Glenn Phillips's 107 Fires New Zealand to Victory
New Zealand
259/7 (20)
India
172/9 (20)
New Zealand won by 87 runs
View full scorecard →New Zealand have won by 87 runs. New Zealand batted first and posted 259/7 in 20 overs. India, chasing 260, fell short at 172/9 in 20 overs.
Glenn Phillips was the standout in the first innings, scoring 107 off 49 balls (SR 218). 10 sixes and 6 fours provided the impetus. The powerplay yielded 67 runs.
N. Tilak Varma fought hard with 35 off 35 balls, but it was not enough to haul India over the line. The required rate climbed too steeply in the end.
With the ball, Jacob Duffy delivered figures of 4/23 in 4 overs (Econ 5.8). A match-defining spell that tore through the batting order.
IND lead the series 3-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.
The Turning Point
Over 16 of the first innings was the inflection point — 32 runs came off it, shifting the momentum and setting the stage for a total that ultimately proved too much.
Key Performers
107 off 49 balls (SR 218), 6 fours, 10 sixes
4/23 in 4 overs (Econ: 5.75)
65 off 25 balls (SR 260), 4 fours, 6 sixes
Verdict
New Zealand showed composure when it mattered most and deserve this victory. India were outplayed in all departments. A 87 runs defeat lays bare the gaps in their game — the batting lacked application and the bowling had no answers. Plenty of hard conversations ahead of the next match. IND lead the series 3-1. The pressure is firmly on the chasing side now.