Glenn Phillips joins Brendon McCullum and Martin Guptill to become the third New Zealand batsman…

New Zealand’s Glenn Phillips celebrates his century (Ben Whitley/PA via AP) Glenn Phillips etched his name into New Zealand cricket history with a maiden Test century as the Black Caps stepped up their influence in the second Test against England at The Oval on Day 2.The Kiwi allrounder became only the third New Zealand batsman to score international centuries in all three formats of the game: Tests, ODIs and T20Is, joining legendary former captain Brendon McCullum and prolific opener Martin Guptill in an exclusive club.Battery Test 100sODI 100sT20I 100sBrendon McCullum1252Martin Guptill3182Glenn Phillips112While New Zealand great Kane Williamson is the leading century maker for the Black Caps with a total of 48 centuries, but has never scored a T20I century, his highest score was 95 against India in 2020. Glenn Phillips’ century made him the 35th player in the world to score a century in all three formats.

Glenn’s century helped New Zealand post a huge total

He continued the day unbeaten on 49. Phillips showed both patience and aggression to get his maiden Test hundred off 133 deliveries. His landmark helped New Zealand post an impressive first innings total of 391. Fast bowler Kyle Jamieson provided valuable support with a gutsy 41, while England spinner Jacob Bethell finished the innings effectively, finishing with impressive figures of 3/26.In response, England struggled to keep pace with the visitors. Opener Emilio Gay offered resistance with a composed 53, registering his second consecutive Test half-century. However, his dismissal shifted the momentum firmly back in New Zealand’s favour.Seamer Matt Henry then produced a crucial spell during the evening session, batting in successive overs to remove stand-in captain Joe Root for 46 and Harry Brook for 24 with tight lbw decisions. The double whammy derailed England’s hopes of mounting a meaningful counter-attack.Debutants James Rew and Jordan Cox tried to steady the innings with a 39-run partnership, but New Zealand struck again late in the day. Will O’Rourke dismissed Rew for 24 shortly before stumps, leaving Cox unbeaten on 22 and England in a precarious position.At stumps on Day 2, England were 222/6, still trailing New Zealand by 169 runs, with the visitors firmly in control by the third day.

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Quick Score: New Zealand 391 all out (Glenn Phillips 100, Kyle Jamieson 41; Jacob Bethell 3/26) lead England 222/6 (Emilio Gay 53, Joe Root 46; Matt Henry 2 wickets) by 169 runs.