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Ashwin Backs Glenn Phillips to Shine in T20 World Cup and IPL 2024

Ravichandran Ashwin believes New Zealand's Glenn Phillips is poised for a major impact in the upcoming T20 World Cup and IPL season. Ashwin highlighted Phillips' power and ability to hit spin, following his match-winning 78 against India. Phillips is already a key T20I player for New Zealand, having crossed 2,000 runs, but his IPL record has been modest so far. Retained by Gujarat Titans, this season could be his breakthrough platform on the biggest T20 stages.

Key Points: Ashwin Predicts Glenn Phillips' Breakout in T20 WC & IPL

  • Phillips scored 78 off 40 balls vs India
  • Ashwin praised his power and spin-hitting
  • Phillips is a 2000-run T20I batter for NZ
  • He has underperformed in past IPL seasons
  • He is a multi-dimensional player and fielder
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Ashwin feels upcoming T20 WC, IPL will witness Glenn Phillips "put his mark on the game"

Ravichandran Ashwin says NZ's Glenn Phillips has the power and ability to make his mark in the upcoming T20 World Cup and Indian Premier League season.

"It is about time and this T20 WC and IPL could be when Phillips puts his mark on the game. - Ravichandran Ashwin"

Chennai, January 22

Former Indian cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin hailed New Zealand batter Glenn Phillips' power and ability, saying that the upcoming T20 World Cup and Indian Premier League could be the time when the dynamic cricketer "puts his mark on the game".

Ashwin was speaking on his YouTube Channel, 'Ash Ki Baat', after Phillips scored a 40-ball 78 in the first T20 against India, giving the Kiwis a sniff of victory by stitching a third-wicket partnership of 79 with Mark Chapman.

Speaking on his channel, Ashwin said, "He picked Varun's (Chakravarthy) googlies and hit them for six. He hit Axar (Patel). He has a lot of power. In NZ recently, he turned to being a left-handed batter and was hitting left-arm spinners (during the domestic tournament Super Smash). He has a lot of ability. It is about time and this T20 WC and IPL could be when Phillips puts his mark on the game."

During the match, Phillips became the fourth Kiwi batter to complete 2,000 T20I runs and now in 84 T20Is and 75 innings, he has made 2,007 runs at an average of 31.85 and a strike rate of over 142, with two centuries and 11 fifties to his name, with a best score of 108, making him one of Kiwis' finest in the format. His additional skills as a gun fielder, a useful spinner and as a wicketkeeper give NZ a four-dimensional player.

In 273 T20Is, he has made 7,002 runs at an average of 32.41, with a strike rate of over 141, including five centuries and 46 fifties in 254 innings. But in the IPL, he has not been able to achieve the same level of success and game time with both Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), scoring just 65 runs in eight matches and innings for two seasons. Last season with the Gujarat Titans (GT), he was ruled out due to an injury, but he has been retained by the 2022 champions ahead of this season.

Having featured in the 2021, 2022 and 2024 T20 World Cups, Phillips has made 364 runs in 16 matches and 12 innings at an average of 33.09 and a strike rate of over 133, with a century and fifty so far. He top-scored for the Kiwis in their 2022 edition, with 201 runs in five matches at an average of 40.20, with a strike rate of over 158, including a century and fifty.

- ANI

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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living in India, I love watching players like Phillips. He's so dynamic and entertaining. But honestly, his IPL record is a concern. Hope he gets a proper run this season to prove Ashwin right.
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Rohit P
Yaar, the guy can bat left-handed against left-arm spin? That's some next-level skill. Our Indian team needs to have a solid plan for him in the World Cup. He's a proper four-dimensional player as the article says.
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Priya S
Respectfully, I feel we sometimes overhype overseas players based on one innings. His T20I stats are good, not great. And 65 runs in 8 IPL matches? Let's see if he can handle the pressure of Indian conditions consistently first.
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Aman W
Ashwin bhai knows what he's talking about. Phillips' fielding alone is worth the price of admission! If he stays fit, he could be the X-factor for GT. The IPL is where legends are made, hope this is his season.
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Nisha Z
His strike rate is fantastic. In modern T20, that's gold. But the real test is performing under the insane fan pressure of the IPL. Many good players have crumbled. Wishing him luck though, cricket is more fun with such talented players! 😊

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