Glenn Phillips scored his first T20I century to propel New Zealand to 238/3 against the West Indies in the second T20I here on Sunday.
Phillips played 108 runs in the game to lead New Zealand to its third-highest total of T20I. In addition, he completed the century with just 46 balls, the fastest T20I for a New Zealander.
After being asked to hit first, starters Martin Guptill and Tim Seifert gave New Zealand a brilliant start. They both hit the regular limits and formed a 49-run partnership before Oshane Thomas dropped Seifert (18) in the sixth over.
In the next over, Guptill (34) was also sent back to the pavilion when Devon Conway and Phillips took the field. The duo played some incredible shots, taking New Zealand above the 100-run mark in the eleventh second.
Phillips hit three straight sixes to Fabian Allen at 13 to complete his half century. Phillips and Conway proved too good for West Indian bowlers, who struggled to restrict batsmen from scoring runs. Continuing his brilliant form, Phillips managed to score his century while Conway turned up his 50 when New Zealand surpassed the 200-run mark.
Kieron Pollard fired Phillips in the final, but the damage was done when New Zealand set a highly competitive goal of 239 runs for the West Indies.
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