Milestones, Eliminations, and Comebacks: A Dramatic Day Unfolds at T20 World Cup 2026

The ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, which India and Sri Lanka are jointly hosting, has produced some great matches, where the popular teams have faced strong challenges from the ICC Associate nations. The entire Tuesday, February 17, was completely historic for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, as three matches created three strong histories. 

The day started with the Group D New Zealand vs Canada match, where the 19-year-old Canada opener Yuvraj Samra slammed 110 off 65 balls (11 fours and six sixes), as his team scored 173/4 in 20 overs. In reply, New Zealand chased down the target in 15.1 overs after losing two wickets. 

Meanwhile, the Zimbabwe vs Ireland day-night fixture was washed out in the rain without a toss. With one point shared by two teams, Zimbabwe have advanced to the Super Eight stage, while Ireland and Australia have been officially eliminated. 

In the night game, Nepal faced Scotland, where Scotland scored 170/7, and Nepal chased down the target in 19.2 overs to secure a historic win in the tournament. 

Youngest Centurion in ICC Men's T20 World Cup History 

• Yuvraj Samra (Canada) 110 off 65 balls (at the age of 19 years and 141 days) vs New Zealand

Zimbabwe Qualify for Super 8

• With the Zimbabwe vs Ireland match ending in a no-result, Zimbabwe have qualified for the Super Eight stage, while the T20 World Cup 2021 champions Australia have been eliminated from Group B. 

Nepal's 1st Win After 12 Years in ICC Men's T20 World Cup

• Nepal beat Scotland by seven wickets to record their first win in 12 years in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup. It was their third win in their T20 World Cup history, while they won twice in the first round group stage during the ICC World T20 2012.