Glenn Phillips starred with the bat in New Zealand’s thumping win over Sri Lanka.
Batting at No. 4, Phillips slammed 104 off 64 balls, propelling the Kiwis to a highly competitive 167/7 in their allotted 20 overs.
Phillips’ knock was studded with 10 fours and 4 sixes. However, the highlight of his knock was a quick single he took in the final over of New Zealand’s innings while being at the non-striker’s end.
In order to avoid a run-out at the non-striker’s end, Glenn Phillips bent towards the crease in a manner similar to athletes before a sprint, and the moment Lahiru Kumara released the delivery, he rushed towards the striker's end.
Phillips’ unusual but effective way of leaving the crease at the non-striker's end was lauded by the netizens.
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Coming to the match, Sri Lanka’s innings folded for a paltry 102 in 19.2 overs. It was a display batting display as no one managed to touch the 40-run mark. Skipper Dasun Shanka was the top scorer with 32-ball 35.
For the Black Caps, Trent Boult (4-13) picked four wickets while Santner (2-21), Ish Sodhi (2-21), Tim Southee (1-12), and Lockie Ferguson (1-35) shared the remaining six scalps among them.