Glenn Phillips Corrects Reporter Over Missed Chances vs India
Despite Glenn Phillips’ unbeaten 82 from 40 balls with eight fours and three sixes, New Zealand was unable to defend their joint-highest T20I total against India.
On October 22, 2026, New Zealand lost their first Twenty20 International to India by four wickets at Christchurch’s Hagley Oval. India achieved 230 for 6 with two balls remaining after successfully chasing New Zealand’s total of 225 for 4.
Following the game, Glenn Phillips reacted to questions about New Zealand’s fielding performance and the number of dropped catches that his team was blamed for.
The New Zealand batter disputed to the media’s count, questioning if all four of these events were indeed missed catches. One of the reporters said that the Kiwis had dropped four receptions, but Phillips refuted this.
Glenn Phillips, what did you say about the dropped catches?
During India’s chase, Phillips stressed the importance of precise fielding review. He underlined that only catches in which fielders made contact with the ball—rather than those in which the ball simply eluded reach—should be deemed missed opportunities.
Mitchell Santner dropped Axar Patel at mid-off on one of New Zealand’s clear chances during India’s chase. Matt Henry also dropped Axar, but it was a tough decision.
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How did Glenn Phillips judge India’s chase?
Phillips commended India’s pursuing strength and the task of defending such a large total on the day, despite the missed opportunities.
