February 17, 2026 — If you ever needed proof that T20 cricket is the ultimate leveler, today was it. In Chennai, we saw a teenager rewrite history books, while in Mumbai, the Wankhede Stadium witnessed a roar that could be heard all the way in Kathmandu.

Here is everything that happened on Matchday 11.

🏟️ Match 1: New Zealand vs. Canada (Group D)

Result: New Zealand won by 8 wickets. Venue: MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.

The Black Caps became the 6th team to qualify for the Super 8s, but a 19-year-old Canadian stole the headlines first.

Samra’s History: Canada's Yuvraj Samra (110 off 65 balls) became the youngest centurion in T20 World Cup history. His fearless batting propelled Canada to 173/4.
The Response: New Zealand chased it down in just 15.1 overs. Glenn Phillips smashed the fastest-ever T20 WC fifty for NZ (off just 22 balls), finishing on 76*. Rachin Ravindra played the anchor with 59*.
Impact: New Zealand is through to the Super 8s. Afghanistan is officially eliminated.

🇳🇵 Match 2: Scotland vs. Nepal (Group C)

Result: Nepal won by 7 wickets. Venue: Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai.

In a landmark moment for Associate cricket, Nepal registered their first T20 World Cup victory in 4,352 days (the longest gap in history).

Scotland's Total: Scotland posted 170/7, thanks to Michael Jones’ 71. Sompal Kami was excellent with 3/25.
The Chase: Nepal’s openers gave them a solid start, but it was Dipendra Singh Airee who finished it in style. His explosive 50 off 23 balls* took Nepal home with 4 balls to spare.
Impact: Nepal ends their campaign on a high; Scotland misses out on a chance to pressure the top two.

🇿🇼 Match 3: Ireland vs. Zimbabwe (Group B)

Result: Zimbabwe won by 6 wickets. Venue: Pallekele International Cricket Stadium, Kandy.

The rain stayed away just long enough for Zimbabwe to seal their place in the next round and send shockwaves through the Australian camp.

The Collapse: Ireland was restricted to 142/8 as Zimbabwe’s spinners dominated the middle overs.
The Chase: Zimbabwe chased the target comfortably with 10 balls to spare.
Impact: Zimbabwe has officially qualified for the Super 8s! > 🚨 MAJOR NEWS: With Zimbabwe's victory, AUSTRALIA IS OFFICIALLY ELIMINATED from the T20 World Cup 2026. This is the first time in history the Aussies have failed to make the knockout stage of a T20 World Cup.

📊 Qualified Teams for Super 8 (So Far)

India (Group A)
Sri Lanka (Group B)
Zimbabwe (Group B)
West Indies (Group C)
England (Group C)
South Africa (Group D)
New Zealand (Group D)

Only 1 spot remains in Group A (Pakistan or USA).

📅 Tomorrow's Blockbuster: Wednesday, Feb 18

Tomorrow will decide the final Super 8 team.

Pakistan vs. Namibia (Colombo): A must-win for Pakistan to jump ahead of the USA.
India vs. Netherlands (Ahmedabad): India looks to maintain their 100% record.
South Africa vs. UAE (Delhi): A chance for SA to test their bench strength.