New Zealand beats India by 87 runs in fourth T20I at Eden Park
Glenn Phillips' century and Jacob Duffy's four-wicket haul secured New Zealand's first series win, making it 3-1.

KEY POINTS
- New Zealand scored a record 259 for seven against India
- Glenn Phillips made 107 off 49 balls and Michael Bracewell 65 off 25
- India were bowled out for 172 for nine in the chase
- Jacob Duffy took four for 23, including two wickets in the first over
- The series now stands at 3-1 to India
New Zealand posted a record 259 for seven against India in the fourth T20I at Eden Park on Friday. Glenn Phillips scored 107 off 49 balls, while Michael Bracewell added 65 from 25 deliveries. Their fifth-wicket partnership yielded 115 runs in about 40 balls.
The total surpassed New Zealand's previous best of 254 for five against Scotland four years ago. It also became the highest score by any team against India in T20Is, ahead of England's 257 for three in Southampton earlier this year.
“Century-maker Glenn Phillips and fast bowler Jacob Duffy headlined the complete performance that New Zealand had been looking for.”
India were restricted to 172 for nine in reply. Jacob Duffy took four for 23, removing Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan in the first over. India slumped to 61 for four after the powerplay.
Shreyas Iyer made 22 from 11 balls and Abhishek Sharma scored 27 from 15 balls. Their 46-run stand was India's highest partnership. Tilak Varma contributed 35 runs before Matthew Fisher dismissed him in the second-last over.
Arshdeep Singh reached 150 T20I wickets, becoming the first Indian to do so in the format. Mayank Yadav returned figures of three for 48 on his comeback. India had already secured an unassailable 3-0 series lead before this match.
New Zealand's victory made the series score 3-1 in the five-match series. The hosts recorded their first win after losing the opening three games.
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