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Phillips anchored the innings with 82 not out off 40 balls as New Zealand’s top order powered a record home T20I total, officials said.
- On Thursday, New Zealand posted 225/4, their highest home T20I total, in the first match of the five-game series against India at Christchurch.
- Finn Allen and Tim Seifert provided early momentum, scoring 45 and 24 runs respectively to help the Kiwis reach 65 runs after the powerplay overs.
- Glenn Phillips anchored the innings with an unbeaten 82 off 40 balls, striking eight fours and three sixes while maintaining a scoring rate exceeding 11 runs per over.
- Bevon Jacobs added late impetus with 31 runs off 16 balls including three sixes, building a crucial 73-run fourth-wicket partnership with Phillips.
- India successfully chased the target, with Naman Dhir scoring an unbeaten 42 off 15 balls to secure victory with two balls remaining.
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India's next Hardik Pandya? Naman Dhir announces himself in Christchurch
Naman Dhir came up trumps once again with some sensational hitting, to help India secure a record chase in Christchurch for India. With his temperament and work ethic in place, Naman is slowly giving India an option for the finisher role and giving India hope beyond Hardik Pandya.
Christchurch horror! Indian bowlers script unwanted record as New Zealand run riot at Hagley Oval in IND vs NZ 1st T20I
Taking advantage of the struggling Indian bowling line-up, New Zealand posted 225/4, thanks to Finn Allen's 45 and Glenn Phillips' unbeaten 82 after being sent to bat first.
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.
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