Canada vs New Zealand T20 World Cup 2026 highlights: Yuvraj Samra's hundred in vain as Kiwis win by 8 wickets in Chennai

New Zealand are through to the Super 8 stage as they romp home in 15.1 overs win the game by 8 wickets. Rachin Ravindra remained not out at 59 while Glenn Phillips was on unbeaten 76.

The departure of the openers doesn't seem to have an effect on Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra are roaring towards a easy win as Canadian bowlers look toothless. Fifty for Phillips in just 22 balls as New Zealand need less than 50 runs now to win. The third wicket stand reaches 90.

NZ 121/2 (11)

OUTTTT!!!! Dilon Heyliger strikes with his first ball in his second as Finn Allen is brilliantly caught by Shivam Sharma. Allen can't believe it. Allen tries to nudge it towards the leg side, gets a thick outside edge and Sharma dives in front to take the catch. Glenn Phillips comes out. CAN 35/2 (4)

What a start for Canada in the powerplay. Saad Bin Zafar strikes for Canada as Tim Siefert hits straight to Jaskaran Singh.

NZ 30-1 (3)

There is no stopping Yuvraj Samra. The youngster is on a cusp of his maiden World Cup hundred. He goes over the top to get into 96 against Kyle Jamieson. HUNDREDDDD!!! He gets tp his maiden World Cup hundred with a four towards third-man. Canada's first-ever T20 World Cup centurion. What an innings by the young man. Samra's becomes the second player to score a hundred in this edition.

CAN 150/1 (17)

This is getting better and better for Canada as Yuvraj Samra is smashing all around the park against New Zealand. After the keft-hander smashes Cole McConchie for two consecutive sixes, Samra welcomes Kyle Jamieson with another maximum as Canada are going all guns against the Kiwis. New Zealand are surely missing Lockie Ferguson. 100 comes up for Canada.

OUTTT!!! Dilpreet Bajwa tries to go over the top, but finds Glenn Phillips at the boundary. The skipper goes back after clasic knock of 38. Jamieson draws first blood. CAN 116/1 (14)

50 for Yuvraj Samra in Chennai. A knock of highest order. The 19-year-old left-hander has been the best performer so far today morning and impressed everyone at the stadium. Certainly, Dilpreet Bajwa's decision at the toss to bat first has been grabbed with both hands by Samra.

CAN 81/0 (11)

HATTRICK by Yuvraj Samra!! The left-hander smashes Jimmy Neesham for three back-to-back fours and a six to end their powerplay on a flying note. Giving him able support is captain Dilpreet Bajwa against New Zealand in the powerplay.

CAN 50-0 (6)

Yuvraj Samra and Dilpreet Bajwa open the batting for Canada. Matt Henry bowls the first over for New Zealand. Back-to-back fours from Samra to start the game. CAN 8/0 (1)

Daryl Mitchell | New Zealand stand-in captain: Mitch (Santner) not feeling too great today, so hopefully he’ll be good to go in 24 hours. Firstly, we’re really excited for Lockie with the birth of his first baby — that’s special news — and he’ll be back soon. In terms of the team, Kyle Jamieson comes in for him, so it’s a like-for-like replacement, which is good for us. Cole (McConchie) comes in for Santner as well, so again it’s a very similar role. He’ll be excited to get the opportunity. It brings different challenges. A number of us have played quite a few games here in Chennai over the last few years, so we understand the conditions. We’ll assess the surface quickly and adapt as the game unfolds.

Dilpreet Bajwa: We’ll bat first. It looks like a good surface to start on, and later in the game there might be some assistance for the spinners. So it’s better to put runs on the board and defend a target. We’ve had a couple of night games recently, so a day game is a nice change. I think it suits us, especially with our spinners - the conditions should help them later on.Yes, one change. Kaleem Sana is out due to injury, and Shivam Sharma comes in.

Canada have won the toss and opted to bat first in Chennai. Both teams have made changes. Kaleem Sana is out due to injury for Canada, and Shivam Sharma replaces him. For New Zealand, Daryl Mitchell comes out for toss in the absence of ill Mitchell Santner. Cole McConchie is making his T20 World Cup debut in place of Santner, while Kyle Jamieson replaces Lockie Ferguson

Coming into this tournament after losing to India 1-4, New Zealand bounced back with wins over UAE and Afghanistan. However, their campaign got derailed with a loss to South Africa. A win will take them to six points from four matches.

Canada have come into this T20 World Cup 2026 having not played cricket in four months. Due to adverse weather conditions in Canada, it is impossible to play cricket throughout the year in their own country and the rustiness is clearly visible in their performances so far in two games. Navneet Dhaliwal and Harsh Thaker have impressed with the bat. With the ball, Canada came close to winning against UAE. With South Africa already qualified through to the Super 8s, New Zealand just need a win today to go through.

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