Yuvraj Samra hit a record-breaking century for Canada but New Zealand aced the run-chase to come away with an eight-wicket win to secure their place in the T20 World Cup Super 8s.
The Proteas made it three wins from three at the T20 World Cup after a thumping seven-wicket victory against New Zealand with more than two overs to spare in Ahmedabad on Saturday.
Tim Seifert and Finn Allen produced a record-breaking opening stand as New Zealand cruised to a 10-wicket victory over the United Arab Emirates in their T20 World Cup Group D clash in Chennai on Tuesday.
New Zealand successfully completed the highest chase in T20 World Cup history as they beat Afghanistan by five wickets with just over two overs to spare.
Former India international Ravichandran Ashwin has backed New Zealand to outperform Australia at the 2026 T20 World Cup, despite neither Trans-Tasman rival entering the tournament in ideal form.
Ishan Kishan smashed a maiden T20I century to help India power to a 46-run win in the fifth and final game against New Zealand, and seal a 4-1 series victory in Thiruvananthapuram.