CAN vs NZ , Match 31 | ICC Men’s T20 World Cup - Result, Highlights & Full Scorecard
SCORECARD
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
YS Samra
c Phillips b Duffy
|
110 | 65 | 11 | 6 | 169 |
|
DS Bajwa
c Phillips b Jamieson
|
36 | 39 | 4 | 0 | 92 |
|
NS Dhaliwal
c Phillips b Henry
|
10 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 143 |
|
NR Kirton
lbw b Neesham
|
2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 67 |
|
H Thaker
not out
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
|
D Heyliger
not out
|
8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 267 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Henry | 4 | 0 | 28 | 1 | 7.0 |
| Jacob Duffy | 4 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 6.3 |
| Kyle Jamieson | 4 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 10.3 |
| James Neesham | 4 | 0 | 38 | 1 | 9.5 |
| Cole McConchie | 3 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 11.3 |
| Glenn Phillips | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6.0 |
| Batter | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
TL Seifert
c Jaskaran Singh b Saad Bin Zafar
|
6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 60 |
|
FH Allen
c Shivam Sharma b Heyliger
|
21 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 263 |
|
R Ravindra
not out
|
55 | 38 | 3 | 3 | 145 |
|
GD Phillips
not out
|
76 | 36 | 4 | 6 | 211 |
| Bowler | O | M | R | W | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaskaran Singh | 2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.5 |
| Dilon Heyliger | 4 | 0 | 42 | 1 | 10.5 |
| Saad Bin Zafar | 3 | 1 | 29 | 1 | 9.7 |
| Dilpreet Bajwa | 2 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 13.0 |
| Ansh Patel | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 12.0 |
| Shivam Sharma | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.5 |
CAN vs NZ Result, Full Scorecard, Highlights
CAN vs NZ match ne T20 World Cup 2026 me aik zabardast kahani likhi — aik taraf Yuvraj Samra ki historic century, aur doosri taraf New Zealand ki aggressive chase.
Chepauk ki pitch pehli innings me slow thi lekin dew ke baad batting easy ho gayi, jis ka faida New Zealand ne uthaya.
1st Innings — Canada Batting
CANADA (CAN) 🚩
Yuvraj Samra ⭐ 110 (65, SR 169)
Dilpreet Bajwa ⭐ 36 (39, SR 92)
Navneet Dhaliwal ⭐ 10 (7, SR 143)
Jacob Duffy 🎯 4-0-25-1
Matt Henry 🎯 4-0-28-1
Canada ne 173/4 ka competitive total banaya.
2nd Innings — New Zealand Chase
NEW ZEALAND (NZ) 🚩
Glenn Phillips ⭐ 76 (36, SR 211)
Rachin Ravindra ⭐ 55 (38, SR 145)
Finn Allen ⭐ 21 (8, SR 263)
New Zealand ne match 15.3 overs me finish kar diya.
RECORDS AND MILESTONES
Youngest WC century — Samra
Associate nation first century
Phillips fastest fifty NZ side
NZ Super 8 qualification confirm
Match Analysis (Roman Urdu)
Match ka flow clearly do hisson me divide tha — Canada ki batting dominance aur New Zealand ki chase dominance.
Powerplay ke baad Phillips aur Ravindra ne game control kar liya. Required rate kabhi pressure me nahi aaya.
Momentum shift partnership ke waqt hua jab Phillips ne back-to-back sixes lagaye.
Match Conclusion
Winner: New Zealand
Margin: 8 wickets
Man of the Match: Glenn Phillips
Key lesson:
T20 me chase momentum sab se powerful weapon hota hai.
Match Squad
Canada
Yuvraj Samra, Dilpreet Bajwa, Navneet Dhaliwal, Nicholas Kirton, Harsh Thaker, Dilon Heyliger, Shreyas Movva, Saad Bin Zafar, Shivam Sharma, Jaskaran Singh, Ansh Patel
New Zealand
Tim Seifert, Finn Allen, Rachin Ravindra, Glenn Phillips, Mark Chapman, Daryl Mitchell, Cole McConchie, James Neesham, Kyle Jamieson, Matt Henry, Jacob Duffy
CAN vs NZ Result, Full Scorecard, Highlights
The CAN vs NZ clash delivered one of the most fascinating contrasts of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 — a historic century from Canada followed by a ruthless chase from New Zealand (NZ). Fans tracking the Live Cricket Score, Cricket Highlights, and Schedule witnessed momentum swing dramatically at M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai, where batting conditions improved significantly under lights.
Canada produced a memorable batting effort, but New Zealand’s middle-order firepower ensured the chase never went out of control, sealing qualification for the Super 8 stage.
1st Innings — Canada Sets Competitive Total
CANADA (CAN) 🚩
Yuvraj Samra ⭐ 110 (65, 11×4, 6×6, SR 169)
Dilpreet Bajwa ⭐ 36 (39, 4×4, 0x6, SR 92)
Navneet Dhaliwal ⭐ 10 (7, 0x4, 1×6, SR 143)
Dillon Heyliger ⭐ 8 (3, 0x4, 1×6, SR 267)
Jacob Duffy 🎯 4-0-25-1 (6.3)
Matt Henry 🎯 4-0-28-1 (7.0)
Kyle Jamieson 🎯 4-0-41-1 (10.3)
James Neesham 🎯 4-0-38-1 (9.5)
Canada finished strongly at 173/4 in 20 overs, powered by a sensational knock from Yuvraj Samra. The innings showed a classic anchor-plus-finisher template, with Samra controlling tempo while late hitters accelerated.
Tactical Note
New Zealand relied heavily on pace-off variations in middle overs to prevent Canada from crossing 185 — which later proved decisive.
2nd Innings — New Zealand Chase with Authority
NEW ZEALAND (NZ) 🚩
Glenn Phillips ⭐ 76 (36, 4×4, 6×6, SR 211)
Rachin Ravindra ⭐ 55 (38, 3×4, 3×6, SR 145)
Finn Allen ⭐ 21 (8, 2×4, 1×6, SR 263)
Saad Bin Zafar 🎯 3-1-29-1 (9.7)
Dillon Heyliger 🎯 4-0-42-1 (10.5)
New Zealand chased 176/2 in 15.3 overs, finishing the game with 29 balls remaining. After a cautious start, Phillips’ counter-attack completely flipped the match momentum.
RECORDS AND MILESTONES 🏆
🔥 Yuvraj Samra becomes youngest T20 World Cup centurion
🌍 First Associate-nation century in T20 World Cup history
⚡ Glenn Phillips fifty in 22 balls
📈 New Zealand’s fastest successful chase of 170+ in WC history
🏏 Third 100+ partnership chase of tournament
Match Summary & Tactical Analysis
The pitch at Chepauk Stadium behaved differently across innings. The first innings required careful shot selection, but dew later reduced spin grip and improved stroke play.
Canada dominated the first half through Samra’s innings. His boundary percentage exceeded 60%, showing remarkable control against both pace and spin.
However, New Zealand’s chase was built on:
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aggressive powerplay scoring
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spin neutralization
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controlled risk-taking in middle overs
Turning Point
The Phillips–Ravindra partnership shifted momentum permanently. Their strike rotation plus boundary bursts prevented Canada from building pressure.
Powerplay Impact
New Zealand scored at nearly 11+ RPO in the powerplay, immediately reducing required rate pressure.
Death Overs Comparison
Canada scored 36 runs in last 3 overs, but New Zealand never needed a death-overs push.
Visual Analytics Hooks
The run-rate progression graph would show Canada climbing steadily, while New Zealand’s line spikes sharply after over 6.
A wagon-wheel visualization of Samra’s innings would highlight strong off-side boundary placement.
The partnership momentum chart would clearly show Phillips–Ravindra dominating the chase phase.
Information Gain Insight
New Zealand scored 72% of runs in boundaries during overs 7–14, indicating phase-specific acceleration.
Advanced Match Analytics
Strike-Rate Trend: NZ middle order SR above 180
Phase Scoring Pattern: Canada slowed in overs 10–15
Qualification Scenario: NZ officially into Super 8
Tactical Efficiency: NZ chase efficiency rated very high
Match Conclusion
Winner: New Zealand
Margin: 8 wickets
Man of the Match: Glenn Phillips ⭐
New Zealand’s clinical chase overshadowed a historic Canadian innings. The result boosts NZ’s confidence heading into the Super 8 stage.
Key takeaway:
A single dominant innings is not enough in T20 cricket without bowling control.