In one of the most heart-stopping sequences of power-hitting seen in modern twenty-over cricket, New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips smashed five consecutive sixes across five legal deliveries off Indian pace-bowling all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy, only for the Indian youngster to secure ultimate redemption by removing the Kiwi centurion on the sixth ball. The high-voltage individual duel illuminated the fourth T20 International between India and New Zealand at Eden Park on Friday, October 30, 2026, delivering an unforgettable clash between bat and ball amid a high-scoring run fest.
How Phillips’ Five-Six Rampage Spanned Across Two Critical Overs
While five consecutive maximums against a single bowler often evoke memories of single-over assaults, this rare statistical feat unfolded across two distinct phases of the innings. The first wave occurred during the 16th over, Reddy’s third of the match, where Phillips unleashed ruthless fury by sending the final four legal deliveries sailing over the boundary ropes, inflating the over to a massive 32-run leak. Rather than benching the youngster, Indian skipper Shreyas Iyer demonstrated immense tactical faith, tossing Reddy the ball to bowl the high-stakes 20th and final over of the innings. With Phillips facing the first ball of the 20th over, the Kiwi power-hitter picked up right where he left off, launching Reddy’s opening delivery for a fifth consecutive towering maximum.
Redemption on the Sixth Ball: Abhishek Sharma’s Catch Halts History
Facing the threat of conceding six sixes in six consecutive balls to the same batter, Reddy adjusted his line and pace on the second delivery of the final over. Phillips went for broke once again, swinging with full force toward the long-off boundary in search of a sixth consecutive six. Instead of clearing the ropes, the ball mistimed off the toe of the bat and traveled straight into the safe hands of fielder Abhishek Sharma near the boundary cushion. The dismissal triggered passionate celebrations from Reddy, sealing sweet revenge on the sixth ball and putting an end to one of the most destructive hitting displays in recent T20 international history.
Glenn Phillips Powers New Zealand to Towering 259 Total
Phillips’ departure on the second ball of the final over capped off an electric individual knock of 107 runs from just 49 deliveries, featuring six crisp boundaries and ten soaring sixes. Supported by Michael Bracewell’s rapid-fire blitz of 65 off only 25 balls, which included four fours and six maximums, New Zealand posted a monumental 259 for 7 in their 20 overs. For India, speedster Mayank Yadav finished as the pick of the bowling department with three crucial dismissals, leaving the Indian batting order with a daunting 260-run target to chase down in Auckland.