Glenn Phillips produced a sensational batting performance against India in the fourth T20I at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday, October 30. The New Zealand all-rounder smashed a stunning 46-ball century, continuing his impressive run in the five-match series after scoring 82 and 70 in the first two encounters.
Phillips reserved his most destructive spell for Indian all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, taking him apart in the 16th over. The right-hander hammered Reddy for 32 runs, including four consecutive sixes and a boundary, helping New Zealand cross the 200-run mark in spectacular fashion.
The expensive over also saw Reddy equal an unwanted Indian bowling record. His 32-run over is now joint-second among the most expensive overs bowled by an Indian in T20I cricket, matching Stuart Binny’s figures against the West Indies in 2016.
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Shivam Dube holds the record, having conceded 34 runs in an over against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui in 2020. Phillips eventually finished with a remarkable 107 off 49 deliveries, guiding New Zealand to their highest-ever T20I total of 259/7 in 20 overs.
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The over began with Reddy appealing for an LBW against Michael Bracewell. India captain Shreyas Iyer opted for a review, but replays showed a spike, allowing the batter to survive.
Reddy then bowled a waist-high no-ball, which Phillips dispatched for four through the leg side. The next delivery was a wide yorker, but Phillips managed to collect two runs towards backward point.
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The damage began with the third legal delivery as Phillips punished a missed wide yorker over extra cover for six. He followed it up by launching a full delivery over the short Auckland boundaries for another maximum. Reddy changed his angle for the next ball, but Phillips still found the boundary, with a top edge sailing over the ropes. The New Zealand batter completed the demolition by smashing the final delivery over long-off for his fourth consecutive six.
