Our Titan Glenn Phillips shines with a maiden Test hundred against England
Titans all-rounder Glenn Phillips notched his maiden ton for New Zealand in the first innings of the second Test against England at The Oval.
18 June, 2026
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Titans star Glenn Phillips displayed immense class and resilience on the international stage by registering his maiden Test century for New Zealand on June 18 during the second Test match against England at The Oval.
Walking out to bat at No. 7 with Black Caps in a spot of bother, the Kiwi all-rounder joined forces with Tom Blundell to steady the ship. Phillips launched a brilliant counter-attack and put pressure on the English bowlers. The pair stitched a crucial partnership of 75 before the departure of Blundell.
Following Blundell's dismissal, Phillips displayed remarkable determination and composure against England's fiery pace attack. Our Titans all-rounder also weathered the short-ball barrage from Jofra Archer and showcased tremendous courage after being struck on the helmet multiple times.
The battle between Archer and Phillips produced a thrilling contest that kept the fans on the edge of their seats. During this innings, Phillips also showcased his quirky personality by sporting a pair of sunglasses while batting against the English quicks. At the end of Day 1, Phillips ended unbeaten on 49 and New Zealand scored 291/7.
On Day 2, Glenn Phillips resumed from where he had left off and took the English bowlers to the cleaners. Supported by Kyle Jamieson and the lower order, the Titans all-rounder smashed a sensational 100 off just 135 deliveries. This was his maiden Test century for the Black Caps, and it came at a crucial juncture of the Test match.
His brilliant century helped New Zealand post 391 in their first innings after recovering from a difficult position. With that being said, Phillips’ knock is a testament to his quality and consistency throughout different formats of the game. Our fans will be excited to see our star all-rounder shine on the international stage. We will be hoping to see many more memorable performances from Glenn Phillips in the future.
