Eden Park T20: Phillips' 107 Lifts New Zealand to 259 Against India

Glenn Phillips struck a sensational 107 as New Zealand posted 259 for 7 in the fourth T20 against India at Eden Park. Michael Bracewell's 65 added crucial momentum, and the hosts now have a target of 260 for the visitors.

New Zealand's innings began poorly after they were sent in to bat. Tim Seifert fell for 3, Finn Allen made 31 from 17 balls, and Daryl Mitchell departed for 24 from 9 balls. Bevon Jacobs scored 7 from 7 balls before his dismissal.

With New Zealand 112 for 4 after 10.4 overs, Phillips and Bracewell came together to rebuild. Their fifth-wicket partnership yielded 115 runs in 40 balls.

Bracewell, batting left-handed, scored 65 off 25 balls, hitting 6 sixes and 4 fours. His innings provided a rapid boost to the total.

Phillips, batting at number four, brought up his century off 46 balls. His innings ended at 107 off 49 balls, which included 10 sixes and 6 fours. He was out in the second ball of the 20th over, the seventh wicket to fall.

India's late bowling fightback in the final over prevented a total nearing 280.

The T20 series has been difficult for bowlers, and this match offered no relief. All Indian bowlers were expensive.

Mayank Yadav took 3 wickets for 48 runs in 4 overs, removing Tim Seifert, Daryl Mitchell and Bevon Jacobs. Arshdeep Singh took 1 wicket for 38 runs in 4 overs. Prince Yadav conceded 49 runs in 4 overs for 1 wicket. Nitish Reddy gave away 64 runs in 4 overs for 1 wicket, and Axar Patel took 1 wicket for 43 runs in 3 overs. Naman Dhir was hit for 16 runs in his one over without a wicket.