Glenn Phillips is a notable New Zealand cricketer, particularly acclaimed for his T20 performances. He represents New Zealand in all formats and is recognized for his strong hitting skills and exceptional fielding abilities. |
At the age of five, Phillips relocated with his family from South Africa to New Zealand, where he began participating in various sports like hockey, rugby, and cricket. |
Phillips progressed through the age group teams at his school, from the Under-9 level to the Under-17 team before deciding to pursue a professional cricket career. |
He made his List A cricket debut on 24 January 2015 for Auckland against Central Districts in the Ford Trophy Tournament. |
In the 2016 Under-19 ICC World Cup, Phillips played for New Zealand and was joined by his brother in the team. |
During a match at Arundel ground, West Sussex, in 2016, he scored 201 runs in 123 balls, hitting six sixes in an over, an unprecedented feat at the ground's 100+ year history. |
On 4 December 2016, he played his first T20 match for Auckland against Otago in the Super Smash Tournament and scored 55 runs in 32 balls. |
He debuted in first-class cricket on 6 March 2017 for Auckland against Canterbury in the Plunket Shield Tournament. |
Phillips marked his Test debut with a half-century against Australia in January 2020 but got out for a duck in the second innings. |
In November 2020, he smashed his maiden T20I century against West Indies with 108 runs in 51 balls, setting a record as the fastest T20I century by a New Zealand player. |
During the 2021 T20I World Cup, he showcased his talent in all 7 matches and ended with the highest score of 39 runs versus Namibia. |
His IPL debut came on 2 October 2021 for Rajasthan Royals. |
In the 2022 T20I World Cup, he recorded another T20I century against Sri Lanka, scoring 104 runs off 64 deliveries. |
For the 2022-23 season, Phillips made a move to the Otago domestic team. |
In the 2022 IPL auction, Sunrises Hyderabad (SRH) secured him for Rs 1.5 crores. |
On 13 January 2023, he achieved his maiden ODI half-century against Pakistan, contributing to New Zealand's series win in Pakistan. |
Phillips was honored with the T20 Player of the Year award for the 2022-23 season by New Zealand Cricket. |
During an IPL match in the 2023 season against Rajasthan Royals, he played a crucial inning of 25 runs off 7 deliveries, including three consecutive sixes against Kuldip Yadav. |
He has participated in several global leagues like the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), The Hundred, and Vitality T20 Blast. |
Apart from cricket, Phillips copes with ADHD and enjoys outdoor activities such as archery, where he has excelled at the national level. |