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New Zealand vs Canada HIGHLIGHTS T20 WC: Rachin-Phillips take NZ through to Super 8 with 8-wkt win

Samra's maiden T20 World Cup ton goes in vain as New Zealand cruise through to a comfortable win in the end despite some hiccups at the beginning.

Shashwat Nishant New Delhi
NZ vs CAN T20 World Cup live score
NZ vs CAN T20 World Cup live score

4 min read Last Updated : Feb 17 2026 | 2:12 PM IST
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2:12 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: NZ through to Super 8!

What a dominant performance by New Zealand! After their loss to South Africa in the previous match, they bounced back in style. Chasing a challenging total, they made it look effortless with a 8-wicket win in the end.

Following an early setback at 30/2, the partnership between Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips powered them to victory with nearly five overs remaining. Canada celebrated when they dismissed Finn Allen and Tim Seifert at the same score, but Ravindra delivered the innings he needed, while Phillips continued his impressive form in India.

His clean, powerful straight drives, switch-hits, and sixes left the Canadian bowlers struggling, offering them valuable lessons for the future.

1:46 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: 100 run stand for Rachin-Phillips!

New Zealand continued their aggressive innings as Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips put together a commanding partnership, taking the score to 132/2 by the end of the 12th over. Ravindra mixed caution with aggression, punishing loose deliveries, including a well-timed four off Dilon Heyliger, while Phillips showcased his destructive stroke play, scoring freely with clever placement and power.

The duo also converted singles and doubles efficiently, steadily building the 100-run partnership. Heyliger managed to get one wicket but struggled to contain the flow.

By this stage, New Zealand had positioned themselves strongly, combining smart running with boundary-hitting to dominate the Canadian attack.

1:40 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: 50 for Phillips!

Quickest fifty for NZ in T20 World Cups since 2007 as Phillips reaches his fifty in 22 deliveries on the day against Canada.

1:37 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Rachin-Phillips restore momentum for the Kiwis!

NZ continued their aggressive charge in the middle overs, with Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra dictating the pace of the innings. Ravindra balanced caution and aggression, converting good deliveries into singles and doubles, while Phillips attacked with authority, smashing consecutive sixes over long-on and the sightscreen.

Ansh Patel and Shivam Sharma tried to control the flow with tight lines, but misfields, under-edges, and wides allowed the batsmen to keep the scoreboard ticking.

By the end of the over, New Zealand had reached 106/2, with both batsmen well set and exhibiting a mix of calculated stroke play and explosive hitting, positioning their side strongly for the later overs.

1:30 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: NZ 84/2 after 8 overs!

In a thrilling middle-over surge, New Zealand’s batsmen accelerated brilliantly to maintain momentum. Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips rotated the strike efficiently while punishing loose deliveries. Ravindra showcased deft footwork and timing, converting good lengths into singles and doubles, while Phillips went on the attack with powerful strokes, including a towering six over long-off and multiple boundaries through the off-side.

Saad Bin Zafar’s introduction added some control, but misfields and inconsistent line allowed Phillips to capitalize with successive fours.

By the end of the over, New Zealand had raced to 84/2, setting up a strong platform for a challenging total with both batsmen well set and confident.

1:20 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: NZ 60/2 after the powerplay!

Jaskaran Singh into the attack for Canada

Ball 6 – Rachin Ravindra ends the over with no run, nudges short and down leg but misses out.
Ball 5 – Rachin Ravindra hits a SIX! Plays an upper cut over deep backward point, short and angled across.
Ball 4 – Rachin Ravindra takes a single, jabs a yorker length ball outside off to backward point.
Ball 3 – Glenn Phillips runs two, guides a good-length delivery behind square.
Ball 2 – Glenn Phillips takes a single, pulls short-of-length ball to deep square leg.
Ball 1 – Rachin Ravindra defends, no run, short and down leg, nudges it to short fine.

1:15 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: NZ 50/2 after 5 overs!

Bajwa continues the attack for CAN

4.1 – Dilpreet Bajwa bowls a no-ball, full and tossed up around off, Ravindra punches it towards extra cover. Free-hit is signaled due to the overstep. No run.
4.1 (re-bowled) – Bajwa delivers full and outside off, Ravindra drives wide of mid-off, takes 2 runs.
4.2 – Flighted delivery on off, Ravindra sweeps to deep mid-wicket for 1 run.
4.3 – Flighted ball outside off, Ravindra lofts it over wide mid-off for FOUR.
4.3 (second delivery) – Short and around off, Ravindra cuts but falls well short of cover-point. No run.
4.4 – Tossed up close to off, Ravindra gets under it and lofts it for FOUR.
4.5 – Bajwa sprays two wides down leg, no contact from Phillips, 2 runs extra.
4.6 – Flighted ball to deep mid-wicket, Ravindra nudges for 1 run.

1:11 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: NZ 35/2 after 4 overs!

3.1: Finn Allen falls! Heyliger bowls a back-of-a-length delivery that moves slightly, Allen tries to tuck it to leg but edges it. Shivam Sharma reacts superbly at cover, scooping the ball cleanly for the catch. Allen departs after a quick 21 off 8 balls, with two fours and a six.
 
3.2: Glenn Phillips takes guard. Heyliger delivers on a good length outside off, Phillips gently nudges it square for a single to get off the mark.
 
3.3: Ravindra drives a full-pitched ball outside off, but the fielder at cover-point stops it brilliantly. No run.
 
3.4: Ravindra attempts to dab the ball to point and successfully takes a single, with Phillips crossing over.
 
3.4 (wide ball): Heyliger bowls short and down the leg, Ravindra fails to make contact, wide called.
 
3.5: Phillips pulls a short-of-length ball to deep square leg and takes a single.
 
3.6: Ravindra punches a back-of-length delivery to mid-on and runs a single, keeping the strike rotating.
 

1:06 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: CAN strike again!

Both NZ openers sent packing as Finn Allen is dismissed now courtesy of Heyliger's delivery followed by a brilliant catch at mid off by Shivam. NZ 30/2 now.

1:03 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Saad strikes!

Zafar Saad strikes and gets the breakthrough for Canada as Tim Seifert has to walk back on 6 runs. NZ 30/1 after 3 overs!

1:00 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: NZ 29/0 after 2 overs!

New Zealand’s openers came out blazing in their chase of 174 against Canada, reaching 29 without loss in the second over. Finn Allen was the standout, striking three boundaries, including a towering six over deep square leg, while Tim Seifert contributed a crisp four to sweeper cover.

The pair rotated the strike intelligently, taking singles and punishing any loose deliveries. A close call saw Allen narrowly avoid a run-out thanks to a timely deflection by Dilon Heyliger.

With both openers in commanding touch, New Zealand looked well on course for a strong powerplay total, setting the stage for an aggressive innings and keeping the required run rate under control.

12:55 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: 14 runs from the 1st over!

New Zealand got off to a cautious start in their chase of 174 against Canada, reaching 14 without loss in the first over. Finn Allen and Tim Seifert rotated the strike well, taking singles while facing tight lines from Jaskaran Singh.

A chaotic moment occurred when Singh overstepped, leading to a no-ball and five extra runs as Allen’s aggressive running allowed the ball to reach the boundary. Despite the confusion, Allen capitalized on a fuller delivery, striking a crisp four behind square for a boundary, giving New Zealand an early boost.

The openers showed intent and composure, keeping the required run rate manageable while laying the foundation for the chase.

12:36 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: NZ need 174 runs to seal Super 8 berth!

Canada set a healthy 174-run target for the Kiwis s Samra's hundred takes them to 173/4 in their 20 overs on the day in Chennai.

12:33 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: Samra departs on 110!

Yuvraj Samra dismissed on 110 runs after a brilliant knock as his teammates give him a standing ovation as he walks back to the pavilion. Duffy with the wicket.

12:31 PM

New Zealand vs Canada LIVE SCORE UPDATES T20 WC: CAN 163/3 after 19 overs!

In the 19th over, James Neesham bowled a mix of slower balls and off-pace deliveries, but Canada continued to keep the scoreboard ticking. Yuvraj Samra added quick singles and a two-run shot, reaching a remarkable 110 off 64 balls, marking his maiden T20I century.

Nicholas Kirton contributed with a single before falling to a well-executed LBW from Neesham, who perfectly disguised a yorker, hitting the base of middle stump. Harsh Thaker joined Samra at the crease, ready to rotate strike.

The over yielded 5 runs in total, taking Canada to 163-3, with Samra anchoring the innings and maintaining control.
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First Published: Feb 17 2026 | 9:58 AM IST

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