Phillips century powers New Zealand past India by 87 runs

New Zealand beat India by 87 runs in the fourth T20I in Auckland on October 30, as Glenn Phillips’ century powered the hosts to their first win of the five-match series. India had already secured the series by winning the first three matches, leaving the score at 3-1 with one game remaining. Phillips made 107 from 49 balls and Michael Bracewell scored 65 from 25 as New Zealand posted 259 for seven in 20 overs. The total set India a target of 260, but the visitors finished on 172 for nine. Phillips struck six fours and 10 sixes, and reached his century in 46 balls. The pair added 115 runs for the fifth wicket, lifting New Zealand from 112 for four to a commanding position. Phillips hit four consecutive sixes off Nitish Kumar Reddy in the 16th over, which yielded 32 runs. New Zealand scored 85 in the final five overs. India’s chase began with Jacob Duffy dismissing Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan in the opening over. Duffy finished with four wickets for 23 runs. New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner took two wickets, while Matthew Fisher also claimed two. Shreyas Iyer, India’s captain, said after the match that the team had fallen short with the ball, particularly in the powerplay,...