Glenn Phillips in Champions Trophy (Source: AP Photos)
India and New Zealand are all set to clash in the final of the Champions Trophy 2025 at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, March 9. It is a big occasion for players of both the sides and expect them to give their all for the ultimate clash.
Both the teams have world-class players in their arsenal who have the experience of delivering in the high-pressure environment and one of them is Glenn Phillips. The all-rounder has played a big role in New Zealand's journey to the final of the tournament, and here are the three reasons why he can be a big threat for India in the final.
Glenn Phillips' Ability To Boss Death Overs With Power-Game
Glenn Phillips is one New Zealand batter who has the ability to go for the big shots right from the ball one. He is their designated finisher and the one they rely for the big hits in the middle and death overs.
Glenn Phillips Batting Stats From Overs 41 to 50 in ODIs
| Runs | 468 |
|---|---|
| Balls | 314 |
| Average | 52 |
| Strike-Rate | 149 |
The above table shows that he has lived upto the strike-rate that is required in the death overs and has done that with consistency as well. His record in death overs in 2025 is even better in 2025 as he has hit 244 runs in just 155 balls. It is this ability that can be a problem for India as they are likely to go with just one frontline seamer, Mohammed Shami. It could go against India at the death, if the spinners fail to get wickets in the middle overs.
Both Shami and Hardik Pandya, the two pacers who are likely to play in the final are not known for their death-bowling skills. Thus, Glenn Phillips who has hit the likes of Shaheen Afridi and Haris Rauf all over the park at the death in recent times, could take the game away from India as well.
All-Round Ability Of Glenn Phillips - A Gun-Fielder And Handy Bowler
Glenn Phillips' game is not only about his batting, the man is a gun-fielder and a very clever bowler as well. The Dubai pitch is expected to offer help for the spinners and Glenn Phillips can use that to his advantage against Indian batters who have recently struggled a bit against tweakers.
He can be used to neutralise India's move of promoting left-hander, Axar Patel at number 5 and he is bound to save some crucial runs with his electrifying fielding. In the last game against India, Glenn Phillips grabbed a blinder of a catch to dismiss Virat Kohli and those special efforts can prove to be a defining moment in a crunch game like the final.
Glenn Phillps' Form In Champions Trophy 2025
Glenn Phillips has been in brilliant form in this Champions Trophy 2025. He has delivered on all three fronts - batting, bowling, fielding and has proved to be an x-factor. His 61 off just 39 balls against Pakistan in the opening game took the target away from the home team while his cameo of 49 also played a big part in New Zealand posting an above-par total in the semifinal clash.
Glenn Phillips In Champions Trophy 2025
| Criterion | Data |
|---|---|
| Innings | 4 |
| Runs | 143 |
| Average | 71.50 |
| Strike-Rate | 140.20 |
He was been bowling some crucial overs with the ball as well, and in the knockout game against the Proteas, he got two crucial wickets as well. Thus, he is the man in form, and if he comes up with goods against India in the final too, he could be the difference between Men in Blue lifting the title and finishing as runners-up.
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