Watch: Glenn Phillips' stunning one-handed catch to dismiss Shubman Gill
What's the story
In the high-octane Champions Trophy 2025 final in Dubai, Glenn Phillips pulled off a sensational one-handed catch to dismiss India's vice-captain Shubman Gill.
His stunning effort not only removed a key batter but also reignited New Zealand's defense of their 252-run target against India.
Meanwhile, the catch is being hailed as potentially the best of the tournament.
Notably, this is not the first time that the Kiwi all-rounder has managed a blinder like this in the tournament.
Here's more.
Game-changer
Phillips' catch was pivotal in the match
The breathtaking catch came in the 19th over of India's innings when Gill, well-set on 31, unleashed a powerful drive through the covers.
Just as the ball seemed destined for the boundary, Phillips intervened with sheer brilliance.
He leaped to his right and caught it one-handed mid-air, leaving Gill stunned and reviving New Zealand's hopes in the match.
Meanwhile, Gill was dismissed after scoring 31 off 50 balls.
Numbers
A look at Gill's ODI numbers
With his 30-run knock, Gill has now raced to 2,775 runs across 55 ODIs.
He also owns an average of 59.04, alongside a strike rate of 99.56.
The batter also owns eight tons and 15 half-centuries alongside a high score of 208.
According to ESPNcricinfo, in this CT he has smashed 188 runs (five innings), including one hundred.
Knock
Gill-Rohit stitch 105-run partnership in CT final
India's openers Gill and Rohit Sharma forged a 105-run partnership in the ongoing final of the Champions Trophy.
Meanwhile, Gill's 30 off 50 balls was laced with one six, while Rohit added 75 runs to the partnership, which included seven fours and three sixes.
Notably, this is now the third-highest opening partnership in Champions Trophy finals.
Match summary
New Zealand's innings was below par
Before Phillips's catch, New Zealand had posted a competitive but slightly below-par score of 251/7.
They did so with steady half-centuries from the baldes of Daryl Mitchell (63 off 101) and Michael Bracewell (53* off 40).
However, India's spin duo of Kuldeep Yadav and Varun Chakaravarthy kept the pressure on during the middle overs, restricting scoring opportunities for New Zealand.
The Indian spin duo bagged two wickets each in their 20 overs.
Scoring drought
New Zealand struggled to score boundaries
New Zealand endured a severe scoring drought, not hitting a boundary for an unbelievable 81 deliveries after being at 75/3 in the 13th over.
This was largely due to Kuldeep's deceptive wrist spin and Varun's variations that choked their scoring options.
Phillips managed to smash a rare six during this period but eventually fell to Varun's sharp googly, bringing an end to a crucial 57-run partnership with Bracewell.
Twitter Post
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What a magnificent catch by GLENN PHILLIPS š¤Æššš#INDvsNZ #ChampionsTrophyFinal pic.twitter.com/1CxjG3QYiw
ā INNOCENT EVIL ā¶š (@raju_innocentev) March 9, 2025