SPORTS

Glenn Phillips smokes third Test fifty

By Gaurav Tripathi

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NZ struggled on Day 2

New Zealand had a hard day at the office on Day 2 of the ongoing Test series opener in Wellington. Responding to Australia's first innings total of 383, the Kiwis were bundled out for just 179.  

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Phillips' impressive 71

The total would have been even lower had Glenn Phillips not stepped up with a 70-ball 71. His fiery knock was laced with 13 boundaries 

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Key partnership with Blundell

Phillips joined forces with Tom Blundell (33) as the duo consolidated with an 84-run sixth-wicket stand. The former was the aggressor in the partnership as he looked for quick runs. 

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Third Test fifty

This was Phillips's third Test fifty as he has raced to 347 runs across six games at 43.37. Meanwhile, this was his second half-century against the Aussies as he now owns 123 runs against them at 41. 

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Australia extend lead

Cameron Green's unbeaten 174 helped Australia post 383 while batting first. Australia, who finished Day 2 at 13/2 (third innings), have extended their overall lead to 217 runs. 

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