New Zealand's Phillips hits sublime century in 87-run win over India
Phillips and Bracewell shared a 115-run stand as New Zealand posted its highest T20I total and left India chasing 260.
- On Friday, October 30, 2026, New Zealand defeated India by 87 runs in the fourth T20I at Eden Park, Auckland, posting a record-breaking 259/7 total that trimmed India's series lead to 3-1.
- Glenn Phillips smashed 107 off 49 balls while Michael Bracewell added 65 off 25 deliveries, their 115-run fifth-wicket partnership off 40 balls establishing the highest-ever 100-plus stand against India.
- Jacob Duffy spearheaded the attack with 4-23, dismantling India's chase early by removing Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan in the first over, while Mitchell Santner added 2-24 to restrict the visitors to 172/9.
- India conceded 200-plus runs for the 11th time in 2026, the most by any team in a calendar year, marking a rare collapse for the visitors on a night when their bowling struggled significantly.
- The final T20I will take place in Hamilton on Sunday, November 1, 2026, followed by five one-day internationals and two Tests as the teams transition to longer formats.
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Glenn Phillips' 107 lifts New Zealand to an 87-run win over India in 4th T20
AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Glenn Phillips made 107 from 49 balls and Michael Bracewell a half-century from 19 deliveries as New Zealand turned the tables on India to win the fourth Twenty20 by 87 runs on Friday. Phillips and Bracewell (65) put on 115 for the fifth wicket as New Zealand reached 259-7, its
Phillips, Duffy Power New Zealand To 87-Run Win Over India in 4th T20I
India have already won the first three T20Is to take an irreversible lead in the 5-match series, but the result helped the Kiwis to finally register themselves on the score-line and make it 3-1
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