Draft:Yuvraj Samra

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Yuvraj Samra

Personal information
Full name	Yuvraj Singh Samra
Born	(2006-09-29) September 29, 2006 Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Batting	Left-handed
Bowling	Right-arm off break
Role	Top-order batter
International information
National side	Canada
ODI debut (cap 102)	19 March 2025 v Namibia
Career statistics
Competition ODI T20I List A Matches 6 14 8 Runs scored 142 392 237 Batting average 28.40 39.20 33.85 100s/50s 0/1 0/3 0/2 Top score 53 63 80 Balls bowled – 12 – Wickets – 2 – Bowling average – 6.50 – 5 wickets in innings – 0 – 10 wickets in match – 0 – Best bowling – 2/13 – Catches/stumpings 1/– 2/– 2/–
Source: ESPNcricinfo, 20 June 2025

Yuvraj Singh Samra (born 29 September 2006) is a Canadian cricketer who plays as a left-handed top-order batter. He represents the Canada national cricket team and has competed in List A, One Day International (ODI), and Twenty20 International (T20I) matches.

Early life and domestic career

Samra was born in Canada and was introduced to cricket by his father, who emigrated from India. As a child, he often accompanied his father to local cricket matches and quickly developed a strong interest in the game. He began playing at a young age and developed his skills through various local cricket programs. Domestically, he has competed in leagues such as the Toronto District Cricket Association (TDCA) and the Brampton & Etobicoke District Cricket League (BEDCL).

International career

Samra made his List A debut for Canada against Zimbabwe A on 26 February 2025 in Harare. In the second match of the series, he scored 80 runs, showcasing his potential at the senior level.

In February 2024, he scored 124 runs against Hong Kong in an international tour match, further cementing his place as one of Canada's brightest young talents.

In March 2025, Samra made his ODI debut for Canada against Namibia on 19 March 2025. He scored 53 runs in his debut match, marking an impressive start to his international career.

Later in the same month, Samra debuted in T20I cricket against Namibia on 19 March 2025. He has played 8 T20I matches, with a highest score of 37 and a batting average of 21.83.

Samra was named the Batter of the Tournament during the Namibia Tri-Nation Series, recognizing his consistent performances throughout the series.

Playing style

Samra is known for his aggressive and composed left-handed batting at the top of the order. He is regarded as one of Canada’s most promising young batters.

Records

Samra holds the record for the fastest fifty by a Canadian in a T20 International, reaching the milestone in just 15 balls in June 2025. In that match, Canada was chasing a target of 53, and Samra scored 50 of the team’s total 54 runs. He broke the national record set only three days earlier by his teammate Harsh Thaker, who scored a fifty in 16 balls.

Career statistics

As of June 2025

Format	Matches	Innings	Not outs	Runs	HS	Avg	BF	SR	100s	50s	4s	6s	Catches
ODI	6	5	0	142	53	28.40	218	65.13	0	1	14	5	1
T20I	14	13	3	392	63	39.20	248	158.06	0	3	33	24	2
List A	8	7	0	237	80	33.85	352	67.32	0	2	22	5	2
T20	14	13	3	392	63	39.20	248	158.06	0	3	33	24	2

External links

• Yuvraj Samra at ESPNcricinfo
• Yuvraj Samra at Cricbuzz