Glenn Phillips registers his maiden ODI century: Key stats
What's the story
In the first match of the tri-nation ODI series, Glenn Phillips's century helped New Zealand set a mammoth target for Pakistan. The match was held at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where the visitors chose to bat first and scored 330/6 in 50 overs. The impressive score was made possible due to contributions from experienced players Kane Williamson, Daryl Mitchell, and especially Phillips. Here's more.
Match progression
Early setbacks and recovery for New Zealand
New Zealand's innings started on a wobbly note as Shaheen Afridi sent back Will Young (four) on the fourth delivery of the match. However, Williamson and Rachin Ravindra steadied the ship by adding 35 runs before Ravindra was sent back by Abrar Ahmed. Williamson then joined hands with Mitchell to further stabilize their side's innings with a crucial 95-run stand for the third wicket. Williamson ended up with a 58-run effort from 89 balls.
Partnership
Mitchell and Phillips steer New Zealand past 200
After Williamson's dismissal, New Zealand were reduced to 135/4 in the 27.1 overs. However, Mitchell stood his ground and stitched a crucial 65-run partnership with Phillips for the fifth wicket. This partnership guided their team past the 200-run mark before Mitchell was dismissed by Abrar Ahmed in the 38th over after scoring a commendable 81 off 84 deliveries. This was his sixth fifty in ODIs. He also owns 6 tons.
Final surge
Phillips's century boosts New Zealand's total
After Mitchell's dismissal, it was Phillips who took the reins and propelled New Zealand's total past the 300-run mark. He scored an unbeaten 106 off just 74 deliveries, a knock that featured six fours and seven sixes. Phillips also stitched a fruitful 54-run partnership for the sixth wicket with Michael Bracewell, who added a quickfire 31 off just 23 balls.
Stats
Phillips surpasses 2,500 runs in List A cricket
Mitchell's 106* took him to a total of 887 runs at 35.48. This was his maiden ton in ODIs. He owns 4 fifties. As per ESPNcricinfo, in 5 matches versus Pakistan, he owns 250 runs at 83.33 with the help of one ton and a fifty. Phillips has surpassed 2,500 runs in List A cricket. In 88 matches, he has raced to 2,560 runs at 34-plus. This was his 6th century in List A cricket. He also owns 7 fifties.