Glenn Phillip's Unbeaten 82 Lifts New Zealand to 225/4 Against India in 1st T20I

First time in history! India bowlers make unwanted record as New Zealand run riot

For the first time in men’s T20I cricket, five Indian bowlers conceded 40 or more runs in an innings as New Zealand piled up 225/8 in the first T20I in

NZ vs IND, 1st T20I: Seifert-Allen continue dominant run as opening pair, lay down platform for Phillips' heroics

Allen (45 in 24 balls, with five fours and two sixes) and Seifert (24 in 17 balls, with three fours and a six) put on 49-run stand in the first five overs, paving way for Kiwis finishing with 65 runs at the end of six overs.

"He is definitely not a human" - Social media in awe of Glenn Phillips' fiery 82* in 1st NZ vs IND 2026

New Zealand star Glenn Phillips dazzled fans with his blistering batting exploits in the T20I opener against India at Hagley Oval in Christchurch on Thursday, October 22.

Glenn Phillip's unbeaten 82 lifts New Zealand to 225/4 against India in 1st T20I

Phillips smacked three sixes and eight fours to make 82 not out off 40 balls.

NZ vs IND, 1st T20I: Phillips smashes 82* to guide NZ to 225/4, Bhuvneshwar underwhelms on return - The Tribune

Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return after four years was an underwhelming one as he was carted for 49 in four overs. Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Yadav and Axar Patel got a wicket each, but each leaked runs in excess of 10 per over, with Glenn (82* in 40 balls, with eight fours and three sixes), Finn Allen (45 in 24 balls, with five fours and two sixes) and Bevon Jacobs (31 in 16 balls, with three sixes) firing all cylinders.

IND vs NZ 1st T20I: Glenn Phillips Masterclass Propels New Zealand To 225

IND vs NZ 1st T20I Live: Glenn Phillips hit an unbeaten 82 off 40 balls as New Zealand posted 225/4 in 20 overs against India, according to the supplied scorecard.