AUCKLAND: Glenn Philips sets a new record in the history of T20 cricket.
According to the details, New Zealand’s aggressive all-rounder Glenn Phillips produced an extraordinary batting performance during the five-match T20I series against India, scripting history by breaking two major world records.
Across the five encounters, Glenn Phillips shatters world records in T20I series against India by accumulating a record-breaking total of 341 runs.
With this feat, he became the highest run-scorer in a single bilateral T20I series, surpassing England’s Phil Salt, who previously held the record with 331 runs scored against the West Indies in 2023.
Throughout the high-octane series, Phillips registered one century and three half-centuries, striking the ball at a formidable strike rate of 185.33.
His standout performance came in Auckland, where he blasted a blistering 107 runs off just 49 deliveries to propel New Zealand to an 87-run victory over India.
Despite his unbeaten 65-run knock in the final match, India secured the overall series win with a 3–2 margin.
In addition to his series record, the Kiwi star secured another monumental milestone.
With a total of 522 T20I runs scored against India throughout 2026, Glenn Phillips shatters world records in T20I series against India by achieving the highest number of T20I runs scored against a single opponent in a single calendar year.
Glenn Phillips’ Career Statistics
Glenn Phillips has established himself as one of modern cricket’s most dynamic multi-format assets, delivering impactful performances with the bat, ball, and in the field. According to official ESPN Cricinfo figures:
- Test Cricket: Across 19 Test matches, Phillips has accumulated 956 runs in 33 innings at a solid average of 35.40 and a belligerent strike rate of 72.59, featuring 1 century (highest score of 100) and 5 half-centuries.
- He has also picked up 33 wickets with his off-break bowling and taken 20 catches.
- One Day Internationals (ODIs): In 47 ODI appearances, he has scored 1,262 runs at an impressive average of 42.06 and an energetic strike rate of 103.19.
- His ODI record boasts 2 centuries and 5 fifties, alongside 16 wickets and 29 catches.
- T20 Internationals (T20Is): In 102 T20I matches (90 innings), Phillips has amassed 2,627 runs at an average of 35.03 and a soaring strike rate of 147.09. He has registered 3 centuries and 15 half-centuries, while also holding 68 catches and recording multiple direct-hit run-outs.
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Renowned for his athletic fielding capabilities, lightning speed in the deep, and knack for effecting crucial run-outs, Glenn Phillips shatters world records in T20I series against India as he continues to redefine middle-order explosiveness for New Zealand across all international formats.
