Twitter reactions: Glenn Phillips’ fastest century help New Zealand to seal T20I series against West Indies

New Zealand crushed West Indies by 72 runs at the Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui on Sunday to clinch the three-match T20I series 2-0.

Chasing a massive target of 239 runs, the visiting side never looked like they were in the game. They kept on losing wickets at regular intervals and could only reach 166/9 after their allotted 20 overs.

Just like the previous encounter, Kieron Pollard was once again the highest run-scorer for the Caribbeans. The West Indies captain scored 28 from 15 balls with 4 sixes.

For the hosts, Kyle Jamieson (2/15) and Mitchell Santner (2/41) bagged two wickets each, while Tim Southee (1/49), Lockie Ferguson (1/22), Ish Sodhi (1/26), and James Neesham (1/12) picked up one wicket each.

Phillips smashes fastest T20I ton for New Zealand

Earlier, Glenn Phillips smacked the fastest T20I century by a Kiwi to help his side set an imposing 239-run target for the West Indies. Phillips clubbed his century off just 46 deliveries, which was 10th fastest in world cricket and one ball quicker than the previous New Zealand record held by left-handed batsman Colin Munro.

Phillips scored 108 off 51 balls, with eight sixes and 10 fours before being dismissed on the penultimate delivery of Black Caps innings. He also formed a crucial 184-run stand for the third wicket with Devon Conway, who remained unbeaten on 65.

Windies all-rounder Keemo Paul turned out to be the most expensive bowler as he conceded 64 runs in his quota of 4 overs at a dreadful economy rate of 16.

Here is how Twitter reacted:

Love this man @glenndominic159 well done mate huge 100! @verified get this man a blue tick 🤣 #NZvWI

— Mitchell McClenaghan (@Mitch_Savage) November 29, 2020

New Zealand’s fastest T20I century 🔥
Two catches and a run out 👏

Glenn Phillips is named the Player of the Match after a stellar show in the second #NZvWI T20I! pic.twitter.com/v4RLSfP4B6

— ICC (@ICC) November 29, 2020

Flying to a series win! That’s it from Bay Oval. A 72 run win to take the KFC T20 Series v @windiescricket with one game remaining tomorrow also at Bay Oval. Glenn Phillips 108, Devon Conway 65. Jamieson and Santner each with 2 wickets. Scorecard | https://t.co/ig6dG1ud7q #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/qhcxVfXale

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 29, 2020

Glenn Phillips in the second T20 vs WI:

– 108(51)
– 2 catches
– 1 runout
– Man of the Match award

New Zealand beat West Indies by 72 runs and take 2-0 lead in the three match T20 series.

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) November 29, 2020

Glenn Phillips’ maiden ton powers NZ to 238 in 2nd T20I.
LIVE: https://t.co/VIPBugQNMd#NZvWI #NZvsWI #cricket pic.twitter.com/t4d1UrcpSC

— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) November 29, 2020

#NZvWI Really tough day out. West Indies go down by 72 runs. WI 166/9 (20), Pollard 28, Paul 26*; Jamieson 2-15. NZ 238/3 (20), Phillips 108, Conway 65*; Pollard 1-33.

3rd T20I: Mon, Nov 30, 7pm NZ, 2am EC, 1am JA [30th]#WIPlayers #Cricket #WI #WIAllIn #MenInMaroon pic.twitter.com/5DqHa5qO3E

— WIPA (@wiplayers) November 29, 2020

That’s it @BLACKCAPS seal the series with emphatic win

You can’t ask better performance from your team dream day for New Zealand cricket in so many ways

Glenn Phillips & Devon Conway won the match itself in 1st innings

Told ya NZ domination starts from this series 🔥 #NZvWI https://t.co/W3KOg7XN0S pic.twitter.com/7Dri0KCot7

— Captain Kane (@SteadyTheShip) November 29, 2020

NZ and flying catches, the connection is real. #NZvWI https://t.co/t4UdWhzZbB

— Prem Mohanty (@philipbkk) November 29, 2020

A tough 💊 to swallow 🤕

WI will bounce back!😎#WIvNZ #TeamWI pic.twitter.com/zOQjEGsjPe

— Windies Cricket (@windiescricket) November 29, 2020

No surprises for ANZ Player of the Match! Glenn Phillips with a spectacular day out at @BayOvalOfficial. #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/wvx5kSPMD6

— BLACKCAPS (@BLACKCAPS) November 29, 2020

Phillips: “It was nice to be able to bat with Devon throughout that innings, it was unbelievable. I think you always go in with a bit of confidence if you know you’ve done well against the same guys before. It was just about adjusting my process.” #NZvWI pic.twitter.com/TWTHHzm2ji

— 🏏FlashScore Cricket Commentators (@FlashCric) November 29, 2020