Yuvraj Samra Becomes Youngest Centurion In T20 World Cup, Breaks Pakistan Star's Record

Yuvraj Samra breaks huge record [Source: @Keshav367212606, @CallMeSheri1_/x]

Canada opener Yuvraj Samra went ballistic against New Zealand in match number 31 of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. Opening the innings at the Chepauk Stadium in Chennai on February 17, young Samra notched up a 58-ball century in the 17th over of the innings.

Through the course of his run riot against an experienced New Zealand attack, the 19-year-old also attained a significant T20 World Cup record, previously held by Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad.

Yuvraj Samra shatters T20 World Cup records with majestic ton

Yuvraj Samra tonked a 58-ball century against New Zealand in Canada’s third Group D match of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. The youngster raced to his century from just 58 balls at the end of the 17th over, an occasion that also coincided with Canada reaching the 150-run mark with three overs to spare.

The cricketer attained the feat at the age of just 19 years and 141 days, thus becoming the youngest player in the history of T20 World Cups to score a century. Previously, Pakistan’s out-of-favour batter Ahmed Shehzad held the prestigious record for scoring a century against Bangladesh in Mirpur at the 2014 event over a decade ago.

Celebrating Yuvraj Samra’s century, here is a look at five of the youngest players in T20 World Cup history to score a hundred.

Youngest Batter to Score 100s in T20 WCs:

Yuvraj Samra becomes third youngest overall in T20I cricket

Apart from becoming the youngest cricketer in the world to get to a century in a T20 World Cup match, Yuvraj Samra also became the third youngest overall in T20Is to reach the landmark figure. Scoring a century at the age of 19 years and 141 days, the youngster is placed only behind the likes of France’s Gustav Mckeon and Nigeria’s Selim Salau at the moment.

Here is a look at five youngest players to score a century in T20I history.

Youngest Batter to Score 100s in T20I matches:

Canada mount 173 in must-win game

Yuvraj Samra ended up shaping 110 runs in all from just 65 balls. The 19-year-old glittered his innings with 11 cracking boundaries and six huge sixes in Chennai. His opening partnership of 116 runs from just 84 balls with captain Dilpreet Bajwa and crucial late runs alongside Navneet Dhaliwal helped Canada mount 173-4 in 20 overs.

For New Zealand, fast bowlers Matt Henry (1-28), Jacob Duffy (1-25), Kyle Jamieson (1-41) and James Neesham (1-38) all picked up a wicket each in their respective four-over spells.

Earlier in the day, Canada skipper had won the toss and opted to bat first. The match marks a must-win one for the Canada cricket team in a bid to stay alive in the ongoing 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup before the Super 8 stage.

A defeat at this stage for Canada will pretty much ensure their early first-round exit from the tournament.