Canada’s Yuvraj scores a world record historic century against New Zealand, becomes the first batsman to do so in the T20 World Cup

News India Live, Digital Desk: When an ‘underdog’ team like Canada came up against New Zealand’s world-class bowling attack, no one thought that a 19-year-old boy would create history. Yuvraj Samra just blasted the Kiwi bowlers. 110 runs in 65 balls Played a stormy innings.

Made a ‘unique’ world record (First in History)

Yuvraj Samra in the history of T20 World Cup Youngest batsman to score a century by hitting more than 10 fours and more than 5 sixes in an innings Have become. Along with this, he will not be able to participate in any ICC Senior World Cup. First player from associate country to score a century against New Zealand Have become.

Highlights of the innings:

Age: Just 19 years and 141 days (youngest player to score a century in the T20 World Cup).

Statistics: 110 runs, 65 balls, 11 fours And 6 Skyscraper Sixes.

strike rate: 169.23

USP: He fired shots fearlessly against stalwarts like Trent Boult and Mitchell Santner.

Youngest centurion in T20 World Cup history

The name of ‘Yuvraj’ echoed in Chennai

The Chennai crowd, who often appreciate good cricket, gave Samra a standing ovation. With the help of his innings, Canada scored a challenging score of 173/4 in 20 overs.

Even though New Zealand won the match by 8 wickets, Yuvraj Samra proved with his innings that there is no dearth of talent among the associate countries. Cricket pundits believe that after this innings, Samra will IPL 2027 mega auction May be on the radar of many franchises.

Prince Samra’s statement: “Scoring a century in the World Cup against a team like New Zealand is like a dream. I just focused on my process. It’s sad that we didn’t win, but this experience will last a lifetime.”