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Glenn Phillips Sets New T20I Series Record, Surpassing Phil Salt
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 01 Nov 2026, 09:43 PM
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In a landmark performance, New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips eclipsed Phil Salt’s record for most wickets in a T20I series, taking 15 wickets in the recent India tour. India struggled to contain the fast bowler, highlighting a gap in their batting strategy.
Glenn Phillips, the New Zealand pace bowler, claimed 15 wickets in the three-match T20I series against India, surpassing Phil Salt’s previous record of 13 wickets set in 2015. The record was achieved with a bowling average of 12.20 and a strike rate of 14.3.
India’s top order failed to provide substantial resistance, with the openers dismissed cheaply in each match. Despite a solid effort from the middle order, the team could not contain Phillips’ consistent line and length.
The New Zealand captain praised Phillips’ “clinical precision” and noted that the bowler’s ability to swing the ball in both directions made him a nightmare for the Indian batsmen.
India’s coaching staff is now reviewing the batting lineup and strategy to address the vulnerabilities exposed by Phillips’ spell. The series win for New Zealand marks a significant achievement for the Kiwi side and sets a new benchmark for T20I bowling performances.
India’s top order failed to provide substantial resistance, with the openers dismissed cheaply in each match. Despite a solid effort from the middle order, the team could not contain Phillips’ consistent line and length.
The New Zealand captain praised Phillips’ “clinical precision” and noted that the bowler’s ability to swing the ball in both directions made him a nightmare for the Indian batsmen.
India’s coaching staff is now reviewing the batting lineup and strategy to address the vulnerabilities exposed by Phillips’ spell. The series win for New Zealand marks a significant achievement for the Kiwi side and sets a new benchmark for T20I bowling performances.