New Zealand delivered a dominant batting display to chase down Canada’s competitive total, securing an emphatic 8-wicket victory with 29 balls to spare.
Earlier, Canada posted a strong 173/4, powered by a magnificent innings from Y Sharma, who anchored the batting with a superb 110 off 65 balls. His knock, filled with elegant stroke play and controlled aggression, kept Canada in command throughout the innings and helped them reach a challenging total.
In response, New Zealand approached the chase with authority. G Phillips led the charge with a blistering unbeaten 76 off just 36 deliveries, dismantling the bowling attack with clean hitting and smart placement. Supported well by the top order, New Zealand maintained a high run rate from the outset and never allowed the required rate to climb.
Despite Sharma’s heroics, Canada’s bowlers struggled to contain New Zealand’s aggressive approach, as the chase was completed comfortably in just 15.1 overs.
The result highlights New Zealand’s batting depth and firepower, while Canada will take pride in Sharma’s outstanding century, even in defeat.