Teenage Canadian Samra's century proves in vain as New Zealand powers into T20 World Cup Super 8s

Canada batter Yuvraj Samra has made an exhilarating 110 off 65 balls but it proved in vain as New Zealand advanced to cricket’s T20 World Cup Super 8s with an eight-wicket win

February 17, 2026 at 4:57 a.m. EST10 minutes ago

CHENNAI, India — Canada batter Yuvraj Samra’s exhilarating century proved in vain as New Zealand advanced to cricket’s T20 World Cup Super 8s with an eight-wicket win on Tuesday.

New Zealand’s resounding victory knocked 2024 semifinalist Afghanistan out of the tournament, with the Black Caps joining England, South Africa, West Indies, India and Sri Lanka in the next round.

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