New Zealand’s Glen Phillips had a brilliant performance against Sri Lanka on Saturday. Phillips scored a stunning century – the first of the Super 12s in the T20 World Cup – as the Kiwis reached a fighting score of 167/7 in 20 overs in Sydney. With 104 off 64 deliveries, Phillips was the catalyst for New Zealand in the innings as the next highest scorer was Daryl Mitchell on 22.
However, apart from his brilliant shot, Phillips has shown a unique but effective way of leaving creases in the non-striker’s legs without threatening the wicket. After Deepti Sharma – informally known as ‘Mankad’ – reignited dismissal controversy when she ran out England’s Charlotte Dean after a non-striker in an ODI, many called for the batsmen to stay at the crease until the end of the ball. the bowler took out.
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In the final over of New Zealand’s innings, Phillips bent towards the crease like a pre-sprint athlete to save the strike and the moment Lahiru Kumara released the delivery, he charged towards the striker’s end. Phillips was lauded for his unique technique of avoiding the dismissal of the non-striker.
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Early in the game, New Zealand won the toss and were bowled in Sydney; however, they endured a poor start with both players – Finn Allen and Devon Conway gone in the 1st. Kane Williamson also scored 8 with Daryl Mitchell scoring most of the runs on 81 runs. Partnership with Mitchell for the fourth wicket.
New Zealand currently top the Group 1 table with three points from two matches; With a win, they will beat England, Ireland and Australia, who have three points from as many group matches.