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Glenn Phillips produced a sensational batting performance against India in the 4th T20I, smashing five consecutive sixes off Nitish Kumar Reddy before losing his wicket on the sixth delivery. Reddy conceded five sixes but bounced back by dismissing the New Zealand batter, completing a memorable comeback.
The incident became one of the biggest talking points of the match as Phillips scored a brilliant century and helped New Zealand post a massive total against India in Auckland on October 30.
Glenn Phillips Smashes 107 Runs Against India in 4th T20I
New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips played a stunning knock in the fourth T20I against India. He smashed 107 runs off just 49 balls, including 6 fours and 10 sixes.
Phillips attacked the Indian bowling attack from the beginning and maintained an impressive scoring rate throughout his innings. His explosive batting helped New Zealand put India under pressure.
Glenn Phillips Hits 4 Consecutive Sixes Off Nitish Reddy
The drama began in the 16th over of New Zealand's innings when Nitish Kumar Reddy came on to bowl.
Glenn Phillips attacked him aggressively and smashed four consecutive sixes off the final four deliveries of the over. Reddy conceded 32 runs in that over, giving New Zealand a major boost towards the end of the innings.
5 Sixes in a Row! Phillips Targets Nitish Reddy in 4th T20I
Despite conceding 32 runs in his previous over, Nitish Reddy received another opportunity from captain Shreyas Iyer.
Reddy was given the responsibility of bowling the 20th and final over. Phillips was already at the crease and continued his aggressive approach by hitting another six off the first delivery.
With that shot, Phillips completed five consecutive sixes off Nitish Reddy across two different overs.
6, 6, 6, 6, 6, W! Nitish Reddy Takes Revenge on Glenn Phillips
The final over produced a dramatic finish. After hitting five consecutive sixes against Reddy, Phillips attempted another big shot on the second delivery.
However, his attempt to clear the boundary ended in disappointment. The ball went towards long-off, where Abhishek Sharma took a brilliant catch.
Nitish Reddy finally dismissed Phillips after conceding five consecutive sixes. The Indian all-rounder prevented the New Zealand batter from hitting six sixes in a row and completed a memorable comeback.
India vs New Zealand 4th T20I: Kiwis Post 259 Runs
New Zealand delivered an explosive batting performance and finished their innings at 259/7 in 20 overs, setting India a challenging target of 260 runs.
Glenn Phillips was the top scorer with 107 runs off 49 balls. Michael Bracewell also played a sensational knock, scoring 65 runs from just 25 deliveries with 4 fours and 6 sixes.
Michael Bracewell's 65-Run Knock Powers New Zealand
Michael Bracewell played an aggressive innings alongside Glenn Phillips, scoring 65 runs off just 25 balls. His innings included 4 fours and 6 sixes, helping New Zealand maintain their attacking approach.
For India, Mayank Yadav was the leading wicket-taker with three wickets.
India Face a Challenging 260-Run Target
With New Zealand scoring 259 runs in their 20 overs, India needed 260 runs to win the fourth T20I. Phillips' century and Bracewell's explosive innings put the Indian team under pressure, while Nitish Reddy's late breakthrough provided a memorable moment for Indian fans.
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