Canada’s history was rewritten today at Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium. Yuvraj Samra Declared itself on the global stage. In high-stakes match 31 t20 world cup 2026The 19-year-old opening batsman demolished New Zealand’s bowling attack and became the youngest centurion in the history of the T20 World Cup.
Samra’s breathtaking 110 off 65 balls – completing his century in just 58 balls – took Canada to a competitive total of 173/4. Beyond the individual milestones, Samra’s achievement is the first century scored by a batsman from an Associate nation in the history of the T20 World Cup, further cementing the ‘giant-killing’ trend of this year’s mega event.
Yuvraj Samra broke 12 years old record with a brilliant century
Reaching triple figures at the age of just 19 years and 141 days, Samra easily eclipsed Pakistan’s previous record. Ahmed Shahzad. Shahzad had set a benchmark by scoring a century in 2014 bangladesh At the age of 22. Samra’s entry into the record books not only reduces the age limit by almost three years, but also puts him ahead of the legendary names. Suresh Raina And alex helms.
5 youngest centuries in T20 World Cup history
1. Yuvraj Samra (19 years 141 days) vs New Zealand, 2026
In a high-pressure, must-win clash in Chennai, the Canadian teenager produced an innings for the ages. At just 19, Samra displayed fearless aggression against the world-class New Zealand attack and reached his milestone in 58 balls. His masterclass of 110 not only broke age-old records, but also proved that the Associate Nations could compete with the best on the biggest stage, and powered Canada to a strong total of 173/4.
2. Ahmed Shehzad (22 years 127 days) vs Bangladesh, 2014
Before Samra’s arrival, Pakistan’s Shahzad held the record for more than a decade. During the 2014 edition in Mirpur, Shehzad tore apart the Bangladeshi bowling lineup by scoring an unbeaten 111 off just 62 balls. He became the first and currently the only Pakistani batsman to score a T20 World Cup century, using his trademark lofted drives and agile footwork to dominate the home team in their own backyard.
3. Suresh Raina (23 years 156 days) vs South Africa, 2010
Raina’s century at Gros Islet remains one of the most iconic moments in Indian T20 history. At the age of 23, Raina became the first Indian to score a T20 century, dispatching a powerful South African pace attack. dale steyn And morne morkel. His innings of 101 off 60 balls was a masterclass in getting pace through the middle order, using his ability to clear the ropes at mid-wicket and extra cover with effortless timing.
4. Alex Hales (25 years 83 days) vs Sri Lanka, 2014
Hales played perhaps the most “clutch” innings on this list during a group stage match in Chattogram. England were at 0/2 when Hales took charge, chasing a mammoth target of 190 against a Sri Lankan team that had reached its peak. He played an unbeaten inning of 116 runs in 64 balls and single-handedly changed the course of the match against players like him. Lasith Malinga And Ajanta MendisThis is the first T20 century scored by an Englishman.
5. Glenn Phillips (25 years 327 days) vs Sri Lanka, 2022
new zealand glen phillips Cracked into the top five with a gritty but explosive performance at the SCG. Moving on to 15/3, Phillips rescued the Black Caps by scoring a brilliant 104 off 64 balls. His century was a testament to fitness and power, as he endured a difficult start to finish with a strike rate of 162.50, which proved to be the difference-maker in a crucial Super 12 match that saw New Zealand advance to the semi-finals.
