New Zealand batsman Glenn Phillips scored his second T20I century in the T20 World Cup game against Sri Lanka at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday. New Zealand posted a total of 167/7 after electing to bat. The Kiwis had got off to a shaky start in the powerplay but Phillips turned the tables with a strong partnership with Daryl Mitchell. After which Trent Boult and Tim Southee sent the Sri Lankans tumbling in the powerplay. Southee started with a wicket-maiden after which Boult went on to take four wickets as Sri Lanka struggle to provide any kind of a challenge. New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 65 runs.
A big win for New Zealand to keep their net run rate soaring #T20WorldCup #NZvSL | : https://t.co/3GQdDyf5Yz pic.twitter.com/uBrTZPwEq6
— T20 World Cup (@T20WorldCup) October 29, 2022
While defending the total, New Zealand bundled out Sri Lanka for 102. New Zealand has consolidated their top spot in Group 1 table of the Super-12 stage in the ongoing T20 World Cup.
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