NZ vs CAN Match 31 T20 WC Highlights: NZ Won By 8 Wickets

New Zealand chased down Canada’s 174-run target in Chennai with ease and won by 8 wickets. Canada had a dream start with Yuvraj Samra’s 110, but New Zealand replied with a brutal partnership that finished the match in just 15.1 overs.

The Partnership between Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra was the difference. They smashed 146* not out from 73 balls and sealed the chase with almost five overs still left.

Match Summary

Details	Information
Match	New Zealand vs Canada, 31st Match, Group D
Date	February 17, 2026
Venue	MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai
Toss	Canada won the toss and chose to bat
Canada score	173/4 in 20 overs
New Zealand score	176/2 in 15.1 overs
Result	New Zealand won by 8 wickets
Player of the Match	Glenn Phillips

Samra’s 110 Lifts Canada to 173/4

Canada got a huge innings from Yuvraj Samra. He hit 110 off 65 balls with 11 fours and 6 sixes and carried the innings deep.

Dilpreet Bajwa added 36, but New Zealand pulled things back late with wickets in the death overs.

Top Batting Performances

Batter	Team	Runs	Balls	4s	6s
Yuvraj Samra	CAN	110	65	11	6
Dilpreet Bajwa	CAN	36	39	4	0
Rachin Ravindra	NZ	59*	39	4	3
Glenn Phillips	NZ	76*	36	4	6

Phillips and Ravindra Finish the Chase in 15.1 Overs

New Zealand lost two early wickets, but that only brought Phillips in earlier than Canada wanted. Ravindra played the calm role while Phillips attacked from ball one. Their unbeaten stand crushed the required rate and ended the chase with 29 balls remaining.

Top Bowling Performances

Bowler	Team	Overs	Runs	Wickets
Matt Henry	NZ	4	28	1
Jacob Duffy	NZ	4	25	1
Kyle Jamieson	NZ	4	41	1
Saad Bin Zafar	CAN	3	29	1
Dilon Heyliger	CAN	4	42	1

Player of the Match Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips won Player of the Match after his 76 not out off 36 balls, a knock that turned a tricky chase into a simple finish.