Key facts
- Glenn Phillips scored three consecutive centuries against England
- The feat is historic for New Zealand cricket
- Jofra Archer was among the bowlers Phillips dominated
India Today reports that New Zealand's Glenn Phillips has achieved a historic feat by completing a century treble — three consecutive hundreds — against England, a record in New Zealand cricket. The innings saw England pacer Jofra Archer among the bowlers who came off second best, with the headline noting "shades for Archer" in a nod to the one-sided contest.
Phillips, known as a dynamic middle-order batter and part-time off-spinner, has been in exceptional touch against England across this series. His ability to score big repeatedly against the same opposition speaks to both his technical consistency and England's struggles to find a plan to dismiss him.
The achievement sets a new benchmark in New Zealand cricketing history and will be closely watched by teams preparing to face New Zealand in upcoming fixtures. For Indian fans, it highlights the depth of talent in world cricket's middle-order landscape and the kind of century-making form that can single-handedly swing a series.