Cricket fans, what a morning in Chennai! New Zealand sealed their place in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup 2026 with a dominant 8-wicket win over Canada at the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
In these Highlights New Zealand vs Canada – T20 World Cup 2026, a teenage star stole hearts with a record-breaking century, but the Black Caps showed pure class in the chase. With five overs to spare, New Zealand chased down 174 comfortably and joined South Africa in the next round. Let’s relive the key moments.
Highlights New Zealand vs Canada
Match Snapshot
| Team | Score | Top Performers |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | 173/4 (20 overs) | Yuvraj Samra 110 (65), Dilpreet Bajwa 36 (39) |
| New Zealand | 176/2 (15.1 overs) | Glenn Phillips 76* (36), Rachin Ravindra 59* (39) |
Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets.
Yuvraj Samra’s Record-Breaking Century
Canada’s 19-year-old opener Yuvraj Samra wrote his name into T20 World Cup history. He became the youngest player ever to score a century in the tournament – 110 off just 65 balls. His knock had 11 fours and 6 sixes. He built a massive 116-run opening stand with captain Dilpreet Bajwa (36). Canada looked set for 200+, but New Zealand’s death bowlers pulled things back smartly to restrict them to 173/4.
Early Trouble for New Zealand
The chase didn’t start smoothly for the Kiwis. Canada’s spinners struck early:
- Saad Bin Zafar removed Tim Seifert for 6
- Dilon Heyliger got Finn Allen for 21
New Zealand slipped to 30/2 inside four overs. Pressure was on.
Phillips-Ravindra Partnership Seals It
That’s when Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra took over. Their unbeaten 146-run stand was pure domination.
- Glenn Phillips smashed the fastest fifty by a New Zealander in the tournament (22 balls) and finished unbeaten on 76 off 36 – full of clean hitting
- Rachin Ravindra played the perfect anchor role, staying calm and finishing with a boundary to reach 59*
The pair made chasing look easy. New Zealand reached 176/2 in just 15.1 overs – a comfortable win with plenty to spare.
Qualification & Impact
This victory sends New Zealand through to the Super 8s alongside South Africa from Group D. Canada, Afghanistan, and UAE are now officially out of the tournament.
Glenn Phillips was named Player of the Match for his match-winning knock. Yuvraj Samra’s historic ton gave Canada pride, but New Zealand’s experience and firepower proved too strong.
These Highlights New Zealand vs Canada – T20 World Cup 2026 showed why T20 cricket is loved worldwide – young talent shining bright and seasoned pros finishing the job. What a game! Who impressed you most – Samra’s fearless hundred or Phillips’ explosive chase? Drop your thoughts below – let’s keep talking cricket
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