New Zealand race to Super 8s with win over Canada

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Chasing 174 in Chennai yesterday against Canada, New Zealand stumbled early, as both openers fell inside the first four overs. But Glenn Phillips and Rachin Ravindra steadied the ship and steered New Zealand to a Super Eight slot.

After stumbling to 60/2 in powerplay, New Zealand coasted to victory with 176/2 in 15.1 overs. With three wins in four matches, New Zealand became the second team to qualify through Group D.

Phillips took the charge to the Canadian bowlers, bringing up his half-century in just 22 balls with a huge heave over deep mid-wicket. Ravindra played more of an anchor role, took New Zealand past the finish line with a four. He finished at unbeaten 59 while Phillips was 76 not out, off 36 balls with the help of four fours and six sixes.

Canada’s Yuvraj Samra powered to his first international century during the T20 World Cup clash against New Zealand in Chennai, becoming the youngest man to hit a hundred in a T20 or ODI World Cup.

A big-hitting southpaw, much like the man he was named after, Yuvraj Singh, Samra lifted Canada to 173/4 in 20 overs. Samra finished on 110 off 65 balls, with the help off 11 fours and 6 sixes.

Daryl Micthell led the New Zealand team in place of Mitchell Santner, who is unwell.