New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips delivered a sensational performance against India in the Auckland T20I, leaving the Indian bowlers struggling to contain him.
While several New Zealand batters have found it difficult to score consistently in the ongoing series, Phillips has emerged as one of the biggest threats to India’s bowling attack.
In the Auckland encounter, Phillips produced a breathtaking century, reaching the three-figure mark in just 46 balls. His powerful hitting helped New Zealand post a massive total and put the Indian team under tremendous pressure.
This was the New Zealand batter’s third century in T20 International cricket.
Glenn Phillips Takes Nitish Reddy Apart
Phillips attacked almost every Indian bowler, but all-rounder Nitish Reddy had a particularly difficult outing.
During one over, Phillips smashed four consecutive sixes, taking 32 runs off Reddy’s over. He hit a total of five sixes against the Indian all-rounder during his innings.
However, Reddy eventually had the last laugh by dismissing Phillips for 107 runs.
Phillips’ innings included 10 sixes and showcased his ability to dominate the bowling attack with aggressive stroke play.
Explosive Partnership With Doug Bracewell
Phillips also received valuable support from Doug Bracewell, with the duo putting together a rapid 115-run partnership in just 40 balls.
Their attacking stand provided New Zealand with tremendous momentum during the innings and helped the team reach a formidable total.
The partnership proved particularly important as Phillips continued his assault on the Indian bowlers, finding boundaries with remarkable consistency.
Glenn Phillips Creates Multiple Records
Phillips’ century was not just an impressive individual performance; it also brought several records.
Here are some of the notable milestones:
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His 46-ball hundred is his fastest T20I century against India.
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It is the second-fastest T20I century by a New Zealand batter.
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Finn Allen continues to hold New Zealand’s record for the fastest T20I hundred, having reached the milestone in 33 balls.
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Phillips registered his third fifty-plus score in the ongoing bilateral series against India.
With three fifty-plus scores, Phillips became the third player to achieve this feat in the series, following Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran. He is also the first New Zealand player to accomplish it.
New Zealand Post Their Highest-Ever T20I Total
Phillips’ remarkable innings helped New Zealand reach 259 runs in their allotted 20 overs.
This became New Zealand’s highest T20I total against any opponent, making the innings even more special.
The total also created an unwanted record for India. The team had never conceded such a high score in T20 International cricket before.
Earlier in 2026, India had conceded 257 runs against England. New Zealand’s 259-run total surpassed that previous mark.
India Face a Massive Challenge
Glenn Phillips’ extraordinary century and the partnership with Doug Bracewell gave New Zealand a commanding position in the Auckland T20I.
For India, the match highlighted the challenges of containing an aggressive batter on a good batting surface. Nitish Reddy’s expensive over became one of the major talking points, although he eventually managed to dismiss Phillips.
With multiple records broken and New Zealand registering a historic total, Phillips’ explosive performance has become one of the biggest highlights of the ongoing India-New Zealand T20I series.