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CHENNAI: Canada’s rising star Yuvraj Samra has broken a record previously held by Pakistan batter Ahmed Shehzad during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 clash against New Zealand at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on Tuesday.
The 19-year-old batter produced a remarkable innings of 110 off 65 balls, striking 11 fours and six sixes in a fearless display against a quality New Zealand bowling attack.
With this knock, Samra etched his name into the record books, becoming the youngest player ever to score a century in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.
At 19 years and 141 days, Samra broke the long-standing record held by Ahmed Shehzad, who was 22 years and 127 days old when he scored his century against Bangladesh in the 2014 edition.
The Canadian prodigy also became the first player from an Associate nation to register a hundred in the history of the Men’s T20 World Cup.
His milestone knock made him only the second batter to score a century in the 2026 tournament, following Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka.
Youngest centurions in Men’s T20 World Cup
19y 141d – Yuvraj Samra (Canada) vs New Zealand, Chennai, 2026
22y 127d – Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan) vs Bangladesh, Mirpur, 2014
23y 156d – Suresh Raina (India) vs South Africa, 2010
25y 83d – Alex Hales (England) vs Sri Lanka, 2014
25y 327d – Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) vs Sri Lanka, 2022
Samra’s brilliant century powered Canada to a competitive total of 173-4 against a formidable bowling lineup featuring Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy and Kyle Jamieson. Despite his heroics, the effort ultimately went in vain.
New Zealand chased down the target comfortably in 15.1 overs, courtesy of unbeaten half-centuries from Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips, sealing victory and overshadowing Samra’s historic night.
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