Glenn Phillips starred with the bat in New Zealand’s thumping 65-run victory over Sri Lanka in the T20 World Cup 2022 at SCG on Saturday (October 29).
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.
