New Zealand vs Canada Highlights, T20 World Cup 2026: Phillips, Ravindra star as New Zealand beat Canada by 8 wickets to qualify for Super 8s

New Zealand vs Canada Live Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Glenn Phillips rediscovered his explosive best with a record-breaking half-century as New Zealand crushed Canada by eight wickets to confirm their Super 8 qualification. Phillips, alongside the composed Rachin Ravindra, shared an unbroken 146-run stand that dismantled Canada’s challenge and completed the 174-run chase with remarkable ease and 29 balls to spare.T20 World Cup: Schedule | Points TableEarlier, Canada’s teenage sensation Yuvraj Samra delivered a historic performance, scoring a brilliant 110 to become the youngest centurion in T20 World Cup history. His 65-ball innings, studded with six sixes and 11 fours, was the backbone of Canada’s 173 for 4. Samra and skipper Dilpreet Bajwa added 116 for the opening wicket — the highest opening partnership by an Associate side against a Full Member in the tournament — putting New Zealand under pressure.New Zealand’s chase began shakily, losing two early wickets inside four overs. But Ravindra and Phillips quickly seized control. Ravindra anchored the innings with maturity, rotating strike effectively and punishing loose deliveries to bring up a fluent half-century.Phillips then took centre stage. After a cautious start, he exploded spectacularly, smashing bowlers to all parts of the ground. His 22-ball fifty — New Zealand’s fastest in the competition — featured powerful straight hits, switch-hits and clean strikes over midwicket. He remained unbeaten on 76, while Ravindra finished on 59 not out, as New Zealand surged to victory.The commanding win took New Zealand to six points and ensured their passage to the next stage. Canada, meanwhile, were left winless despite Samra’s landmark innings, as their bowling failed to defend a strong total against New Zealand’s dominant response.