New Zealand vs Canada, Live Score and Commentary, ICC T20 World Cup, 17 February, 2026
COMPLETED / 31st Match, Group D / MA Chidambaram Stadium
176/2 (15.1 ov)
173/4 (20 ov)
New Zealand won by 8 wickets
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Player of the match
Glenn Phillips,
New Zealand
| Batting | R | B | 4s | 6s | SR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn Phillips | 76 | 36 | 4 | 6 | 211.11 |
| Rachin Ravindra | 59 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 151.28 |
| Bowling | O | M | R | W | ECO |
| Jaskaran Singh Buttar | 2.1 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 14.31 |
| Shivam Sharma | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 |
New Zealand won by 8 wickets
New Zealand vs Canada, Live Cricket Commentary
Recent Performance (Last 5 Matches)
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| England (ENG won by 4 wickets) | Super 8 Group 2 (Y1 v Y2) | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Sri Lanka (NZ won by 61 runs) | Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 v Y4) | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Pakistan (Match Abandoned) | Super 8 Group 2 (Y2 v Y3) | 21 Feb 2026 |
| Canada (NZ won by 8 wickets) | 31st Match, Group D | 17 Feb 2026 |
| South Africa (SA won by 7 wickets) | 24th Match, Group D | 14 Feb 2026 |
| Opponent | Description | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Afghanistan (AFG won by 82 runs) | 39th Match, Group D | 19 Feb 2026 |
| New Zealand (NZ won by 8 wickets) | 31st Match, Group D | 17 Feb 2026 |
| United Arab Emirates (UAE won by 5 wickets) | 20th Match, Group D | 13 Feb 2026 |
| South Africa (SA won by 57 runs) | 9th Match, Group D | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Bermuda (CAN won by 6 wickets) | Match 12 | 23 Jun 2025 |
Key Stats
- Partnership: 146 run (12.1 ov): Glenn Phillips: 76 (36), Rachin Ravindra: 59 (37)
- Last Bat: Finn Allen 21(8) - c S Sharma b D Heyliger Dillon Heyliger
- Fall of Wickets: 30 - 1 Tim Seifert, 30 - 2 Finn Allen
- Reviews Remaining: New Zealand - 2 of 2, Canada - 2 of 2
- Toss: Canada elected to bat
Match Info
- Match: 31st Match, Group D
- Series: ICC T20 World Cup
- Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM
- Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium
- City: Chennai
- Umpires: Jayaraman Madanagopal (India), Sharfuddoula (Bangladesh), Nitin Menon (India, TV)
- Referee: Andy Pycroft (Zimbabwe)
Dillon Heyliger to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease to take fast ball of good length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards mid on for 1 run.
Dillon Heyliger to Rachin Ravindra, Four, Four !! legbreak, full length, on the off stump, Rachin Ravindra elegantly hangs in the crease into the shot, gracefully guides it to long off region, the ball speeds away and finds the boundary rope.
Dillon Heyliger to Rachin Ravindra, 2 runs, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Dillon Heyliger to Rachin Ravindra, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! outswinger good length, on the off stump, That is well outside the off-stump, leaving Rachin Ravindra no chance to play a shot. The umpire stretches arms to signal it a wide ball.
Dillon Heyliger to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease to make a confident pull, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 12 (11 runs)
Saad Bin Zafar to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease to take off break ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident sloge sweep that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Saad Bin Zafar to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, full length, on the stumps, hangs in the crease, played it to the mid on.
Saad Bin Zafar to Glenn Phillips, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the stumps, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular reverse sweep to deep cover for a colossal Maximum!
Saad Bin Zafar to Glenn Phillips, 2 runs, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
Saad Bin Zafar to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease to make a confident sweep, sending the ball towards deep square leg for 1 run.
Saad Bin Zafar to Rachin Ravindra, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball on the off stump, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 13 (16 runs)
Dillon Heyliger to Glenn Phillips, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, played it to the deep cover.
Dillon Heyliger to Glenn Phillips, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Short and well outside the off stump. Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease, it to the long off, races away and finds the boundary.
Dillon Heyliger to Glenn Phillips, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball full length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Glenn Phillips with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Dillon Heyliger to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease to make a confident , but gets an edge, and the ball goes towards long on for 1 run.
Dillon Heyliger to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the leg stump, hangs in the crease, played it to the short fine leg.
Dillon Heyliger to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards long off for 1 run.
Dillon Heyliger to Glenn Phillips, Four, Four !! slower ball, back of length, on the off stump. Glenn Phillips hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
End of over 14 (11 runs)
Shivam Sharma to Rachin Ravindra, Six, Six !! With a brilliant doosra on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular sloge sweep to deep mid wicket for a colossal Maximum!
Shivam Sharma to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, arm ball, good length, on the off stump, Rachin Ravindra goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep cover for 1 run.
Shivam Sharma to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Shivam Sharma delivers off break ball at good length, Glenn Phillips goes back and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Glenn Phillips to just 1 run.
Shivam Sharma to Rachin Ravindra, 1 run, An accurately pitched off break ball on the stumps, Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Shivam Sharma to Glenn Phillips, 1 run, Glenn Phillips goes back to take off break ball of back of length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident pull that sent the ball sailing towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
Shivam Sharma to Rachin Ravindra, no run, Dot ball !! off break ball, good length, on the off stump, goes back, plays defensive shot.
End of over 15 (10 runs)
Jaskaran Singh Buttar to Glenn Phillips, 2 wide, Wide Ball !! fast ball, yorker, That sails wide of the leg stump, Glenn Phillips left the ball. It gets past the keeper, and they snatch 2 runs, quick running between the wickets.
Jaskaran Singh Buttar to Rachin Ravindra, 1 wide, Wide Ball !! inswinger back of length on the leg stump, That sails wide of the leg-stump, leaving Rachin Ravindra with no chance to make contact. The umpire calls it a wide.
Jaskaran Singh Buttar to Rachin Ravindra, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the off stump. Rachin Ravindra hangs in the crease, hits pull in the gap towards deep mid wicket, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.