New Zealand produced a stunning batting display to post 259 for 7 in 20 overs against India in the fourth T20I at Eden Park, Auckland, on Friday, October 30. Glenn Phillips led the charge with a magnificent 107 off 49 balls, while Michael Bracewell provided equally explosive support with 65 from just 25 deliveries.
Their efforts helped New Zealand register the highest team total against India in T20I cricket. The previous record belonged to England, who scored 257 for 3 in Southampton on July 11, 2026.
Highest T20I totals vs India
| TEAM | SCORE | OVERS | RUN RATE | VENUE | START DATE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | 259/7 | 20.0 | 12.95 | Auckland | October 30, 2026 |
| England | 257/3 | 20.0 | 12.85 | Southampton | July 11, 2026 |
| West Indies | 252/4 | 18.3 | 13.62 | Ranchi | October 9, 2026 |
| West Indies | 247/3 | 20.0 | 12.35 | Hyderabad | October 14, 2026 |
| England | 246/7 | 20.0 | 12.3 | Wankhede | March 5, 2026 |
| West Indies | 245/6 | 20.0 | 12.25 | Lauderhill | August 27, 2016 |
| South Africa | 227/3 | 20.0 | 11.35 | Indore | October 4, 2022 |
| Australia | 225/5 | 20.0 | 11.25 | Guwahati | November 28, 2023 |
| New Zealand | 225 | 19.4 | 11.44 | Thiruvananthapuram | January 31, 2026 |
| New Zealand | 225/4 | 20.0 | 11.25 | Christchurch | October 22, 2026 |
The highlight of the innings was the fifth-wicket partnership between Phillips and Bracewell. The pair added 115 runs in just 41 balls, turning the contest in New Zealand’s favour after India had picked up four wickets.
Glenn Phillips, Michael Bracewell Take Indian Bowlers Apart
New Zealand had lost Tim Seifert and Daryl Mitchell to Mayank Yadav, but Phillips kept the innings moving with a 59-run stand alongside Finn Allen. Allen’s dismissal, followed by Bevon Jacobs’ departure, briefly gave India an opening at 112 for 4.
However, Phillips and Bracewell quickly took control. Phillips went after Prince Yadav, collecting a six and two boundaries in one over before launching a fierce assault on Nitish Kumar Reddy.
The New Zealand batter smashed four consecutive sixes in the 16th over, taking 32 runs off Reddy’s over. He had earlier reached his half-century in 31 balls and went on to bring up his third T20I hundred in just 46 deliveries. His second fifty came off only 15 balls.
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Bracewell was just as aggressive at the other end. He took Axar Patel for three boundaries and a six in one over, reaching his half-century in only 18 balls. He eventually fell to Prince Yadav after scoring 65.
New Zealand Add 85 Runs In Final Five Overs
Mayank Yadav was India’s most effective bowler, using his pace to trouble the New Zealand batters. However, Bracewell also managed to turn his speed into scoring opportunities, hitting two successive sixes.
Phillips was eventually dismissed by Reddy after completing his century, but New Zealand had already put themselves in a commanding position. The hosts scored 85 runs in the final five overs to finish on 259 for 7 and set India a daunting target.