Glen Philipps was originally a wicketkeeper-batsman, but due to the team’s surplus of wicketkeepers, he has now become exceptional in bowling as well! Independently, he bowled 16 overs and made a significant impact on Australia’s batting lineup with his off-spin. This performance is considered the best bowling display in his career!
New Zealand is not in a favorable position in the game as Australia has been all-out for 64 runs in the second innings. Saudi’s team has wrapped up the match in one day, scoring 111 runs with 3 wickets. To secure a victory, New Zealand needs an additional 258 runs.
To achieve this target, New Zealand must produce the highest runs in a Test against Bangladesh, surpassing the 217 runs set by Australia. This attempt aims to break the record set in Auckland in 1969 against the West Indies. If New Zealand wants to create history by making the highest runs in Basin Reserve and securing a victory, they need to surpass the 217 runs scored by Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor against Bangladesh in the 2017 Test.