T20 WC 2026: Yuvraj Samra’s explosive entry in New Zealand’s Super-8, his historic century went in vain

News India Live, Digital Desk: In an important match of Group D, New Zealand defeated Canada on the basis of its experience and aggressive batting. Chasing the target of 174 runs, New Zealand won in just 15.1 overs. With this win, New Zealand has become the second team after South Africa to qualify from this group.1. Canada’s innings: 19-year-old Yuvraj Samra’s blast. The Canadian team, who came to bat first after winning the toss, made a great start. Record century: Canadian opener Yuvraj Samra played a stormy inning of 110 runs in just 65 balls (11 fours, 6 sixes). He has become the youngest player (19 years, 141 days) to score a century in T20 World Cup history. Partnership: Samra and captain Dilpreet Bajwa (36) made a historic partnership of 116 runs for the first wicket. Score: Canada scored 173 runs by losing 4 wickets in the stipulated 20 overs. In the last overs, the Kiwi bowlers made a brilliant comeback and stopped Canada from crossing 200.2. New Zealand’s response: Phillips and Rachin’s storm New Zealand, chasing the target of 174 runs, had a bad start. Openers Tim Seifert (6) and Finn Allen (21) were out early and the team was struggling, losing 2 wickets for 30 runs. Match-winning partnership: After this, Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra took the lead. There was an unbroken partnership of 146 runs between the two for the third wicket. Glenn Phillips: He scored unbeaten 76 runs in just 36 balls (Player of the Match). Rachin Ravindra: He scored unbeaten 59 runs in 39 balls and took the team across the threshold of victory. Result: New Zealand scored 176/2 in 15.1 overs and won the match by 8 wickets. Brief scorecard of the match (Summary Scorecard) Team ScoreKey Performances Canada 173/4 (20 overs) Yuvraj Samra: 110 (65), Dilpreet Bajwa: 36 (39) New Zealand 176/2 (15.1 overs) Glenn Phillips: 76* (36), Rachin Ravindra: 59* (39) Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets (29 balls remaining). Points. Table and Super-8 equation Group D Qualifiers: South Africa and New Zealand. Teams to be eliminated: Canada, Afghanistan and UAE are officially out of the tournament after this defeat. Next match: Now all eyes are on the Zimbabwe vs Ireland match, which will decide Australia’s fate in the Super-8.