Canada teen named after Yuvraj Singh becomes youngest T20 WC centurion

From dreaming in Brampton to dazzling in Chennai, Yuvraj Samra’s journey took a giant leap on Tuesday. The teenager, named after Indian legend Yuvraj Singh, produced a sensational century at the T20 World Cup to become the youngest player ever to reach three figures in the tournament.

Named after Indian white-ball great Yuvraj Singh by his cricket-loving father Baljit Samra, the youngster became the youngest player to score a century in a T20 World Cup match. He also became the first cricketer from an Associate nation to achieve the milestone.

Samra’s innings, studded with 11 fours and six sixes, powered Canada to 173 against a formidable New Zealand side. Though dismissed in the final over while attempting another big hit off Jacob Duffy, his whirlwind knock stood out as the defining moment of the contest.

His fluent stroke play not only lit up the Chennai venue but also drew comparisons with Yuvraj Singh, who famously scored 113 against West Indies at the same ground during the 2011 ICC World Cup.

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A Dream Taking Shape

“I feel like this innings could change my life,” Samra said after the match, expressing hope of building a career through global T20 leagues. He spoke about manifesting such a moment and dreaming of making a living from cricket despite Canada’s limited playing window due to harsh winters.

Gratitude and Inspiration

Samra credited his father as his biggest supporter and wished he had been present to witness the landmark performance. The standing ovation from nearly 16,000 spectators in Chennai made the night even more special.

For a teenager from a non-traditional cricketing nation, Samra’s century marks not just a personal milestone, but a statement of belief and ambition on the global stage.