Phillips' 107 powers NZ to 87-run rout of India, hosts pull one back in series

Auckland, Oct 30 (UNI) Glenn Phillips' breathtaking century and Michael Bracewell's explosive half-century powered New Zealand to an emphatic 87-run victory over India in the fourth T20 International at Eden Park here on Friday, as the hosts successfully defended a mammoth 259 for seven and pulled one match back in the five-match series. Chasing an imposing 260, India were bowled out for 172, suffering a crushing defeat after losing their top order cheaply and never recovering from the early blows. Phillips smashed 107 off just 49 balls, including six fours and 10 sixes, while Bracewell hammered 65 off 25 deliveries…