Phillips, Jacobs hit fifties as New Zealand post 180/5 against India

Christchurch, Oct 24 (UNI) Glenn Phillips and Bevon Jacobs struck impressive half-centuries to steer New Zealand to 180 for five in 20 overs against India in the second T20 International at Hagley Oval here on Saturday. Put in to bat after India won the toss and elected to bowl, New Zealand suffered an early collapse before Phillips and Jacobs combined in a match-defining 116-run fourth-wicket partnership to revive the innings. Phillips smashed 70 off 43 balls, including four fours and four sixes, while Jacobs scored 58 off 46 deliveries, hitting five boundaries and a six. India made an early impact…