New Zealand confirmed their place in the Super Eight stage after defeating Canada by eight wickets in a T20 World Cup Group D match on February 17, 2026. Batting first, Canada posted 173 for 4, led by opener Yuvraj Samra’s maiden T20 century of 110 runs off 65 balls and captain Dilpreet Bajwa’s 36 from 39 deliveries. In reply, New Zealand chased down the 174-run target in just 15.1 overs with 29 balls to spare.

After losing two early wickets for 30 runs, New Zealand’s Rachin Ravindra and Glenn Phillips guided the team to victory with an unbroken 146-run partnership off 73 balls. Ravindra remained unbeaten on 59 from 39 balls, while Phillips scored 76 not out from 36 balls, hitting four fours and six sixes. Phillips was named player of the match for his explosive innings. For Canada, Saad Bin Zafar took one wicket for 29 runs, and Jacob Duffy claimed one for 25 for New Zealand.

With this result, New Zealand became the second team from Group D to qualify for the Super Eight, joining South Africa.