'He's led New Zealand's charge' - Phillips scores first Test hundred

BBC Sport Thursday 18 June 2026, 13:15 UTC 1 min read

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New Zealand's Glenn Phillips scores his first Test century against England at The Oval, to help his side reach 391 on the second day of the second Test.

New Zealand's (LOCATION) Phillips (ORG) Glenn Phillips (PERSON) England (LOCATION) The Oval (LOCATION)

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