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A big and emotional moment came at the Kennington Oval in London during the ongoing second Test between the England national cricket team and the New Zealand national cricket team on June 17, when Glenn Phillips finally scored his maiden Test century.
Coming into this Test after a double shock, New Zealand had already suffered a crushing 115-run defeat in the first Test against England at Lord’s and then following the retirement of Kane Williamson, the touring team made a spectacular comeback at the Kennington Oval. Amid Test series, ECB wants inquiry into Ben Stokes-Gus Atkinson nightclub incident.
Glenn Phillips scored his first Test century despite Jofra Archer’s fast short balls.
Despite a poor start, New Zealand managed to score 391 runs on the board and major credit for this goes to Glenn Phillips. He made two 80+ run partnerships with Tom Blundell and Daryl Mitchell to lead the Kiwis to a huge score in the ongoing second Test against England.
Phillips was finally rewarded for his hard work on the second day at Kennington Oval. Jofra Archer bowled a back-of-the-length delivery, and Phillips guided it gently to the off-side for a single, and with that run, the New Zealander completed his well-deserved century in Test cricket.
After reaching this milestone, Phillips took off his helmet and celebrated with a smile. It was a special feeling for him, not only because it was his first Test century, but also because of how he survived Archer’s lethal bouncers during the ongoing second Test at the Kennington Oval.
Phillips was forced to wear sunglasses to face Jofra Archer’s powerful spell. The New Zealand all-rounder had suffered several head and shoulder injuries before achieving the special feat and putting his side in a strong position against England in the ongoing second Test. His crucial innings earned respect and praise from fans on social media.
Here is how fans reacted to Glenn Phillips’ crucial innings:
Glenn Phillips completes his century!
Incredible batting from the big man!
This knock is pure fire! pic.twitter.com/EIZWYsUlXO– Rehan56 (@imrehan456) June 18, 2026
Standing ovation for Glenn Phillips – the main man across all formats for the Kiwis pic.twitter.com/soKXw3nT6V
– Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) June 18, 2026
Some bravery from Glenn Phillips, batting with shades on while facing Jofra Archer…
I want to be like him when I grow up! pic.twitter.com/YaqF7YPrBD
– Khanyiso Tshwaku (@kaymorizm) June 17, 2026
First Test century for Glenn Phillips.
– Excellent innings from Phillips. pic.twitter.com/zKKMrRQeeK
– Maina Singh (@Maina_Singhx77) June 18, 2026
Well played, Glenn Phillips
First Test century, which was welcomed with a standing ovation at the Oval #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/4viMj9kNlq
— England’s Barmy Army (@TheBarmyArmy) June 18, 2026
The moment Glenn Phillips completed his first century.#ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/lXGboJ4IF2
-Rana Ahmed. (@AhmadRana056) June 18, 2026
Great innings from Glenn Phillips. I was talking trash about him in the first IPL but fuck me he was some bad @glenndominic159
— EH Chelsea (@CFC_EH) June 18, 2026
Great innings by Glenn Phillips!!! First Test century for him, I heard.
After the score was 291/7 after the first day, New Zealand performed well in the first innings taking the total close to 400.
– Christian (@elgrandomi) June 18, 2026
Brother, today Glenn Phillips finally contributed not only in the field but also with the bat; By the way, congratulations on his maiden Test century—his aura is on another level. @mufaddal_vohra #trending
– The_Backbench_Umpire (@RiseShyam85) June 18, 2026
• collapse? Call Phillips.
• Need a fightback? Call Phillips.
• Need a counterattack? Call Phillips.
• tests? Call Phillips.
• ODI? Call Phillips.
• T20? Call Phillips.The answer is always glenn dominic phillips pic.twitter.com/vuZdCZdu9C
– Umar Rao (@umar_says_) June 18, 2026
Talk about absolute nerves of steel..Glenn Phillips is a different breed of cricketer pic.twitter.com/dkG43cPhYa
– Afreeda (@afreedakw) June 18, 2026
Standing ovation for Glenn Phillips
– The man for every format, every situation, every crisis
– Always coming forward when New Zealand needs him most.
– Glenn Phillips – real all format match winner for the Kiwis #ENGvNZ pic.twitter.com/HGAVd4WOIt
-Rana Ahmed. (@AhmadRana056) June 18, 2026
Glenn Phillips scored his maiden Test century and became the third New Zealander to score centuries in all three formats.
A remarkable innings from a special player.#ENGvNZ | @PhotosportNZ pic.twitter.com/Bt0ge3RrPO
— BlackCaps (@BLACKCAPS) June 18, 2026
Stood tall, took the pressure and scored his first Test century
I have seen something very special at the Oval
Glenn Dominic Phillips #Blackcaps#ENGVSNZ#GlennPhillips pic.twitter.com/vV6yz1voPi
– Oveya (@oveya_7) June 18, 2026
Glenn Phillips’ courageous century ends in disappointment
However, after reaching this point, Glenn Phillips lost his wicket while playing an aggressive shot. Matthew Fisher bowled a short and fast ball and Phillips hit a pull shot. But he could not time it properly and hit the ball straight to deep midwicket, where Emilio Gay took a brilliant catch.
During his brilliant innings against England, Phillips returned to the pavilion after scoring 100 runs with the help of 18 fours in 135 balls. As he walked off the field, the New Zealand dressing room stood up and gave him a standing ovation for his solid and determined innings.
