Yuvraj Samra etched his name in history books following an epic display of power-hitting against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup on February 17, 2026.
The 19-year-old Canadian scored 110 of 65 balls, becoming the youngest player in the T20 World Cup to score a century.
The interesting fact is that Samra was named after a former Indian player, Yuvraj Singh. Showing glimpses of his namesake’s flair, the Canadian player dispatched hits in all corners of the ground.
His groundbreaking performance was a mix of technical precision and raw strength. Despite achieving the milestone, Samra remained humble, saying, “I just wanted to play my own version of the game and stay focused on the next ball.”
The cricketing journey of the young star spans from homeschooling to hitting 500 balls a week. His father, Baljit Samra, who was ambitious to make him an outclass player, witnessed the fulfilment of his dream.
Yuvraj 2.0 dedicated this achievement to his family. Reflecting on the passion for sports, he said that “obstacles are trampolines” for those who are willing to work hard.
The rising star brought pride to his country, marking the highest-ever individual score in the tournament for Canada.
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