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In a spectacular display of both batting and bowling prowess, Glenn Phillips emerged as the hero for New Zealand, orchestrating a remarkable turnaround to secure a thrilling four-wicket victory against Bangladesh in the second test. This triumph leveled the two-match series at 1-1 after Bangladesh had dominated the first test with a commanding 150-run runs.
New Zealand levels series with Glenn Phillips’ brilliance
As the battleground shifted to Mirpur’s Shere Bangla Stadium, New Zealand faced a challenging target of 137 on a treacherous track, and at 69/6, the situation looked dire. However, Phillips, who had already top-scored with 87 in the first innings, joined forces with all-rounder Mitchell Santner (35*) in a resilient seventh-wicket partnership worth 70. This not only rescued New Zealand from collapse but also secured a much-needed victory.
Phillips’ All-Round performance
Phillips’ impact wasn’t limited to the second essay; he played a pivotal role in the first innings, guiding New Zealand to a slender eight-run lead with his explosive innings as the visitors scored 180 after Bangladesh were bowled out for 172.. His all-round contribution extended to the bowling department, where he claimed three crucial wickets. Phillips eventually won the Player of the Match award for his terrific all-round performance.
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Azaz Patel’s bowling masterclass restricts Bangladesh in second innings
The outstanding performance by Azaz Patel, who claimed six wickets, restricted Bangladesh to a modest 144 in their second innings. The lone resistance for Bangladesh came from Zakir Hussain, who fought valiantly with a score of 59.
Bangladesh misses opportunity to top WTC points table
With this loss, Bangladesh missed an opportunity to surpass Pakistan at the top of the World Test Championship (WTC) 2023-2025 points table. Meanwhile, New Zealand made a significant entry ꦕonto the table, with Bangladesh now in second place and New Zeal🅺and at eighth.
Here’s how Twitter reacted:
Glenn Phillips, playing his third Test matc𒊎h, ends with 127 off 120 balls for once out to seal a four-wicket win in a game with a highest team score of 180
— Ben Gardner (@Ben_Wisden)
The best part of Glenn Phꦫillips is his uncluttered mind. No real seeds of doubt in his head.
If he feels the🦩 ball has to be hit, he will go for it.
— Bharath Ramaraj (@Fancricket12)
Glenn Phillips with two priceless knocks in this Test – a match winning performance (and let's not forget his wickets either)
He's only played 3 Tests, and all away from home
— ThePoppingCrease (@PoppingCreaseSA)
IMHO Glenn Phillips has produced the best across-i𝔍nnings per🌳formance in a Test match in 2023.
— Abhishek Mukherjee (@ovshake42)
Ajaz Patel picks 6 wickets in the second Bangladesh in🍷nings
— betvisa69.com (@CricketTimesHQ)
What a player, Glenn Phillips 👏🏻
In🍌 the first innings, he came out to bat when NZ were 46/5 and scored a 72✅-ball 87.
In the sec🐼ond innings, he came out to bat when NZ were 51/5 and scored an unbeaten 40* to take the visit꧒ors to victory!
— Sameer Allana (@HitmanCricket)
That's quite the Test match from Glenn Phillips
— Andrew McGlashan (@andymcg_cricket)
December 2022: R Ashwin and Shreyas Iyer deny Bangladesh after the h𒉰osts got into a winning position at Mirpur.
December 2♛023: Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Santner deny Bangladesh after the hosts got into a winning position at Mirpꦰur
— CricBlog ✍ (@cric_blog)
An unbeaten partnership of 70 that feels like it was worth about 300. Love your work Glenn Phillips and Mitchell Sant🥂ner 👏🏏🇳🇿
— The Top Order Podcast (@Toporderpod)
Glenn Phillips > Philips shaver
Glenn Phillips > Phillips Curve
Glenn Phillips > Lou Diamond Phillips
Glenn Phillips > Wilson Phillips— Daniel McHardy (@SnakeMcHardy)
Series Level 1-1
Glenn Phillips 82 & 40* at Turning Track— Rashid Latif | 🇵🇰 (@iRashidLatif68)
Dutch-Bangla Bank Test Series 2023
Bangladesh 🆚 New Zealand | 2nd TestNew Zealand won by 4 wickets
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