New Zealander Glen Phillips celebrates his century (Ben Whitley/PA via AP)
Glenn Phillips marked his name in New Zealand cricket history with a maiden Test century as the Black Caps tightened their grip on the second Test against England at The Oval on day two.The Kiwi all-rounder becomes the third New Zealand player to score international centuries in all three formats of the game: Tests, ODIs and T20Is, joining legendary former captain Brendon McCullum and prolific opener Martin Guptill in the exclusive club.
| mixture | 100s test | Audi 100s | T20I 100s |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brendon McCollum | 12 | 5 | 2 |
| Martin Guptill | 3 | 18 | 2 |
| Glenn Phillips | 1 | 1 | 2 |
While New Zealand great Kane Williamson, is the leading century maker for the Black Caps with a total of 48 centuries, but has never scored a T20I century, his highest score being 95 against India in 2020.
Glenn Phillips’ century made him the 40th player in the world to score a century in all three formats.
Glenn’s century helped New Zealand achieve a commanding total
Phillips resumed the day unbeaten on 49, showing patience and aggression to make his maiden Test hundred off 133 deliveries. His historic knock helped New Zealand post a first innings total of 391. Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson provided valuable support with a brave 41, while England pacer Jacob Bethell finished the innings efficiently, finishing with impressive figures of 3/26.
In response, England struggled to keep up with the visitors. Opener Emilio Gay offered resistance with 53, registering his second successive Test half-century. However, his dismissal shifted the momentum firmly in New Zealand’s favour.Seamer Matt Henry then produced a crucial spell during the evening session, batting in successive overs to remove stand-in captain Joe Root for 46 and Harry Brook for 24 through tight wicket-tight decisions.
The double strike hampered England’s hopes of mounting a meaningful counter-attack.Debutants James Rio and Jordan Cox tried to stabilize the innings with a 39-run partnership, but New Zealand struck again late in the day. Will O’Rourke dismissed Rew for 24 shortly before stumps, leaving Cox unbeaten on 22 and England in a perilous position.At stumps on day two, England were 222/6, still trailing New Zealand by 169 runs, with the visitors firmly in control heading into day three.Summary scores: New Zealand’s 391 all out (Glenn Phillips 100, Kyle Jamieson 41; Jacob Bethell 3/26) leads England’s 222/6 (Emilio Guy 53, Joe Root 46; Matt Henry 2 wickets) by 169 runs.