India all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy had a difficult outing with the ball during the fourth T20I against New Zealand at Eden Park in Auckland. The fast-bowling all-rounder conceded 32 runs in the 16th over, putting him among the most expensive Indian bowlers in an over in T20I cricket.

Only Shivam Dube, who gave away 34 runs against New Zealand in 2020, has conceded more runs in a single over for India in the format. Stuart Binny also leaked 32 runs against West Indies in 2016.

Reddy’s expensive over came when Glenn Phillips took complete control of the attack. It started with Michael Bracewell taking a single after an LBW appeal. India decided to review the decision but lost the review.

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Phillips then took charge. Reddy bowled a no-ball on the second delivery, which the New Zealand batter hit for a four. Phillips collected two runs off the free hit before taking the attack to another level.

The handed batter smashed the next four deliveries for sixes, taking 32 runs off the over and adding to India’s bowling troubles. Here is the video

Most Runs Conceded In An Over By An Indian Bowler In T20Is

owler Runs Opposition Venue Year
Shivam Dube 34 New Zealand Mount Maunganui 2020
Stuart Binny 32 West Indies Lauderhill 2016
Nitish Kumar Reddy 32 New Zealand Auckland 2026
Ravi Bishnoi 29 England Manchester 2026

New Zealand posted 257 vs India

Coming back to the match, Glenn Phillips smashed a destructive 107 runs as New Zealand posted a mammoth 257 for seven. Phillips' 49-ball innings was studded with six fours and 10 sixes. Michael Bracewell contributed a 25-ball 65 as New Zealand posted the highest-ever total at Eden Park in T20Is.

For India, Mayank Yadav (3/48) was the pick of the bowlers with three scalps in his four overs, while Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav, Axar Patel and Nitish Kumar Reddy claimed one wicket each.

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