The hosts recorded a dominant 87-run victory after posting 259/7, successfully defending the massive total by holding India to 172/9. Glenn Phillips led the charge with a 46-ball century, supported by Michael Bracewell's explosive 65-run contribution in a pivotal 115-run stand. Despite the heavy defeat, India preserves an unassailable 3-1 advantage in the five-match bilateral contest. Afterward, Phillips attributed his recent international strides to the mentorship and top-tier facilities experienced during his stint with the Gujarat Titans.
Key points
Phillips currently leads the five-match series run charts with 276 runs at an average of…: Phillips currently leads the five-match series run charts with 276 runs at an average of 92.
India maintains an unassailable 3-1 series lead despite suffering an 87-run loss in Auckl…: India maintains an unassailable 3-1 series lead despite suffering an 87-run loss in Auckland.
The New Zealand batter credited his technical development to competitive experience gaine…: The New Zealand batter credited his technical development to competitive experience gained with the Gujarat Titans.
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NEW DELHI: The John Cena theme song playing in the background,
Glenn Phillips walking out to the middle and then unleashing a stunning assault on India's bowlers. Eden Park witnessed a spectacle when the New Zealand batter arrived at the crease during the fourth T20I in Auckland on Friday.
Phillips walked out to bat after Daryl Mitchell was dismissed off the fifth ball of the third over, bowled by Mayank Yadav. He first exchanged a fist bump with opening batter Finn Allen. As he began walking towards the crease, the DJ played The Time Is Now,
John Cena's famous entrance theme.
What followed was absolute mayhem.
Phillips took the attack to the Indian bowlers and smashed a breathtaking 107 off just 49 balls. His innings included six fours and 10 sixes as New Zealand posted a massive 259/7.
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