Yuvraj Samra scored a historic 110 off 58 balls against New Zealand in the 2026 T20 World Cup, becoming the first Canadian to hit a century in the tournament and helping his team post 172 with a 115-run opening stand. It was his maiden T20I hundred and best performance to date.
In the 31st match of the 2026 edition of the ICC T20 World Cup, Canada’s young left-handed opening batsman Yuvraj Samra, slammed a terrific hundred, reaching the milestone in mere 58 deliveries. This ton was his first in the history of the World Cup and the maiden of his 20-20 International career. Moreover, the southpaw also became the first Canadian player to slam a ton in the T20 World Cup history. His inning of 110 runs helped his side post a good score of 172 runs on the scoreboard against Mitchell Santner’s New Zealand.
What transpired during Samra’s innings and partnership?
After winning the toss and choosing to have a bat first, the Canadian Cricket Team got off to a strong start thanks to the opening pair of Samra and captain Dilpreet Bajwa, who scored 35 runs. In just 84 deliveries, the two formed got involved in a partnership of 115 runs for the first wicket. In just 36 balls, Samra reached his fifty and swiftly converted it to a century. During his innings, he smashed seven fours and five huge sixes.
What has Samra’s international T20 career been like?
Samra’s first Twenty20 International match was against Namibia in 2025. He has amassed nearly 550 runs in 18 innings over 19 games, with an average of over 38 and a strike rate of 161. He has hit one hundred and three half-centuries throughout this time. This match was his greatest performance. He has participated in three World Cup matches thus far.
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