Glenn Phillips hits 46-ball century as New Zealand thrash India by 87 runs in Auckland
New Zealand made 259 for 7 at Eden Park, then held India to 172 for 9. India still lead the five-match T20I series 3-1.
New Zealand beat India by 87 runs in the fourth T20 international at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday, October 30, India's first defeat of the series. India still lead the five-match series 3-1 after winning the first three games.
India won the toss and chose to bowl. New Zealand made 259 for 7 in their 20 overs, built on a century from Glenn Phillips, who reached three figures in 46 balls and finished with 107 off 49, including 10 sixes. Michael Bracewell added 65 off 25 balls, and the pair put on 115 for the fifth wicket in 40 balls. Mayank Yadav took 3 for 48 for India.
India's reply
India's chase faltered at once. Fast bowler Jacob Duffy removed Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan in the first over and finished with 4 for 23. India were held to 172 for 9. Tilak Varma top-scored with 35 not out, and Naman Dhir made 28 off 13 balls. Mitchell Santner took 2 for 24.
Glenn Phillips was named player of the match, according to NewsX.
The fifth and final T20I is at Seddon Park, Hamilton, on Sunday, November 1, starting at 12:30 pm IST.
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