New Zealand defeats India by 87 runs in T20 thriller
Glenn Phillips hit 107 from 49 balls as New Zealand posted their highest T20 total and thrashed India by 87 runs.
New Zealand turned the tables on India with a dominant fourth T20 victory in Auckland, scoring 259 for seven wickets, their highest total in Twenty20 cricket. Glenn Phillips made 107 from just 49 deliveries, reaching his half century from 31 balls with five fours and three sixes, and his third T20 century.
Michael Bracewell smashed 65 from 19 balls off four fours and four sixes, the pair putting on 115 runs for the fifth wicket. India held an unassailable 3-0 series lead but crumbled with the bat, losing two wickets in the first over and four inside the powerplay.
New Zealand took full advantage of Eden Park's short boundaries, hitting 20 sixes and 14 fours. Mitchell Santner took multiple wickets, surpassing 150 T20 scalps, and Jacob Duffy took 4-23.
- 107 from 49 balls, his third T20 century
- Phillips' score
- 115 runs between Phillips and Bracewell
- Fifth-wicket partnership
- 7-259, their highest T20 total
- New Zealand total
- 172 all out, losing by 87 runs
- India's chase
Why it mattersIt's a rare bright spot for New Zealand after losing the series, and shows how the format can swing on batting depth and ground advantage.
AustraliaAustralian cricket fans watching the regional rivalry will see New Zealand's explosive batting approach as they head toward a final T20 on Sunday.
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