After half the innings landed at the crease and torn down the Pakistani bowlers, gave a huge score to the team

Last updated:February 08, 2025, 19:00 IST

Pakistan vs New Zealand ODI: Pakistan pushed New Zealand to the backfoot by taking the fourth wicket in the 28th over. Then came a storm called Glenn Philips, which raised the Pakistan bowlers.

Glenn Philips scored the first century of ODI career. (AP)

New Delhi. When Glenn Philips landed at the crease on Saturday, his team was under heavy pressure. Pakistan pushed New Zealand to the backfoot by taking the fourth wicket in the 28th over. Pak fans were hoping that the New Zealand team could soon be reduced but Glenn Philips’ intentions were different. Kiwi batter, who came to bat at number six, gave a huge score to New Zealand, a century in 72 balls.

The first ODI of the Tri -series was played between Pakistan and New Zealand on Saturday. New Zealand won the toss and batting first. He did not start well and opener Will Ying gave his wicket to Shaheen Afridi in the first over. The second opener Rachin Ravindra continued for 25 runs. This was followed by Kane Williamson (58) and Deril Mitchell (81). Before the New Zealand strengthened, Pakistan moved him to 135 for 4 wickets by giving him a double blow. Ken Williamson was dismissed on team scores of 134 and Tom Latham 135.

Glenn Philips landed at the crease after Tom Latham was dismissed. He shared a 65 -run partner for the fifth wicket with Derryl Mitchell, playing fiercely. Derryl Mitchell was dismissed on the 200 team score. Then it seemed that New Zealand would not be able to move beyond 270-280 runs. But Glenn Philips, along with Michael Bracewell (31) and captain Mitchell Santner (8), took his team to 330/6 score.

Glenn Philips completed a century off 72 balls with the help of 7 sixes and 5 fours. He hit 23 runs in the last over of the innings. He hit 2 fours and 2 sixes in this over of Shaheen Afridi.