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Yuvraj Samra: First Associate Player to Score a T20 World Cup Century: When a small country faces a big team on the cricket field, the world often expects a one-sided contest. But what happened today in the T20 World Cup 2026 has changed the course of cricket history forever. Canada's dashing batsman Yuvraj Samra smashed New Zealand's world-class bowling attack to score an incredible century.
Yuvraj Samra Hits the First T20 World Cup Hundred by an Associate Player
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Until now, the record for the highest score by an Associate (Non-Full Member) nation in a T20 World Cup was held by Aaron Jones (94*) of the USA. But Yuvraj Samra not only broke that record with his century innings today, but also became the first pure Associate player to score a century in a T20 World Cup.
Yuvraj Samra Historic Maiden Century Highlights
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- Batsman: Yuvraj Samra
- Score: 110 runs
- Balls: 65
- Fours/Sixes: 11 fours and 6 sixes
- Strike Rate: 169.23
Kiwi bowlers were left sleepless
New Zealand had experienced bowlers like Matt Henry and James Neesham, but none could stand up to Samra. He hit shots to every corner of the field. By 18.2 overs, Canada's score had reached 160-2, which shows the extent of pressure Samra put on the opposition.
Also Read: Who is Yuvraj Samra?, Biography, Family Background, 19-Year-Old Canadian Star
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