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Yuvraj Samra

Yuvraj Samra is a Canadian international cricketer who plays as a left-handed top-order batter for Canada.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Yuvraj Samra is a Canadian international cricketer who plays as a left-handed top-order batter for Canada. He gained wide attention after scoring a record century against New Zealand at the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup.

What it is

Yuvraj Samra is a 19-year-old cricketer from Brampton, Ontario, who represents Canada in ODIs and T20Is. He made his international debut in 2025 and is known for his aggressive left-handed batting at the top of the order.

Why it matters

At the 2026 T20 World Cup, Samra scored 110 off 65 balls against New Zealand, becoming the youngest centurion in tournament history and the first batter from an associate nation to reach a hundred in the event. The innings put Canadian cricket in the global spotlight.

Key details

Samra was born on 29 September 2006 to a Punjabi-origin family and was named after Indian star Yuvraj Singh. He is a tall, hard-hitting left-hander who attacks from the start, drawing comparisons to his namesake.

In short

  • Canadian cricketer of Punjabi origin from Brampton, Ontario.
  • Scored 110 off 65 balls against New Zealand at the 2026 T20 World Cup.
  • Youngest centurion in T20 World Cup history.
  • First associate-nation batter to score a T20 World Cup hundred.
Canadian angle

He is a Canadian national cricketer from Brampton, Ontario, and one of the most prominent young players to emerge from Canada’s men’s team.[1][11][13]

Quick questions

Who is Yuvraj Samra?
Yuvraj Samra is a Canadian international cricketer who plays as a left-handed top-order batter for Canada.
What is Yuvraj Samra known for?
He is known for his record-breaking 110-run innings against New Zealand at the 2026 T20 World Cup, making him the youngest centurion in the tournament's history.
How old is Yuvraj Samra?
He was born on 29 September 2006, making him 19 years old as of July 2026.

Sources

  1. The Economic Times — https://economictimes.com/news/new-updates/who-is-yuvraj-samra-meet-canadas-19-yr-old-left-hander-who-hammered-a-55-ball-ton-against-nz-and-is-named-after-yuvraj-singh/articleshow/128455178.cms
    Supports: Birthplace, family background, playing style, and 2025 international debut.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuvraj_Samra
    Supports: Full name, birth date, nationality, role, and Canada ODI/T20I representation.
  3. India TV News — https://www.indiatvnews.com/sports/cricket/who-is-yuvraj-samra-all-you-need-to-know-about-canada-opener-who-scored-century-vs-new-zealand-in-t20-wc-2026-2026-02-17-1030610
    Supports: Age, debut details, birthplace/origin, and batting statistics.
  4. The Times of India — https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/sports/cricket/icc-mens-t20-world-cup/who-is-yuvraj-samra-canadian-who-becomes-the-first-associate-cricketer-to-score-a-hundred-in-the-t20-world-cup/articleshow/128455192.cms
    Supports: 110-run innings, youngest centurion record, and first associate-nation hundred in T20 World Cup.
  5. Mint — https://www.livemint.com/sports/cricket-news/who-is-yuvraj-samra-19-year-old-named-after-indian-legend-scores-canadas-maiden-t20-world-cup-hundred-vs-new-zealand-11771310325880.html
    Supports: Name origin, birth year, and historic T20 World Cup hundred.
  6. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/cricket/story/_/id/47873593/t20-world-cup-2026-canada-yuvraj-samra-connection-india-yuvraj-singh
    Supports: Playing style, age, and match statistics.
  7. NDTV Sports — https://sports.ndtv.com/t20-world-cup-2026/who-is-yuvraj-samra-india-greats-namesake-who-is-now-the-youngest-to-slam-ton-at-t20-world-cup-11027784
    Supports: Brampton origin, name origin, and historic T20 World Cup century.