Glenn Phillips Sets New T20I Record in Thrilling Series Finale Against India

In a stunning finale to the T20I series, Glenn Phillips of New Zealand set a new record for the highest runs in a bilateral T20I series, scoring 341 runs. His unbeaten 65 helped secure a seven-wicket victory over India, who won the series 3-2. The match featured remarkable power-hitting, with both teams combining for 259 sixes throughout the series. Phillips joins an elite group of players with multiple half-centuries in a single series, showcasing his exceptional talent. Discover more about this thrilling encounter and its record-breaking moments.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 1, 2026, 16:43 IST

Glenn Phillips Breaks T20I Series Scoring Record

In a remarkable performance during the fifth and final T20I against India, New Zealand's Glenn Phillips made history by becoming the top run-scorer in a bilateral T20I series, amassing a total of 341 runs. He achieved this feat with an impressive unbeaten score of 65 runs off 38 balls, leading the Black Caps to chase down a target of 192 runs in just 17.4 overs, ultimately winning by seven wickets at Seddon Park.

Phillips Surpasses Previous Records

With this achievement, Phillips has overtaken England's Phil Salt, who previously held the record with 331 runs against the West Indies in 2023, and Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan, who scored 316 runs against England in 2022. Estonia's Sahil Chouhan ranks fourth with 297 runs against Cyprus in 2024, while New Zealand's Mark Chapman rounds out the top five with 290 runs against Pakistan in 2023. Additionally, Phillips has joined an elite group of players who have scored four or more half-centuries in a bilateral T20I series, a feat previously accomplished by Rizwan and Japan's S Ravichandran.

Record-Breaking Sixes in T20I Series

The T20I series between India and New Zealand showcased an impressive display of power-hitting, with both teams collectively hitting 259 sixes across 11 matches in 2026, averaging 23.5 sixes per game. India led the way with 142 sixes, while New Zealand contributed 117 sixes. Notably, Cambodia holds the record for the most sixes hit by a team against a specific opponent in a calendar year, with 111 sixes against Indonesia in 2025.

High-Scoring Chases and Notable Achievements

In terms of sixes hit during a bilateral T20I series, Austria leads with 132 sixes against Germany in 2026, followed by England with 120 against the West Indies in 2023, and Australia with 117 against the West Indies in 2025. New Zealand and India are tied for the next spot, each hitting 116 sixes during their series in 2026. Furthermore, New Zealand's successful chase of 192 runs against India marks their third-highest successful run chase in T20I history, following their highest of 201 against Zimbabwe in 2012 and 194 against Pakistan in 2023.

Match Recap

In the match itself, New Zealand triumphed over India by seven wickets in the fifth T20I at Seddon Park, successfully chasing the target of 192 runs in just 17.4 overs. Tim Seifert was the standout performer for the hosts, scoring a rapid 93 runs off 50 balls, while Glenn Phillips contributed with his unbeaten 65. Earlier, India managed to post 191/8, thanks to half-centuries from Ishan Kishan and captain Shreyas Iyer, but Adam Milne's four-wicket haul prevented them from reaching the 200-run mark.