Twitter erupts as Glenn Phillips’ whirlwind knock seals thrilling series win for New Zealand against Pakistan

The deciding third and remaining ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand ended on a thrilling be aware the place the guests clinched a victory by two wickets at Karachi’s National Stadium on Friday. After shedding the series opener, the Black Caps staged a exceptional comeback to win the subsequent two matches and sealed the series 2-1.

Glenn Phillips was the chief architect behind New Zealand’s thrilling win as the right-handed batter produced a counterattacking masterclass to grab the sport from Pakistan’s grasp, smashing an unbeaten 63 off 42 deliveries to assist his aspect chase down the goal of 281 within the penultimate over.

Notably, the hosts had been in management at one stage when the vacationers wanted 76 from 71 deliveries with solely 4 wickets in hand. Phillips then took cost and instantly shifted the stress again on Pakistan with some fast boundaries. While Mitchell Santner and Ish Sodhi finally obtained out, Phillips continued smacking the Pakistan bowlers, guiding his aspect over the end line with 11 balls to spare.

Earlier, Pakistan, after shedding Shan Masood (0) and Babar Azam (4) in fast successions, obtained again on observe due to a vital stand between Fakhar Zaman and Mohammad Rizwan for the third wicket. The partnership went previous 150 earlier than Sodhi broke it by dismissing Rizwan for a well-made 77.

Zaman, on the different finish, reached the three-figure rating however quickly met a run-out. Pakistan had been 206/4 after 40 overs and regarded in a snug place to get to 300, however New Zealand stored taking common wickets to limit the house staff to 280/9.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

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Our first series win in Pakistan since 1969 and first ever white ball series win in Pakistan. #PAKvNZ ? = PCB pic.twitter.com/b0TW2r4FGj

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) January 13, 2023

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Atluntadhi manathoni ??

Glenn’s Player of the Match efficiency – 6⃣3⃣ off 4⃣2⃣, with 4 fours and 4 sixes ? – secures an abroad series win for ?? #PAKvNZ #ODI #OrangeArmy pic.twitter.com/gqRNz17TD2

— SunRisers Hyderabad (@SunRisers) January 14, 2023

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Not the consequence we wished however nicely performed staff specifically @FakharZamanLive and @iMRizwanPak ?? And an ideal innings by Glenn Phillips ??#PAKvNZ

— Wahab Riaz (@WahabViki) January 13, 2023

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Fakhar Zaman is the one batter in Pakistan’s ODI historical past who has a median of 45plus and a strike-rate of 90plus. Minimum: 1000 runs. #PakvNZ

— Mazher Arshad (@MazherArshad) January 13, 2023

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Historic ODI series win for New Zealand in Pakistan. pic.twitter.com/wbG5d98KQb

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) January 13, 2023

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Pakistan just lately at house:

Lost ODI series v New Zealand
Drawn Test series v New Zealand
Lost Test series v England
Lost T20I series v England
Lost Test series v Australia#Cricket #PAKvNZ

— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) January 13, 2023

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Congrats to @BlackCaps for successful the ODI series, lot of positives for @therealPCB to replicate on. I’m assured they’ll bounce again strongly.
Brilliant knock by Phillips to grab the sport from us, nice to see Fakhar strike type & Rizwan proceed to shine with the bat. (1/2)

— Shahid Afridi (@SAfridiOfficial) January 13, 2023

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Man of the Match: Glenn Phillips #PAKvNZ #CricketTwitter pic.twitter.com/mmG43QEH7a

— CricketOccasions.com (@CricketTimesHQ) January 14, 2023

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Congratulations @BLACKCAPS on successful the #PAKvNZ ODI series 2-1. pic.twitter.com/fDIW0qcQUZ

— Pakistan Cricket (@TheRealPCB) January 13, 2023

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Babar Azam turns into the primary Pakistan captain to lose an ODI series of three or extra matches against New Zealand on house soil. #PAKvNZ

— Farid Khan (@_FaridKhan) January 13, 2023