PAK vs NZ: 6,6,4,4 – Glenn Phillips Punishes Shaheen Afridi with Explosive Hitting in the Final Over

New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips put on a spectacular show in the opening match of the Tri-Nation Series against Pakistan at the Gaddafi Stadium. He smashed an unbeaten century and dominated the final phase of the innings, taking on Pakistan’s bowling attack with ease. His aggressive approach helped New Zealand post a massive total of 330/6 on the board.

Glenn Phillips Takes Control After Early Setbacks

New Zealand got off to a shaky start after winning the toss and opting to bat first. Pakistan’s pace spearhead Shaheen Afridi struck early, dismissing Will Young for just four runs in the opening over. However, Kane Williamson and Rachin Ravindra steadied the innings with a 35-run partnership before Williamson teamed up with Daryl Mitchell to rebuild further.

Once Phillips arrived at the crease, he turned the game in New Zealand’s favor. Batting at No. 6, he played with confidence and aggression, taking charge in the final overs to accelerate the scoring rate. His clean hitting and ability to find the gaps kept Pakistan’s bowlers under pressure.

Shaheen Afridi Faces Phillips’ Wrath in Final Over

The highlight of the innings came in the final over when Phillips took on Shaheen Afridi, smashing him for 25 runs in four consecutive deliveries—4,6,6,2,4,1. He didn’t let Afridi settle, launching him over the ropes with powerful strokes. His brutal assault ensured that New Zealand finished strongly, setting a mammoth target for Pakistan.

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Glenn Phillips’ maiden ODI hundred! 🫡

The Kiwi all-rounder smashed a 72-ball century as 🇳🇿 took 25 runs off Shaheen Afridi in the final over to post a massive total of 330 at Gaddafi Stadium! 🔥👏 pic.twitter.com/UNiSYOcBUA

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