In 61 deliveries, Glenn Phillips scored 100 runs after hitting Mahesh Theekshana for a four in the midwicket area.
At the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, New Zealand batsman Glenn Phillips recorded his second T20I century against Sri Lanka in a T20 World Cup match. In 61 deliveries, Phillips scored 100 runs after hitting Mahesh Theekshana for a four toward midwicket. Phillips leaped for glee after pulling off the accomplishment and had an absolutely joyful celebration. Lahiru Kumara eventually bowled him out for 104 (64) before New Zealand, who had chosen to bat, amassed a total of 167/7.
In front of a raucous SCG crowd, Phillips shouted his approval of his performance and pointed his bat in the direction of the Kiwi team’s locker room.
The video’s description read, “The second hundred of the #T20WorldCup 2022.”
Notably, it was only the 11th century in T20 World Cup history and the second century of the competition, following South African Rilee Rossouw’s 109 against Bangladesh.
Kane Williamson, the skipper of New Zealand, earlier decided to bat after winning the toss.
However, because Finn Allen, Devon Conway, and Williamson were all back in the dugout after the first four overs, the Blackcaps lost three of them.
To balance their innings, Phillips and Daryl Mitchell added 84 runs for the fourth wicket.
Phillips kept New Zealand moving forward even while wickets fell at the other end.
He scored a high total for New Zealand by the time their innings were through with 10 fours and four sixes.
After yesterday’s two games were postponed due to weather, a victory for either team will move them to the top of Group 1.
