Shreyas Iyer reflects on India's defeat, praises Glenn Phillips
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 8:47 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
In the fourth T20I on October 30, India fell to New Zealand by 87 runs in Auckland, as the hosts posted 259 runs, led by Glenn Phillips' 107 runs off 49 balls. India could only manage 172 runs in response, marking New Zealand's first victory in the five-match series. India's captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the team's bowling shortcomings and praised Phillips' performance, highlighting the challenges some players faced in adjusting to the conditions. Iyer expressed confidence in his team's ability to learn and improve ahead of the final T20I in Hamilton.
- •New Zealand scored 259 runs; India managed 172.
- •Glenn Phillips hit a century, contributing significantly to New Zealand's total.
- •Shreyas Iyer noted deficiencies in India's bowling and adaptation to conditions.
- •The final T20I will take place in Hamilton.
- •India leads the series 3-1 with one match remaining.
- 8:47 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Fell short with the ball’: Shreyas Iyer reflects on India's defeat, praises Glenn Phillips
"India's captain Shreyas Iyer reflected on their defeat to New Zealand in the fourth T20I match. The team struggled with their bowling, allowing New Zealand to score 259 runs. Glenn Phillips' remarkable century played a crucial role in New Zealand's victory. Iyer emphasized the challenges faced by some players adapting to the playing conditions. He expressed confidence that the team will learn and improve for the final T20I in Hamilton.
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