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Phillips & Mitchell's 219-run stand powers NZ to 337/8 in Indore ODI decider

Batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips said the focus while batting with Daryl Mitchell was on building a partnership to steady New Zealand's innings in the series decider against India. The duo powered a remarkable recovery from 58/3 with a commanding 219-run stand off 186 balls. Phillips credited Mitchell for maintaining the scoring rate while he overcame a slow start to reach his century. He expressed hope that New Zealand's spinners could exploit the turn in the pitch while defending their total of 337/8.

Key Points: Glenn Phillips on 219-run stand with Daryl Mitchell in 3rd ODI

  • NZ recovered from 58/3
  • 219-run stand between Mitchell & Phillips
  • Phillips scored 106 off 37-ball slow start
  • Mitchell's 137 took pressure off Phillips
  • NZ posted competitive 337/8
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3rd ODI: Plan was to put on a partnership and give ourselves a chance, says Glenn Phillips

Glenn Phillips reveals the plan behind his 219-run partnership with Daryl Mitchell that helped New Zealand post 337/8 against India in the 3rd ODI series decider.

"The plan was to put on a partnership and give ourselves a chance. - Glenn Phillips"

Indore, Jan 18

Batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips said the focus while batting with Daryl Mitchell was on building a partnership to steady New Zealand's innings in the series decider against India, as they managed to post a competitive 337/8 at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday.

Inserted to bat first by India on a two-paced black soil pitch, New Zealand were struggling at 58/3 before Mitchell (137) and Phillips (106) powered the visitors to a strong total with a commanding 219-run stand off 186 balls.

"It's a small ground, the pitch was a little bit more two-paced than we thought. It was about putting on a partnership. The plan was to put on a partnership and give ourselves a chance," said Phillips in a mid-innings chat with the broadcasters.

Phillips had to overcome a slow start -- taking 37 balls for hitting the first boundary -- before turning it around to hit his second ODI century. He credited Mitchell for taking care of the scoring rate when he was struggling to find rhythm.

"There was a certain stage around the 30th over where I was a bit edgy, but playing with Mitchell gives you a lot of confidence. He was striking the ball well, and that took the pressure off me. But you can take your time in an ODI, take it deeper and then play your shots," he added.

Phillips signed off by hoping the New Zealand spinners would exploit the turn in their defence of a massive total. "We were looking at 280 during the 25th over, they bowled really well in the middle overs, we are happy to take 337. There was a bit (of turn) in it when (Ravindra) Jadeja was bowling. Hopefully, we can exploit it and get some turn in the second innings."

- IANS

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Sarah B
Watching from the US. That was some serious power-hitting in the last 10 overs. Phillips' century was special after such a slow start. Shows the importance of batting deep in ODIs.
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Aditya G
Credit where it's due. NZ played brilliantly. But 337 at Holkar is not impossible. Our top order needs to fire. Shubman and Rohit, please give us a solid start! The pitch might slow down later.
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Priyanka N
Honestly, our bowling looked a bit flat after the first powerplay. The fielding could have been sharper too. We let that partnership build too easily. Need to be more aggressive in the field.
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Michael C
Phillips mentioning the turn Jadeja got is interesting. If NZ spinners can find similar purchase, this chase could get very tricky in the middle overs. Smart cricket from the Kiwis.
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Karthik V
Yaar, this is why I love ODI cricket! The ebb and flow... NZ were 58/3 and now they have a huge total. This is a proper series decider. My heart is already racing! 🤞

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