Canada opener Yuvraj Samra smashed a scintillating hundred but New Zealand prevailed by eight wickets in a Group D contest between the sides to book their place in the Super Eight stage of the Twenty20 World Cup while also eliminating Afghanistan on Tuesday, Reuters reported. 

Glenn Phillips (76) and Rachin Ravindra (59) smashed unbeaten half-centuries as New Zealand chased down a target of 174 with 4.5 overs to spare for their third win in four matches.

Group leaders South Africa had already advanced to the Super Eights after a hat-trick of wins.