Phillips and Ravindra led New Zealand to an 8-wicket win over Canada, securing a Super Eight spot.
Canada and Newzealand faced off in the ICC Men’s World Cup 2026 on Tuesday (February 17, 2026), at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Match Summary
Earlier,Canada won the toss and chose to bat first.
Batting first, Canada’s opening partnership, especially early with Samra and Bajwa, had set a strong foundation.
Yuvraj Samra scored 110 runs off 65 balls in a brilliant innings. His century was historic, as he became the youngest player to score a T20 World Cup hundred and the first Canadian to achieve this feat in the 2026 tournament.
Dilpreet Bajwa scored 36 runs off 39 balls. He provided a solid start and helped build a strong partnership with Samra.
Canada scored a competitive total of 173 for 4 in 20 overs.
Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy, Kyle Jamieson, and Jimmy Neesham each took one wicket for New Zealand.
While chasing 174 runs, New Zealand’s openers were dismissed early by Canada’s bowlers.
Phillips and Ravindra built a strong unbeaten partnership that led New Zealand to victory.
Glenn Phillips scores impressive 76 not out from 36 balls, delivering a strong performance under pressure.
Rachin Ravindra (not out) played an important role, scoring 59 runs off 39 balls to guide the chase.
The pair shared an unbeaten partnership that led New Zealand to an easy victory.
New Zealand successfully chased down Canada’s target of 174, ending at 176 for 2 in just 15.1 overs(29 balls remaining), winning by 8 wickets.
Canada’s bowlers tried to stop New Zealand, with Dilon Heyliger and Saad Bin Zafar each taking a wicket, but New Zealand chased the target easily.
Player Of The Match
Glenn Phillips
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