Phillips smashes 107 off 49 balls as New Zealand post 259/7 against India
· Sports · Times of India, Deccan Herald
Glenn Phillips walked out to bat with New Zealand reeling at 16/1, triggered by the John Cena theme song blasting from Eden Park's PA system. The New Zealand batter unleashed a stunning assault, smashing 107 off just 49 balls — his third T20I century — including six fours and 10 sixes. Partner Michael Bracewell added 65 off 25 balls as the duo added 115 runs off 41 deliveries, taking New Zealand past 200 in the 16th over. New Zealand finished 259/7, their highest T20I total against India, before bowling out the visitors for 172/9 to secure an 87-run win.
Why it matters
The victory gave New Zealand their first win in the series after India had taken an unassailable 3-0 lead, denting India's unbeaten streak in the five-match contest. Phillips' IPL-honed power-hitting proved decisive in a high-scoring thriller.
Read the original report — Times of India
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