Glenn Phillips scores maiden test century for New Zealand at The Oval
BBC Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 12:24 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Glenn Phillips achieved his maiden test century as New Zealand scored 391 against England at The Oval. Resuming at 291-7, Phillips contributed an even 100 runs, showcasing resilience and skill especially against England's Jofra Archer. The partnership with Kyle Jamieson added significant runs before Jamieson's dismissal. With Phillips passing his previous best of 87, New Zealand's innings ended after Archer claimed the last wicket. England began their innings making 15 runs without loss before lunch.
- •New Zealand scored 391, resuming the day at 291-7.
- •Phillips hit 100 runs off 133 balls with 18 boundaries.
- •Partnership with Jamieson yielded 87 runs off 96 balls.
- •England’s innings begins at 15 runs without loss before lunch.
- •Archer returned to the bowling attack in the 19th over.
- 1:15 PMBBC Sport — 'He's led New Zealand's charge' - Phillips scores first Test hundred
- 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — Phillips’ maiden test century leads priceless morning for New Zealand at The Oval
"Glenn Phillips' maiden test century led a priceless second morning for New Zealand against England at The Oval on Thursday. New Zealand was bowled for 391 after resuming on 291-7 and Phillips was the last man out for an even 100 on a warm, sunny morning. England's leading striker didn't appear until close to lunch, the 19th over of the morning.
"New Zealand claimed the key wickets of Joe Root and Harry Brook to seize control of the second Test against England after Glenn Phillips' maiden Test century helped the tourists build a commanding first-innings lead at The Oval.
"New Zealand's Glenn Phillips scores his first Test century against England at The Oval, to help his side reach 391 on the second day of the second Test.
Sources
External links- BBC SportJun 18, 2026, 1:15 PM'He's led New Zealand's charge' - Phillips scores first Test hundred
New Zealand's Glenn Phillips scores his first Test century against England at The Oval, to help his side reach 391 on the second day of the second Test.
- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 12:24 PMPhillips’ maiden test century leads priceless morning for New Zealand at The Oval
Glenn Phillips' maiden test century led a priceless second morning for New Zealand against England at The Oval on Thursday. New Zealand was bowled for 391 after resuming on 291-7 and Phillips was the last man out for an even 100 on a warm, sunny morning. England's leading striker didn't appear until close to lunch, the 19th over of the morning.
- Sky Sports—Advantage NZ as England wickets tumble after maiden Phillips ton
New Zealand claimed the key wickets of Joe Root and Harry Brook to seize control of the second Test against England after Glenn Phillips' maiden Test century helped the tourists build a commanding first-innings lead at The Oval.
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