Canadian opener Yuvraj Samra made history in Chennai on Tuesday by becoming the youngest player to score a century in the Men’s T20 World Cup. The 19-year-old reached the milestone in 58 balls during Canada’s group stage encounter against New Zealand at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
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At 19 years and 141 days, Samra broke the previous record of Pakistan veteran Ahmed Shehzad (22 years, 127 days) to become the youngest centurion in the history of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. He is also the first player from an associate country to score a hundred in the Men’s T20 World Cup.
Samra brought up his half-century in 36 balls before stepping up against a seasoned New Zealand attack. He shared 116 runs with captain Dilpreet Bajwa, giving Canada a strong platform at the top of the order.
The century also made him the second batsman to reach three figures in 2026 in an ICC tournament, after Sri Lankan opener Pathum Nissanka.
Youngest centurions in men’s T20 World Cups
19 years 141d – Yuvraj Samra (CAN) vs. NZ, Chennai, 2026*
22y 127d – Ahmed Shehzad (PAK) vs BAN, Mirpur, 2014
23y 156d – Suresh Raina (IND) vs. SA, Gros Islet, 2010
25 years 83d – Alex Hales (ENG) vs SL, Chattogram, 2014
25 years 327d – Glenn Phillips (NZ) vs. SL, Sydney, 2022
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Issued by:
Saurabh Kumar
Published on:
February 17, 2026