Yuvraj Samra
Yuvraj Samra is a Canadian international cricketer who plays as a left-handed top-order batter for Canada.
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, becoming the youngest centurion in T20 World Cup history and the first associate-nation batter to reach a hundred in the tournament. Samra is one of the most prominent young players to emerge from Canada's men's team.
Early life
Yuvraj Samra was born in Brampton, Ontario, to a Punjabi-origin family. Reports say his father introduced him to cricket at an early age, and he was named after Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh.
International career
Samra made his international debut for Canada in 2025 and has appeared in ODIs and T20Is. Coverage describes him as a left-handed opener or top-order batter known for aggressive stroke play.
Record innings against New Zealand
At the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, Samra scored 110 off 65 balls against New Zealand. That performance set multiple records, including youngest T20 World Cup centurion and first associate-nation batter to score a hundred in the tournament.
Playing style
Media coverage describes Samra as a tall, hard-hitting left-hander who attacks from the start. He has been compared to his namesake, Yuvraj Singh, because of his aggressive batting style.
Key facts
- Yuvraj Samra is a Canadian international cricketer who plays as a left-handed top-order batter.
- He was born in Brampton, Ontario, to a Punjabi-origin family and named after Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh.
- Samra made his international debut for Canada in 2025, playing both ODIs and T20Is.
- At the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, he scored 110 off 65 balls against New Zealand, becoming the youngest T20 World Cup centurion and the first associate-nation batter to score a hundred in the tournament.
- His playing style is described as aggressive, tall, and hard-hitting, often compared to Yuvraj Singh.
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]
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References
- 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.cmsSupports: Birthplace, family background, playing style, and 2025 international debut.
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yuvraj_SamraSupports: Full name, birth date, nationality, role, and Canada ODI/T20I representation.
- 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-2026-2026-02-17-1030610Supports: Age, debut details, birthplace/origin, and batting statistics.
- 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.cmsSupports: 110-run innings, youngest centurion record, and first associate-nation hundred in T20 World Cup.
- 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.htmlSupports: Name origin, birth year, and historic T20 World Cup hundred.
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/cricket/story/_/id/47873593/t20-world-cup-2026-canada-yuvraj-samra-connection-india-yuvraj-singhSupports: Playing style, age, and match statistics.
- 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-11027784Supports: Brampton origin, name origin, and historic T20 World Cup century.