Who are the Youngest Players To Score Hundred in T20 World Cup History
The T20 World Cup is the biggest stage for the shortest format of cricket. In this fast game, scoring a century is very hard. It requires hitting the ball hard and scoring quickly. Most players play their whole careers without scoring a hundred in a T20 World Cup. However, some special young players have done this amazing task early in their lives.
On February 17, 2026, history was made in Chennai. A young boy from Canada named Yuvraj Samra broke a record that had stood for many years. He became the youngest player ever to score a century in the T20 World Cup. He is just 19 years old. This event reminds us that cricket is a game where young talent can shine brightly.
1. Yuvraj Samra (Canada) – 19 Years, 141 Days
Score: 110 runs Opponent: New Zealand Venue: Chennai, India Year: 2026
The newest name on this list is Yuvraj Samra. Before this match in 2026, not many people knew who he was. Canada was playing against a very strong New Zealand team in Chennai. New Zealand has some of the best bowlers in the world, and Canada is a smaller team in the cricket world. Most people thought New Zealand would win easily and keep Canada to a low score.
But Yuvraj Samra had other plans. At just 19 years and 141 days old, he walked out to bat with no fear. He faced fast bowlers and spinners with equal ease. The pitch in Chennai usually helps spinners, but Samra used his feet well. He did not let the bowlers settle down.
He scored a brilliant 110 runs. He hit the ball to all parts of the ground. His innings was full of big sixes and fast boundaries. He reached his hundred very quickly, facing only 58 balls (approx). When he reached the 100-run mark, the crowd in Chennai stood up to clap for him. They knew they were seeing something special.
Even though Canada lost the match because New Zealand’s batters were also very good, Samra’s innings was the main talking point. He showed that age is just a number. His hitting was clean and powerful. He did not look like a teenager; he played like a man who had been playing for years. This record of being the youngest centurion is a huge honor for him and Canada cricket.
- Ahmed Shehzad (Pakistan) – 22 Years, 127 Days
Score: 111* runs Opponent: Bangladesh Venue: Mirpur, Bangladesh Year: 2014
Before Yuvraj Samra, the record belonged to Pakistan’s Ahmed Shehzad. He held this record for 12 years. His special innings came in the 2014 T20 World Cup played in Bangladesh. Pakistan was playing against the home team, Bangladesh, in Mirpur.
Ahmed Shehzad was known for his good looks and stylish batting. On this day, he played the best innings of his life. He opened the batting and stayed until the very end. He scored 111 runs and did not get out. This is called “not out.”
His batting was a mix of careful play and big hits. In the beginning, he took his time to understand the pitch. Once he felt comfortable, he started attacking the bowlers. He hit 10 fours and 5 sixes. Bangladesh bowlers tried everything, but they could not get him out.
Because of his 111 runs, Pakistan posted a big total on the board. Bangladesh could not chase it down, and Pakistan won the match comfortably. For a long time, Shehzad was the only Pakistani to score a century in T20 World Cups. His record as the youngest player to do so stood tall until Samra broke it in 2026.
3. Suresh Raina (India) – 23 Years, 156 Days
Score: 101 runs Opponent: South Africa Venue: Gros Islet, Saint Lucia Year: 2010
Suresh Raina was one of the best T20 players India ever produced. In the 2010 T20 World Cup held in the West Indies, he played a match-winning hand against South Africa. This was a historic moment because he became the first Indian player to score a century in T20 Internationals.
The match was in Gros Islet, and the pitch was good for batting. India lost an early wicket, and Raina came in to bat at number three. From the first ball, he looked positive. South Africa had great fast bowlers like Dale Steyn and Morne Morkel, but Raina handled them well. He was very strong against short balls and pulled them for sixes.
Raina scored 101 runs off just 60 balls. He hit 9 fours and 5 sixes. One of his sixes went out of the stadium. He reached his century in the last over of the innings. His celebration showed how happy he was.
Thanks to his score, India made a total of 186 runs. South Africa tried hard but could not reach the target. India won the match by 14 runs. Raina was named the Player of the Match. At 23 years old, he showed the world that Indian young players were ready to dominate the T20 format.
4. Alex Hales (England) – 25 Years, 83 Days
Score: 116* runs Opponent: Sri Lanka Venue: Chattogram, Bangladesh Year: 2014
In the same 2014 World Cup where Ahmed Shehzad scored his hundred, another young player played a great innings. This was Alex Hales from England. His century is very special because it came in a run chase.
England was playing against Sri Lanka in Chattogram. Sri Lanka batted first and scored a big total. England needed 190 runs to win. In a World Cup match, chasing a big score is very difficult. England lost two wickets very quickly. The score was 0 for 2 wickets. Everyone thought England would lose badly.
But Alex Hales stood tall. He played with a lot of courage. He counter-attacked the Sri Lankan bowlers. Sri Lanka had great spinners like Ajantha Mendis and Rangana Herath, but Hales hit them with power. He used his long reach to hit the ball down the ground.
Hales scored 116 not out. He hit 11 fours and 6 sixes. He stayed until the end and made sure England won the match. It was one of the best wins for England in T20 history. Hales was 25 years old at the time. His innings proved that he was one of the best openers in the world. The way he played under pressure after his team lost early wickets was amazing to watch.
5. Glenn Phillips (New Zealand) – 25 Years, 327 Days
Score: 104 runs Opponent: Sri Lanka Venue: Sydney, Australia Year: 2022
The most recent player on this list before Samra is Glenn Phillips from New Zealand. He scored his century in the 2022 T20 World Cup in Australia. The match was against Sri Lanka at the famous Sydney Cricket Ground.
New Zealand was in deep trouble at the start of the match. They lost their top three batters very cheaply. The score was 15 runs for 3 wickets. It looked like New Zealand would get a very low score. Glenn Phillips came to the crease with a big job to do.
He started slowly to rebuild the innings. He ran hard between the wickets. Once he got set, he unleashed his power. Phillips is a very strong man and runs very fast. He hit the ball very hard. He scored 104 runs off 64 balls.
His innings included 10 fours and 4 sixes. Because of his effort, New Zealand reached a score of 167 runs, which seemed impossible at the start. Sri Lanka could not chase this score and lost by a big margin. Phillips showed great character. He did not panic when the team was down. Instead, he fought back and won the game for his country.
The T20 World Cup has given us many great memories. The centuries scored by these young players are among the best moments in the tournament’s history. Yuvraj Samra’s record-breaking innings in 2026 is the latest addition to this list. At 19 years old, he has set a benchmark that will be very hard to beat.
