The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 saw New Zealand defeat Canada by 8 wickets with 29 balls remaining in Match 31 at M.A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, on February 17. Canada posted 173/4 in 20 overs. New Zealand chased down the target and finished at 176/2 in 15.1 overs.
Glenn Phillips starred with 76 not out off 36 balls. Rachin Ravindra added 59 not out runs. Yuvraj Samra scored a brilliant 110 runs for Canada. Jacob Duffy took 1 wicket. Dilon Heyliger grabbed 1 wicket for Canada. This was a clinical chase from New Zealand.
Match Summary: CAN vs NZ
Here is the complete match summary of this Group D encounter:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Canada Score | 173/4 (20 overs) |
| New Zealand Score | 176/2 (15.1 overs) |
| Match Result | New Zealand won by 8 wickets (with 29 balls remaining) |
| Best Batting (CAN) | Yuvraj Samra – 110 off 65 balls (11 fours, 6 sixes) |
| Best Batting (NZ) | Glenn Phillips – 76 not out off 36 balls (4 fours, 6 sixes) |
| Best Bowling (CAN) | Dilon Heyliger – 1/42 in 4 overs (Econ: 10.50) |
| Best Bowling (NZ) | Jacob Duffy – 1/25 in 4 overs (Econ: 6.25) |
| Player of the Match | Glenn Phillips (NZ) |
Canada Innings: 173/4 in 20 Overs
Canada scored 50 runs in the powerplay without losing a wicket. Yuvraj Samra played a brilliant innings of 110 runs off 65 balls with 11 fours and 6 sixes. His fifty came off 36 balls, and his century off 58. Captain Dilpreet Bajwa contributed 36 runs off 39 balls with 4 fours. They put up a 116-run opening stand.
Navneet Dhaliwal added 10 runs off 7 balls with 1 six. Nicholas Kirton scored 2 runs. Harsh Thaker remained unbeaten on 3 runs. Dilon Heyliger was not out on 8 runs off 3 balls with 1 six. Canada reached 50 runs in 5.6 overs, 100 runs in 12.4 overs, and 150 runs in 16.6 overs. Jacob Duffy, Matt Henry, Kyle Jamieson, and James Neesham each took 1 wicket.
New Zealand Chase: 176/2 in 15.1 Overs
New Zealand scored 60 runs in the powerplay with 2 wickets down. Tim Seifert fell for 6 runs. Finn Allen scored 21 runs off 8 balls with 2 fours and 1 six. Rachin Ravindra played an unbeaten 59 runs off 39 balls with 4 fours and 3 sixes. His fifty came in 35 balls.
Glenn Phillips played a match-winning knock of 76 not out off 36 balls. He smashed 4 fours and 6 sixes. His fifty came in 22 balls. Ravindra and Phillips put up 50 runs in 27 balls and then added another 100 in 53 balls. New Zealand reached 50 runs in 4.6 overs, 100 runs in 9.2 overs, and 150 runs in 13.2 overs. They crossed the target in 15.1 overs with 29 balls to spare. Dilon Heyliger and Saad Bin Zafar each took 1 wicket.
Key Highlight: Player of the Match – Glenn Phillips
Batting: 76 not out off 36 balls
Strike rate: 211.11 Glenn Phillips produced an outstanding batting display. He came in at number 4 and took the chase by storm. He scored 76 not out off 36 balls with 4 fours and 6 sixes. His fifty came in just 22 balls. He also took 3 catches in the field. His partnership with Ravindra was decisive. New Zealand chased down 174 runs with 29 balls to spare. This dominant win strengthened New Zealand’s campaign in Group D.
