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[Watch] Glenn Phillips Takes Flight To Avoid Certain Run-Out With Incredible Athleticism

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Glenn Phillips dives extraordinarily during IND vs NZ 2nd T20I (Source: Screengrab)Glenn Phillips dives extraordinarily during IND vs NZ 2nd T20I (Source: Screengrab)

Glenn Phillips has made a habit of flying through the air, showing the world why he is often widely regarded as the most complete cricketing athlete of this generation. On Saturday (October 24), another such event took place when India and New Zealand were up against each other for the 2nd T20I of the five-match series at Hagley Oval, Christchurch.

Just when Arshdeep Singh returned to bowl the 13th over of New Zealand’s innings, Glenn Phillips played him towards mid-off for a quick single. And then, after realising he could be run out if he didn't put in the dive, the Kiwi brought out a full-stretch dive to get to the non-striker’s end as quickly as possible.

It was so impressive to the naked eye that the video went viral in seconds.

Phillips Runs Two After Superhuman Dive

To draw attention from around the world, Phillips took almost no time to get up after the ball broke the stumps with a direct hit from India captain Shreyas Iyer and went elsewhere. He also completed two runs before the on-field umpires went to the big screen to check.

The replay showed he was home, and thus, his two runs were valid.

Watch the incredible Glenn Phillips dive:

Glenn Phillips Goes Past Brendon McCullum's T20I Fifties Tally

Phillips was batting on 23 before putting in the dive, which went viral on social media. He finished with 70 off 43 balls, maintaining his consistency in the series.

In the process, he went past the tally of Brendon McCullum’s T20I fifties. Phillips now has 16 T20I half-centuries, while McCullum had 15. Martin Guptill, Kane Williamson and Tim Seifert are ahead of them.

Most 50+ Scores for New Zealand in T20Is

  • 22 - Martin Guptill
  • 18 - Kane Williamson
  • 17 - Tim Seifert
  • 16 - Glenn Phillips*
  • 15 - Brendon McCullum
  • 14 - Colin Munro

Not to forget, Phillips made 82 off 40 balls in the IND vs NZ 1st T20I. He has been the most impressive batter so far in the series for New Zealand, with Bevon Jacobs being the close second.