a strong New Zealand team, reaching the century in 58 balls. His 110 runs not only set a record for his age but proved that associate nations can compete fiercely on a global stage, helping Canada achieve a commendable score of 173/4.
2. Ahmed Shehzad (22y 127d) vs Bangladesh, 2014
Before Samra, Shehzad’s record stood for over a decade. He scored an unbeaten 111 runs off 62 balls during the 2014 edition in Mirpur, becoming the first Pakistani player to achieve a T20 World Cup century.
3. Suresh Raina (23y 156d) vs South Africa, 2010
Raina made history in Gros Islet as the first Indian to score a T20I century, hitting 101 runs from 60 balls against a formidable South African bowling attack, showcasing his remarkable hitting skills.
4. Alex Hales (25y 83d) vs Sri Lanka, 2014
Hales played a crucial innings in a group match in Chattogram. Chasing a target of 190 against a strong Sri Lankan side, he scored an unbeaten 116 runs off 64 balls, marking the first T20I century for an English player.
5. Glenn Phillips (25y 327d) vs Sri Lanka, 2022
New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips completes the top five with a skillful 104 runs from 64 balls at the SCG. Coming in at a tough position, his performance was key in leading New Zealand to the semi-finals.
