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IND vs NZ: Phillips 107 powers New Zealand to record 259

4th T20I

New Zealand smash record 259 for 7 against India

Glenn Phillips hit 107 off 49 balls at Eden Park on Friday.

Records

Three records fell in one innings

It is the highest T20I total ever scored against India.

The century

Phillips reached 100 in just 46 balls

His 107 had six fours and ten huge sixes.

The carnage

He hit four sixes in a row

One Nitish Reddy over cost India 32 runs.

Support act

Bracewell smashed 65 off 25 balls

His fifty came in 19 balls, joint second-fastest against India.

The stand

The pair added 115 off 40 balls

Their partnership turned a big total into a record.

The moment

A dropped catch proved costly

Naman Dhir dropped Phillips on 57. He made 50 more runs.

Landmark

Arshdeep hit 150 T20I wickets

He became the fastest fast bowler to reach 150 T20I wickets.

History

Old record lasted three months

England's 257 for 3 at Southampton was the previous mark.

The chase

India need 260 to win

It is the biggest target India have ever faced in T20Is.

Context

Series still alive for New Zealand

India lead the series 3-0 with the 5th T20I still to play.

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