Glenn Phillips is a New Zealand cricketer who is famous for his six-wicket haul in different leagues around the world. He has represented New Zealand in various formats. In 2023, he hit three consecutive sixes in the IPL against Rajasthan Royals to help Sunrisers Hyderabad win the match.
Wiki/Biography
Glenn Philips was born on Friday, December 6, 1996, in East London, Cape Town, South Africa (26 years old; as of 2022). His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. At the age of five, he moved to New Zealand with his family. Educated at Sacred Heart College in Auckland, he began playing cricket at the age of nine and played for all age groups during his schooldays. After completing his studies in 2014, he went on to pursue a full-time cricket career.
Glenn Phillips and his brother as a child
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′11″
Weight (approximately): 75kg
Hair color: blonde
Eye color: blue
Body Measurements (Approximately): Chest 42″, Waist 32″, Biceps 14″
family
He was born into a sports-loving family.
Parents and siblings
His father’s name is Roland Phillips and his mother’s name is Pam Van Ulen Phillips. He has a brother, Dale Phillips, who played cricket for New Zealand up to under-19 level, and a sister, Jessica Phillips Grobbelaar, a law graduate. born.
Glenn Phillips’ father, Roland Phillips, sister, Jessica Phillips, and mother, Pam Van Ulen Phillips (right to left)
Glen Phillips’ brother Dale Phillips and his wife Bianca and daughter Elaine Rose Phillips
wife and children
He married Kate Victoria on February 10, 2023. As of May 2023, the couple does not have any children.
Glenn Philips and wife Kate Philips at their wedding
other relatives
His brother-in-law is Donovan Grobbelaar, who plays domestic cricket in New Zealand. His sister-in-law’s name is Bianca Phillips. He has a niece named Elaine Rose Phillips.
Glenn Phillips’ sister Jessica Phillips and his brother-in-law Donovan Grobbelaar
Glenn Phillips and his niece Elaine Rose Phillips
Relationships/Affairs
He dated Kate Victoria for two years and married her in 2023.
Glenn Phillips and his wife Kate Phillips
religion
He followed Christianity.
Profession
domestic
On 24 January 2015, he made his Group A (one-day) debut for Auckland against Central Districts in the 2014–15 Ford Cup Championship. On 4 December 2016, he made his T20 debut against Otago in the 2016–17 Super Smash Championship and scored 55 runs from 32 balls; he ended the tournament with 369 runs, becoming the highest scorer player. He made his first-class debut on 6 March 2017 against Canterbury in the 2016–17 Plunket Shield Championship. He plays for Otago in the 2022-23 domestic season.
Glenn moves to Otago | After 6 years at ACES, Glenn Phillips decided to move south.
Way to go, GP.
Full version – https://t.co/P9UcDmVkCX pic.twitter.com/6cRatYy5tG
— Auckland Cricket (@aucklandcricket) May 31, 2022
International
Under 19 years old
In December 2015, he was selected for the New Zealand U-19 team and participated in the 2016 ICC U-19 World Cup in Bangladesh along with his brother Dale Phillips.
Glenn Phillips and his brother Dale Phillips at the 2016 Under-19 World Cup
test
He made his Test debut against Australia on 3 January 2020 at the Sydney Cricket Ground, Australia, and scored his maiden Test half-century with a score of 52 in the first innings. One out in the second inning.
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He played his first ODI on 10 July 2022 against Ireland at Malahide Cricket Club in Dublin, Ireland and scored 38 runs. He completed his maiden ODI half-century against Pakistan at the National Stadium in Karachi on January 13, 2023 and scored a quick 63 runs in 42 balls.
Glenn Phillips plays for New Zealand in old jersey
T20I
He made his T20I debut against South Africa on 17 February 2017 at Eden Park in Auckland and scored 5 runs. He scored his maiden T20I century against West Indies at Bay Oval, Mount Maunganui on 29 November 2020 and scored 108 runs in 51 balls at a strike rate of 211.76.
2021 and 2022 T20I World Cup
He played all 7 matches of the 2021 T20I World Cup and his highest score was 39 in the group stage match against Namibia. In the 2022 T20I World Cup, he scored 104 runs off 64 balls in the group match against Sri Lanka.
Glenn Phillips celebrates after scoring a century against Sri Lanka in T20 World Cup 2022
Indian Premier League (IPL)
Glenn Philips was signed by Rajasthan Royals (RR) midway through the 2021 IPL season, replacing Jos Buttler. He made his IPL debut on 2 October 2021 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK). In the 2022 IPL 2022 season auction, he was acquired by Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) for a base price of Rs 15 crore. On May 7, 2023, he scored 25 runs from 7 balls against Rajasthan Royals at a strike rate of 357.14, including three consecutive sixes against Kuldeep Yadav; His swashbuckling performance in the innings earned him the Man of the Match award. Many fans also posted congratulations on social media and applauded his batting.
Glenn Phillips (centre) won the Man of the Match award for his 25 quick runs off 7 balls against Rajasthan Royals
Other leagues
Caribbean Premier League (CPL)
He played four CPL seasons for the Jamaica Tallawahs between 2017 and 2020, and played for the Barbados Royals in the 2021 CPL season.
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He played for the Welsh Flames in the inaugural season of The Hundred.
Glenn Phillips in the Welsh Flames jersey for the Hundred
Vitality T20 Explosion
He represented Gloucestershire in the Vitality T20 Blast in 2021 and 2022.
jersey number
His jersey number for New Zealand and Wales Flames is No. 23.
Glenn Phillips jersey number: 23
Facts/Trivia
- He is a right-handed wicketkeeper-batsman whose bowling style is right-arm delivery; he is also known for his athleticism.
Glenn Phillips bowls during practice
Glenn Phillips is known for his athleticism and difficult catches
- In 2016, he hit 6 sixes in a match against Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) at Arundel Stadium in West Sussex and finished with 201 off 123 balls. A score of runs ended the match; he became the first batsman to hit six sixes in an over at Arundel.
- In his spare time, he likes archery, hiking, cycling, diving, driving motorcycles, surfing, etc. He has participated in national archery competitions.
Glenn Phillips during archery practice
Glenn Phillips in diving training
Glenn Phillips drives motorcycle in amateur rally
- He revealed in an interview that during the Covid-19 lockdown, he was doing 800 push-ups (push-ups) every day in three sets of 300, 300 and 200 push-ups.
- He was selected as the T20 Player of the Year for the 2022-23 season by New Zealand Cricket.
All action in 2022-23 is for us @ANZAotearoa International Men’s T20 Player of the Year, Glenn Phillips 🔥 pic.twitter.com/FKDX7I4FCU
— Black Hat (@BLACKCAPS) March 23, 2023
- He has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), so he often participates in outdoor activities.
- His favorite cricketer is New Zealand legend Brendan McCullum.
- As a child he wanted to be a space shuttle pilot or an Airbus 380 pilot; however, he later stated in an interview that he wanted to become a commercial pilot in New Zealand after retiring from cricket, as he was unable to complete his career as an international commercial pilot Required flight hours and other qualifications.
- He was an animal lover and often visited the zoo or animal shelter near his home.
Glenn Phillips and a parrot
- He likes to watch WWE, and his favorite WWE superstar is John Cena.
- He holds the record for fastest goals scored in New Zealand’s T20I century (46 goals).
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